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Demand drops, United to curtail capex
Following large drop in demand due to Covid-19, United Rentals expects to cut capex
Podcast: Aero Lift talks about independent rental during downturns
The President of Michigan-based Aero Lift discusses the impact of Covid-19 on rental operations and how diversification has aided business
Ashtead revenues drop, fleet stabilises
Owner of Sunbelt Rentals sees revenue drop since mid-March but fleet on rent improves modestly in April
US firms benefit from relief loans, but more help needed
Industry officials say real help will come from infrastructure funding 
Herc cutting capex due to Covid-19
Despite good start to the year, Covid-19 prompts Herc Rentals to cut capital expenditure plans
Skyjack and Linamar provide PPE
The companies are producing ventilator parts and PPE, as well as assembling and testing ventilator units
ARA seeks additional $300 billion
A proposed two-fold approach asks government for an incremental $300 billion to make additional Economy Injury Disaster Loans 
Podcast: US construction bears impact of pandemic
Ken Simonson, chief economist with Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) talks with International Construction’s Jenny Lescohier
ConExpo review: Aerial platforms & telehandlers
It was a show to remember, partly a result of Covid-19 and partly thanks to the vast array of cutting-edge access products 
CRA Executive Director Dale Blackwell passes
The longtime CRA executive director and owner of Aba Daba Rents died on April 15
North American Rental and Covid-19
Tony Conant, CEO of American Rental Association, talks to IRN’s Thomas Allen
Telehandler30 call for entries
Don’t miss out on being profiled in ALH’s annual ranking of North America’s telehandler rental fleets 
AGF assists major metro project
AGF Access Group provides access for Edouard-Montpetit station, part of major Quebec transit project 
US construction declined 5% in March
Dodge Data says impact of Covid-19 on construction will only be clear with April figures
Access, Lift & Handlers’ April podcast
The first ALH podcast of 2020 discusses COVID-19 and includes input from JLG, Genie and Skyjack
Genie produces critical PPE
Manufacturer has designed and is producing face sheilds for a hospital close to its headquarters
ReachMaster, Inc. parts with Falcon Lifts
ReachMaster, who introduced Falcon lifts to the North American market 20 years ago, signs off and splits with the Danish manufacturer
Alimak high-speed hoist upgrade
The Scando 650 FC-S 35/50 has increased payload, a larger car size and enhanced communications
Pandemic cuts US nonresidential construction employment
Industry economist sees infrastructure spending as a possible silver lining
ARA forecasts steep drop in US rental
Projections indicate a 16.6 percent decline in rental revenue in the US this year
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