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A surplus amid transition: crude oil’s evolving landscape
Be aware of the potential impact of developments in the oil market on your crane and transport business
ICm20 2024: Crane manufacturers returned to growth
A welcome return to growth this year follows two years of decline in the combined total sales of the top 20 crane manufacturers in the world
Rate reductions and equipment financing trends: what borrowers should know
Can we expect an interest rate cut in the near term?
ARA forecasts “soft landing” at Working at Height Conference
Chief economist shares forecasts with Working at Height at delegates in Nashville yesterday 
MGX Equipment expands with new 24,000-square-foot facility
The strategically placed facility aims to better serve the growing Baton Rouge metro area and southern Louisiana. 
Faymonville to manufacture trailers in the USA
This new venture will expand the company’s footprint while strengthening its position in the North American market
Geographic diversity assists Palfinger
Austrian crane and platform manufacturer reports good results in the first three quarters of 2024
Cranes top Ritchie Bros’ September auctions
Highest prices achieved were for 60 tonne wheeled mobile telescopic cranes
Non-residential projects bolster crane activity in Australia
Latest RLB Crane Index survey for Australia shows strength in civils and infrastructure sector
Exploring the expanding market for telescopic crawler cranes
While the market for telecrawlers is consistent, there are plenty of opportunities to evolve.
US presidential election: What if Trump wins?
Questions center on how policy changes might affect business for American construction and rental companies
Q&A with AGGCON on India’s new budget
What impact will the July budget have on rental?
China’s construction sector in 6 charts
The state of play in China’s construction industry, expressed in 6 charts
Exclusive interview: XCMG chairman highlights the changing Chinese market
XCMG is China’s largest construction OEM by sales. Mr. Yang Dongsheng, chairman of XCMG, sat down with Andy Brown to talk about the changing Chinese market, export plans, electric equipment and heavy construction robots
Friday Roundup: ARA forecast | Aggreko in the Americas | Pearson retires
North American rental is expected to see less growth this year, while Aggreko aims higher in the region, in the week that was Aug. 15-21, 2024
Factors affecting US and Canadian rental growth this year
On the heels of a downgraded ARA forecast, industry considers factors affecting growth for the remainder of 2024
ARA downgrades growth forecast
Overal slowdown in growth but construction remains stable 
10 ‘food for thought’ quotes on equipment rental in 2024
As we round the corner into the second half of the year, we take a look back at statements made by leaders in the equipment rental industry since the start of 2024
ABC reports uptick in material and input pricing for US market
ABC reported a modest uptick in materials and input pricing in the US construction industry and predicted a rate-cut for September
Qatar’s building permits 36% higher amid signs post-World Cup slowdown ending
The number of new building permits issued in Qatar surged by 36% in July 2024, as the Gulf state showed signs of emerging from its post-World-Cup slowdown
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