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 […]
Geda lifts for Belgium hospital hub
An ambitious project is underway in the northwest of Belgium that aims to unite four regional hospitals and medical centers in a single central building in the city of Tournai. It is scheduled for completion by 2026 and will serve as a central and forward-looking hub for healthcare in the region within the new Centre […]
MEWP fatalities fall – IPAF’s Global Safety Report 2025
IPAF’s Global Safety Report 2025 reveals a notable decrease in fatalities involving powered access equipment, despite only a slight reduction in overall reported incidents. The findings are based on comprehensive analysis of incidents submitted through its global Accident Reporting Portal. IPAF Global Safety Report 2025. (Image IPAF). Launched during a live webinar on 22 July […]
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 […]
ERA/IRN RentalTracker: Pressure in the present, future rebound?
The latest ERA/IRN RentalTracker suggests that business sentiment across Europe’s rental industry has taken a step back from the modest positivity at the end of last year. While not a collapse by any means, signs of strain are emerging. The Q2 2025 survey, conducted during June and early July, attracted responses from more than 110 […]
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 […]