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How the hierarchy of top construction OEMs continues to change
Updated animated chart shows how the top construction OEMs have traded positions over the last 20 years, now including data for 2023.
Extinguishing EV fires poses unique challenges
When lithium ion batteries catch fire, they burn differently from internal combustion engines. Fighting those fires poses difficulties in vehicle fire suppression
Sunstate expands trenching rentals with acquisition
Arizona-based renter buys specialist shoring rental business
GAP places ‘substantial’ JCB order
Deal “solidifies” relationship with British OEM.
H&E expands in California
Move extends non-residential coverage and expands fleet
H&E expands with new Texas branch
Seventh branch to open since start of Q2
Acquisitions drive Altrad’s rapid growth in 2022
French services company now has revenues approaching €4bn
Top rental acquisitions of 2022
IRN looks back at some of the biggest acquisitions from 2022
10 diesel-powered machines that launched at Bauma
Manufacturers demonstrate huge variety of equipment to visitors at the Munich show
Launch of electric construction equipment accelerates in 2022
Almost half of new construction products launched this year have been electric
Canada’s Canlift partners with XCMG
XCMG unaffected by supply issues, promising shorter delivery times
Altrad aims for €1bn more in 2022
Growth buoyed by economic recovery, diversified model and acquisitions
Altrad acquisition extends geographic reach
Acquisition of scaffolding supplier enables Altrad’s entry into Ireland. 
Wacker Neuson expands and updates products
Wacker Neuson has further expanded it range of light and compact products, including a new version of its battery powered concrete vibrator
Altrad results show resilience despite Covid-19
Altrad’s full year results for year ended 31 August 2020 “better than expected” despite a second half decline
Doka expands into scaffolding
New partnership with US scaffolding company AT-PAC will see Doka supply scaffolding globally to the construction market
Pandemic could promote formwork rental
Michael Stoevelbaek, Managing Director of Paschal, expects Covid-19 to prompt shift to rental
Merlo telehandler series released
Company president says improved fuel consumption and upgraded safety systems are key equipment features
Change at the top for Avant Tecno (UK)
New managing director for subsidiary of Finnish compact wheeled tool carrier and access platform specialist
Doka expands in Australia with acquisition
Falsework and formwork manufacturer acquires Grocon and establishes new subsidiary to offer automatic climbing formwork to rent
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