Gehl grows Latin America dealers network
Manitou Group is expanding its Gehl dealership network in Latin America with its latest partnership in Colombia. Gehl’s exisiting network comprises approximately 250 dealerships across 65 countries, with the brand offering a range of telehandlers, skid loaders, articulated loaders, and backhoe loaders for the construction and agricultural sectors. Strategic acquisitions, notably in India in 2016, […]
First new Bluelifts available
Time Europe is expanding its spider lift offering with the Ruthmann Bluelift SA 20, designed to be compact and powerful with a working height of 20m. The newly developed model premiered at Bauma 2025 in Munich, and the first series machine, painted in yellow, was delivered to the Italian access platform rental company Nolo Rico […]
Sinoboom grows narrow boom range
Sinoboom has launched two new narrow electric articulating boom lift models, the AB13ERJN and AB15ERJN. These follow in the footsteps of the AB10ERJN which came to market in 2023 and has been widely used in a range of applications including maintenance and construction. The new models are designed for optimized flexibility and maneuverability in tight […]
Kiloutou strengthens with acquisitions in Denmark and Italy
Kiloutou Group has announced the acquisition of two rental companies in Denmark and Italy as part of its ongoing international expansion strategy. No financial details of the acquisitions have been disclosed. The deals, both subject to regulatory approval, will see the group expand its footprint in western Denmark and the Piedmont region of northern Italy. […]
Key findings in IPAF’s Rental Market Reports
Produced in partnership with Ducker Carlisle. The reports provide a comprehensive look at global powered access rental trends, including insights from Europe, North America and Asia. The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has published its 2025 MEWP Rental Market Reports, featuring expert insight into the rental markets across Europe, the US and Asia. In 2024, […]
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 […]
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 […]