International Rental News – September 2018

NEWS
Changes at the top for Ramirent, Strong Q2, new CEO at Algeco, Hitachi acquires 33.3% stake in Acme Lift, Global equipment sales growth expected, and more.

THE APPLETON COLUMN
Kevin Appleton discusses the three types of plans that rental businesses should adhere to.

PRODUCT UPDATE
Liebherr-France launches compact excavator, new models from Gehl, software upgrade from Infor, and more.

ERA PAGE
The ERA’s Future Group presented a workshop at this year’s Convention, aiming to predict the future of the rental industry throughout Europe.

ROUSE PAGE
Rouse Services reports on the latest metrics for construction equipment value trends and US auction rates.

COMPACT LOADERS
As skid steer and compact tracked loaders gain popularity in rental fleets, IRN discovers the latest products in the market.

PREVIEW: IRC
Murray Pollok reports on the programme for the sixth in Shanghai on 26 November, before Bauma China.

FORKLIFTS
Arguably the king of the warehouse, industrial forklifts keep stocks IRN reports.

PREVIEW:
The latest Bauma China exhibition introduces a WhatsApp service, for on-the-go information.

PUMPS
Ranging in size, dewatering pumps are an essential tool on construction and disaster sites. IRN reviews the global market.