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 […]
New head for Kiloutou in Italy
Kiloutou has appointed a new managing director for its Italian business, with former Linde and Errevi Automation manager Andrea Lusvardi taking on the role from 4 July. He succeeds Yann Canari, who is leaving Kiloutou after a 25-year career with the group, including the last seven years in Italy. Canari is leaving to pursue new […]
Mills expands in southern Brazil
Brazil-based Mills is set to acquire Next Rental Locações for R$180 million (US$33.14 million). The investment in Next Rental, a subsidiary of Grupo Pesa, which has been a Caterpillar company in southern Brazil for more than 70 years, is being made by Mills subsidiary Mills Pesados. The deal also includes Linha Amarela Rental, which is […]
‘The only certainty is change’: Dinolift’s Rönnlöf outlines vision for long-term growth
Petter Rönnlöf, the recently appointed chief executive of Finnish aerial work platforms specialist Dinolift, is forthright in his self-assessment. “I am a sales guy,” he says, leaning back in his chair with a grin. Appointed in March to lead the business in the place of owner Karin Godenhielm, Rönnlöf brings to the role a mix […]
Romanian distributor for Multitel
Multitel Pagliero has announced the appointment of Utilben as its new dealer for the Romanian market. Headquartered in Cluj-Napoca, Utilben is one of the fast-growing companies in Romania’s industrial and construction equipment sector, and will aid Multitel’s expansion in Eastern Europe. Founded in 2006 by Ruben and Oana Marian, the company has grown to employ […]