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Higher rates propel US rental market
American Rental Association forecasting double-digit growth in 2022
North America strong for Caterpillar
First quarter saw high revenue growth in North American construction and resource industries
Launch of electric construction equipment accelerates in 2022
Almost half of new construction products launched this year have been electric
Terex buys Irish steel fabricator Steelweld
Move aimed to support growth of Terex Materials Processing
Tadano suspends crane production
Component shortages precipitate temporary production stoppage at four crane factories in Germany and Japan
Boris Johnson joins Lord Bamford at new JCB India plant opening
The new plant will be gender diverse, employing 50% women
Survey highlights OEM skills shortages
New survey reveals main issue is with technical and engineering positions
Manitex changes CEO, buys into rental
Steve Filipov replaced by former AMECO and H-E Parts executive
Skyjack president discusses new facilities in China
Interview: Ken McDougall on how Skyjack will serve the Asia Pacific region
Kevin Parkes returns as Finning COO
Recovery from illness allows Parkes to take up new senior role at the Caterpillar dealership
Manitou opens €26 million MEWP factory
New ‘smart’ facility in France is strategic move targeting growing MEWP markets
Zeppelin may have to exit Russia and Ukraine
Company said war having a “massive impact” on its business and could force an exit from Russia and Ukraine
LiuGong lays global plans
Interview: Phil Graysmark, Access Division director, reveals European and N.American expansion details 
Aggreko to exit Russia
Decision follows Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Manitou invests $80m in its US factories
Spending includes big commitment to development of electric equipment 
United Rentals named ‘Best Employer’ by Forbes
United Rentals has been named one of America’s Best Employers on annual Forbes’ list
Major leadership changes at Deutz AG
Dr. Frank Hiller dismissed as Chairman of the Board of Management, succeded by Dr. Sebastian Schulte, former CFO 
Major cities make push on electric construction equipment
What role are major cities playing in the switch to electric or low-emission construction equipment?
CECE names Mecalac CEO as new President
Alexandre Marchetta to steer construction industry association through key moment in Europe’s economic recovery
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
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