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Skyjack to manufacture in China
Production of DC scissors will initially start at parent company Linamar’s existing facilties and grow from there
JLG expands manufacturing footprint
Adds capacity for telehandler, boom and scissor lift products at three sites
Electric scissors - battery advancements
Electric scissor lifts have long been powered by lead acid batteries, but a new energy source is currently making its way into the industry. ALH reports.
Manitou invests $80m in its US factories
Spending includes big commitment to development of electric equipment 
ARA forecasts 37% rise in investment in 2022
Covid-19 impact to unwind by year end, and market to surpass 2019 peak revenues
Lawsons opens North American branch
Rob Miner appointed Vice President North America for Lawsons Global Recruitment
United Rentals named ‘Best Employer’ by Forbes
United Rentals has been named one of America’s Best Employers on annual Forbes’ list
Major cities make push on electric construction equipment
What role are major cities playing in the switch to electric or low-emission construction equipment?
United’s Flannery recognized by National Safety Council
The National Safety Council has named United’s CEO as one of the nation’s top safety leaders
Strong end to 2021 for Manitou
€2.9 billion orderbook sees access equipment company set sights on 20% revenue increase for 2022
JLG sales up 48%, expects record full year revenues
JLG sales up 48% during three months to Dec. 31, 2021, reports historical high backlog 
Podcast: Cummins CEO talks Path to Zero
Cummins CEO Tom Linebarger discusses New Power and the company’s push for decarbonization
97% of space booked for Bauma 2022
World’s largest construction trade fair confirms high level of participation
Zoomlion unveils first electric RT articulating boom
New lithium battery-powered articulating ZA16JERT platform offers 17.8m working height 
Hitachi sells controlling share of construction equipment business
Japanese trading company Itochu and private equity firm Japan International Partners together now own 26% of Hitachi Construction Machinery
XCMG starts access push in Europe
Chinese OEM appoints Hans Aarse and Edwin Van der Laar to head the European project
Liner named president/CEO of LGMG North America
Eric Liner has been named president and CEO, replacing Craig Paylor, who retired. Rusty Paylor has also retired from the company
Rental firms now leading equipment buyers in Europe
Research predicts long-term shift to rental, even for traditional contractor markets
Oshkosh appoints technology specialist
Jay Iyengar will lead development of cutting-edge technology and a ‘next generation’ supply chain 
Manitou extends Michel Denis CEO contract
Current CEO Denis reappointed to the role for another four years
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