Cerebus Capital Management has agreed to buy United Rentals the world’s largest rental company for $6.6 billion
23.07.2007
The sit-in by 350 crane operators in South Korea has achieved its aims over the weekend.
Elavation of Milton Keynes in the UK has placed an order for 24 Nifty HR21 boom lifts.
22.07.2007
350 members of South Koreas tower crane operators union have started an indefinite ‘sit-in’ on 110 cranes, in a bid to improve safety standards.
Caterpillar has reported record half year sales boosted by Europe as profits slump by 13%
21.07.2007
Coates Hire the Australian rental company opened its ‘data room’ this week providing detailed information for prospective buyers.
The Danish army has ordered 22 Hiab loader cranes and 133 hooklifts fitted to MAN trucks.
20.07.2007
Polish tower crane rental company, EFH Zurawie Wiezowe, is raising funds to expand its fleet.
Manitowoc, parent of Potain and Grove cranes, has acquired Shirke Construction Equipments Pvt. of Pune, India.
19.07.2007
Hirepool of New Zealand has acquired 60% of On Site rentals in Australia.
Gatwick Group, the loader crane rental company is testing the mini crane rental market
Hiab has reported half year sales up 4%
A man survived a fall of over 10 metres On Tuesday after he fell from his utility platform.
18.07.2007
We have just received news that John Berry, UK sales manager with Allen and Grove has died within the past two weeks.
Jonathan Hull has been appointed as sales director for AJ Access.
The HSE is to target sites in an effort to reduce trips and falls.
Swindon, UK, based Hi-Reach Access has ordered over 100 UpRight aerial lifts for its new depot in North East England.
Irish fencing and scaffolding group Siteserv plc has posted its first year's figures as a listed group.
UK based ACF has ordered 70 Genie telehandlers.
Further details of the Kimberly Access MBO have now been released.
Terex shareholders have approved an increase in its common stock
Cargotec has put its acquisition of CVS-Ferrari on hold.
17.07.2007
Australian crane and access company, Boom Logistics has downgraded its profit expectations for 2007.
JCB has reported full year revenues of £1.75 billion, an increase of 23% on the last year. Profits leapt by 35%.
