Ritchie Bros. acquires J.M. Wood
Ritchie Bros. has completed its acquisition of J.M. Wood Auction. The deal will grow the companies’ offerings to customers in Alabama and adjacent states in the US. “Both Ritchie Bros. and J.M. Wood have spent decades building trust through integrity, relationships and a deep understanding of customers’ businesses,” said Jim Kessler, Chief Executive Officer of […]
Q&A with new secretary general of the European Rental Association
IRN: First of all, congratulations on your appointment. How does it feel to be in that position after many years working as manager of ERA?Carole Bachman: Thank you, Murray! I’m truly honoured to step into the role of Secretary General of ERA. After many years as ERA’s manager, this new position represents both an exciting […]
Manitou and Hangsha announce lithium battery JV
Material handling and aerial platform producer Manitou Group and industrial vehicle OEM Hangcha Group have announced a joint venture in France to manufacture and distribute lithium-ion batteries. The aim of the partnership is to help customers upgrade their lead-acid battery-powered vehicles with longer lasting lithium-ion batteries thus expanding their operational lifespan. It will also directly […]
Leguan Lifts for Nordic rental
Norway-based rental company Sørby Utleie has ordered a number of lifts from spider specialist Leguan Lifts. As a major player in the Nordic rental market Sørby Utleie’s latest order adds to its 700-unit fleet, meaning it now has six Leguan units across the 135 Neo, 195 and 225 models. Martin Authen, General Manager at Sørby […]
MEC centre of excellence to drive next generation products
MEC Aerial Work Platforms has opened a new Engineering Center of Excellence. The cutting-edge facility, located at MEC’s headquarters and factory in Kerman, California, features advanced CAD design technology, modern communication and meeting spaces, specialized testing equipment, and a clean-room R&D lab. The two-story, 8,000 square foot center is designed to foster creativity and collaboration […]
Almac acquires Easy Lift
Tracked aerial lift specialist Almac has acquired spider lift producer Easy lift. The merging of the two Italian companies involves Almac taking ownership of 100% of Easy Lift’s shares, with the backing of its majority owner investment firm Wise Equity. Easy Lift’s shareholders will reinvest their stakes in Almac. “The group, founded on the integration […]
New vertical mast from XCMG
XCMG has launched a new 12.7m working height vertical mast lift. The XGR12J vertical mast lift is designed to be flexible across a range of applications in challenging work environments including narrow spaces. Equipped with an intelligent control system, it features a user-friendly layout and is lubrication-free for ease of use and maintenance, comprehensive safety […]
Finning makes senior finance appointment
Finning International has appointed David Primrose as executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO). Primrose is a chartered professional accountant and has held a range of senior executive roles at Finning, including president of Finning Canada, managing director for Finning UK and Ireland, executive vice president of Mining for Finning Canada, and senior vice […]
BigRentz integrates with construction management platform
US-based equipment rental company BigRentz has announced a strategic integration with construction management platform Linarc that aims to reduce delays on construction sites. The partnership with California-headquartered Linarc brings BigRentz’s nationwide rental network directly into the cloud-based Linarc platform. With that, BigRentz said the partnership will provide contractors with the ability to manage equipment rentals […]
UK rental business to sell entire fleet after sister firm goes into administration
Corbyn Plant Hire said it had appointed Euro Auctions to manage the sale of its complete portfolio of assets following news that Corbyn Construction entered into administration in May 2025. Corbyn Plant Hire, which is not in administration, said that it would be selling its entire fleet of ‘fully owned’ machines and equipment which includes […]