Articles by Dan Colombini

Hitachi launches new model in wheeled loader range
Published on: 02 February, 2022
New Stage V-compliant machine comes with enhanced safety and efficiency features
Palazzani delivers spiderlifts to rental specialist
Published on: 31 January, 2022
French  company Eurolev expands fleet with the Palazzani XTJ 37+ and XTJ 52+ bi-energy aerial platforms 
Global Covid mandates: How will construction workers be affected?
Published on: 28 January, 2022
Different countries around the world have different rules related to Covid and construction
CNH Industrial begins trading as ‘pure’ construction and agriculture firm
Published on: 12 January, 2022
CNH has been working to separate its On and Off Highway businesses since 2019
CNH Industrial completes Sampierana purchase
Published on: 31 December, 2021
CNH has acquired 90% of the Italian company, adding Euromach branded compact excavators to its range
Komatsu Europe announces excavators emissions upgrade
Published on: 29 December, 2021
Three excavators given upgrade to capabilities and now meet EU emissions standards
Manitou extends Michel Denis CEO contract
Published on: 24 December, 2021
Current CEO Denis reappointed to the role for another four years
What was the rental sector’s biggest news from 2021?
Published on: 14 December, 2021
With Covid-19 continuing to cast its shadow across the world, it has been another challenging year for the rental sector, as well as the wider construction market
Skyjack debuts RT scissor in Germany
Published on: 09 December, 2021
The SJ9664 RT is Skyjack’s largest RT scissor, with the first unit in the country going to Wocken 
Balfour Beatty and Sunbelt Rentals launch sustainable site cabins
Published on: 08 December, 2021
The EcoSense cabin can reduce carbon emissions by 30%
Caterpillar, Volvo and more: 5 of the latest products from OEMs
Published on: 23 November, 2021
The construction industry has seen a number of first-to-market equipment revealed over the past month from firms such as Hitachi, Caterpillar and other OEMS.
Hydrogen round-up: 5 of construction’s latest initiatives
Published on: 17 November, 2021
As the use of hydrogen across the construction sector gathers pace, we take a look at some recent announcements 
People on the move: 5 new rental and equipment appointments
Published on: 10 November, 2021
We bring you a roundup of the latest new appointments in the rental and equipment sectors
WillScot Mobile Mini confirms Sommer’s acquisition
Published on: 05 November, 2021
Deal sees some 1,700 modular and portable units added to Ohio and West Virgina markets
Avant Tecno Oy reveals new CEO
Published on: 04 November, 2021
Additional senior management changes also announced at the firm and subsidiaries
15 types of cyber attack
Published on: 04 November, 2021
What are the specific types of cyber attack that are posing a threat to the construction industry?
AlmaCrawler signs Multi AWP Poland deal
Published on: 04 November, 2021
Multi AWP – in partnership with other firms – will become official dealer for Poland
Speedy extends rental partnership with B&Q
Published on: 03 November, 2021
Partnership will see Speedy products offered at 39 B&Q stores across the UK
Bac Hoogwerkers showcases Zoomlion MEWPs
Published on: 01 November, 2021
Netherland’s based rental company and Zoomlion representative Hoogwerkers holds customer open event 
Bomag reveals compact vibratory plate
Published on: 01 November, 2021
The compact, single-direction BR 95 can be used for gravel, soils and sand
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