Spreading the load: How cranes giant Palfinger wants to take its access platform business to the next level
Palfinger, the Austrian engineering group is known around the world for its cranes. The Salzburg-based manufacturer, founded in 1932, produces more than 100 models of truck-mounted articulated loader cranes and is easily considered the market leader in the segment. Yet, despite this specialism, Palfinger, which also produces marine lifting solutions and truck-mounted forklifts, is looking […]
Herc issues first results since H&E acquisition
Herc Rentals has reported its first quarterly results since finalising the acquisition of H&E Equipment at the start of June, with revenues for the three months to 30 June up 18.2% to US$1 billion and EBITDA profits up 12.8% to $406 million. These figures include one month of contributions from H&E, but pro forma revenues […]