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 […]
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 […]
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 […]