Articles by Steve Ducker

Sennebogen launches Rental and Used
Published on: 22 June, 2017
German company will offer material handlers, cranes and telescopic loaders from its product portfolio as well as used machines
Brighter outlook for Caterpillar
Published on: 25 April, 2017
End of year projection up $2 billion after first year on year quarterly sales increase since 2014; Asia Pacific drives up construction revenues
Big increase in sales at Volvo CE
Published on: 25 April, 2017
Company reports 30% rise in revenues for first quarter of 2017 with all markets except South America performing well  
Mixed results for Wacker Neuson
Published on: 10 November, 2016
Third quarter revenues up 2% year on year but company expects annual earnings to be at lower end of published forecast
Caterpillar to go it alone with small excavators
Published on: 25 August, 2016
Company announces 2018 phase out of alliance with Wacker Neuson covering machines weighing under 3 t, and will use its own design teams instead
Wacker Neuson cautious despite healthy Q2 results
Published on: 04 August, 2016
Compact equipment manufacturer revises 2016 forecast due to volatile nature of markets including construction and uncertainty in several countries
Interview: Big projects, short timelines
Published on: 12 November, 2015
IRN talks to Colin Sabol, president of Xylem’s dewatering business
Feature - The height of innovation
Published on: 28 October, 2015
Telehandler manufacturers and their dealers are continuing to invest in upgrades and redesigns
Executive Hire Show goes out on the road
Published on: 07 October, 2015
With 150 exhibitors already confirmed for 2016, the EHS team will be busy promoting its Regional Road Shows in the coming weeks
Africa’s largest pump rental hub opens for business
Published on: 07 October, 2015
Xylem South Africa has opened its new pump rental hub in Johannesburg - the largest of its kind on the African continent
Civil engineer adds 37 t JCB excavator to fleet
Published on: 07 October, 2015
Chandos Civil Engineering is using the machine on a luxury housing development on the outskirts of Manchester, UK
GAP triumphs at business awards ceremony
Published on: 05 October, 2015
Scotland-based rental company GAP Hire Solutions took first place in no fewer than three categories at the Glasgow Business Awards
Hire Convention praised from all sides
Published on: 05 October, 2015
The 2015 event, a mix of exhibition stands and presentations from renowned industry names, was a hit with delegates, exhibitors and speakers
A-Plant invests in Doosan compressors and generators
Published on: 05 October, 2015
Order covering almost 500 machines and worth more than €5 million includes Stage IIIB compliant portable air compressors
Industry veteran joins National Trench Safety
Published on: 05 October, 2015
Wendell Wood brings more than 30 years industry experience and will further development the company’s training programmes
HKL’s excavator expertise shows the way
Published on: 30 September, 2015
When a customer needed to find a mini excavator capable of tunnelling in tight spaces under the city of Stuttgart, HKL’s Rental Park had the answer
Vehicle Hire division fills the GAP
Published on: 30 September, 2015
With eight specialist divisions, GAP Hire Solutions was ideally placed when an existing rental customer wanted to add new vehicles to its fleet
Selco expansion to include tool and plant hire
Published on: 29 September, 2015
UK-based builders merchant plans three new branch openings before the end of 2015 and will take its rental offer nationwide next year
Wacker Neuson takes on customer challenges
Published on: 29 September, 2015
New range of excavators includes a range of design developments aimed at more efficient and profitable application, especially in tight spaces
Hyundai Heavy Industries Europe breaks ground on €30 m investment
Published on: 29 September, 2015
New premises in Belgium will double capacity and bring construction equipment and forklift supplier closer to customers and dealers
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