AXCS names new product manager
AXCS Equipment has announced Paul Michaels as the company’s new Group Product Manager. One of Michaels’ primary responsibilities will be to work on the development and deployment of the company’s new and expanding product portfolio. He will be responsible for overall customer experience and product strategy by translating market needs and determining how both legacy […]
Sunbelt Rental UK aims for “smarter decisions” with Salesforce partnership
Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland has partnered with Salesforce, the customer relationship management (CRM) platform, as part of its strategy to transform its digital operations. The deal will include implementation of Saleforce’s AI package, Agentforce, which creates autonomous AI agents to handle tasks and support for employees and customers. Phil Parker, CEO of Sunbelt Rentals […]
Alimak acquires Century Elevators in the US
Sweden-based Alimak Group has signed an agreement to acquire the permanent industrial elevator business Century Elevators. Century Elevators, which has an annual turnover of approximately US$9.7 million, is headquartered in Webster, US, and has been owned by BrandSafway since 2019. Founded in 2009, Century has established itself as one of the leading suppliers of industrial […]
New high capacity telehandler from XCMG
XCMG has launched a heavy duty 23 tonne telehandler. Apart from its 23,000kg lifting capacity, the XT23010K boasts a maximum lifting height of 9.8m. It is designed to be suitable across a range of applications, using a number of attachments, including fork lifting, earth moving, hoisting and work using an aerial platform in construction, agriculture […]
EquipmentShare reveals scale of US rental business
EquipmentShare, the fast-growing US rental business, has revealed revenues of US$3.9 billion for the 12 months to 31 March 2025. That takes it into the same size territory as Herc Rentals in terms of revenues (before Herc’s acquisition of H&E Equipment) and make it a top four rental business in the US and worldwide. The […]
Up and down: AccessM20 ranking reveals access sector slowdown amid macroeconomic headwinds
Turnover for the world’s largest access manufacturers grew by less than 2% in 2024, down from 21.6% the previous year as a convergence of macroeconomic challenges curbed momentum in what had been a rapidly growing market. Weakening industrial activity across Europe and China, as well as a cooling in the North American rental segment meant […]
New managing director for APS
The UK’s largest provider of new and used equipment Access Platforms Sales (APS) has appointed Andy Bray to the position of Managing Director. Bray, who also becomes a shareholder of the company, started in the role on 7 July and previously served as Managing Director at Versalift United Kingdom. He is currently a member of […]
JLG 1500SJ Boom Lift: Maximum Reach, Maximum Impact
When your project calls for serious vertical height and horizontal reach—plus the power to carry a heavy load all the way up—the JLG 1500SJ is the straight boom lift that brings muscle and intelligence to the job site. Built for extreme conditions and ambitious projects, this diesel-powered telescopic boom lift gives you an industry-leading platform […]
JLG 1350SJP Boom Lift: Go Higher, Reach Farther, Work Smarter
If your job demands altitude, outreach, and real muscle on rough terrain, then the JLG 1350SJP is a machine that doesn’t mess around. This beast of a telescopic boom lift delivers one of the highest platform heights in its class—135 feet (41.15 meters)—with the horizontal outreach and stability to match. Whether you’re tackling heavy-duty steelwork, […]
JLG 660SJ Boom Lift: Long Reach, Rugged Performance, Real-World Results
When the job calls for serious horizontal outreach and elevated access on rough ground, the JLG 660SJ telescopic boom lift is built to answer. With a working height of over 22 meters and a reach of more than 17 meters, this straight boom is all about coverage, control, and capability—even in demanding job site conditions.