The Glasgow-based company had net income of $80 million on revenue of $1.92 billion in the six months ended July 4, according to a filing Monday with the US Securities and Exchange...
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The company is evolving beyond rental management software with a new tagline: Performance is the point.
Sept. 2, 2026
K & M Lawn, Garden and Arborist Supplies is joining Gehl’s dealer network in Culpeper, Va., bringing skid-steer loaders, track loaders, telehandlers and more to customers across...
Aug. 31, 2026

Mergers & Acquisitions

The deal is expected to be completed by the end of October 2026, once the buyer finalizes its funding arrangements and once all conditions precedent to completion are satisfied...
Aug. 24, 2026
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The acquisition adds three strategically located full-service operations in Lockport, Rochester, and Syracuse, N.Y., significantly expanding Bay Crane's presence across Upstate...
Aug. 12, 2026
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Location Alary was founded in 1971 in Terrebonne, Quebec, and has developed a solid reputation across Greater Montreal, Laval and the North Shore regions of Montreal, renting ...
July 30, 2026
The acquisition establishes the newly formed Houston Tents & Events – West Texas Division and represents another step in the company's continued growth across Texas.
July 30, 2026

Business & Technology

The new AI-Assisted Inspections feature enables inspectors to dictate observations as they work, with AI completing report fields, organizing supporting evidence and generating...
Aug. 26, 2026
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Built specifically for heavy equipment rental businesses and dealerships with growing field sales teams, the mobile-first solution provides outside sales reps with unique productivity...
Aug. 25, 2026
The list is the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s most successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses, recognizing companies that have achieved remarkable growth...
Aug. 17, 2026
Point of Rental's three-year revenue growth of 108 percent from 2022 to 2025 placed it at No. 2,891 overall, its highest ranking since 2017, when the company came in at No. 2,...
Aug. 14, 2026

Aerial/Lifting

Truck-mounted forklift manufacturer adds Shoppa’s Material Handling’s nine Texas locations to expand equipment, rental and service availability
Aug. 28, 2026
These appointments bring additional industrial services and rental experience to Grubb to support its planned growth.
Aug. 27, 2026
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Throughout MacGillivary's career, she has led numerous acquisitions, multiple exit processes and an initial public offering across industries including transportation, financing...
Aug. 26, 2026
The perimeter lighting system is designed to help operators and nearby personnel more easily recognize the lift’s operating footprint, particularly in congested indoor environments...
Aug. 25, 2026

Power Generation

Rental companies that specialize in power generation equipment, or at least regularly provide it, know there’s a lot more to providing power than just tossing a genset into the...
Aug. 14, 2026
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They are suitable for a range of applications, from remote off-grid projects to urban jobsites, where their clean, silent operation helps meet strict noise and emissions regulations...
Aug. 14, 2026
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Outdoor Power Equipment Institutes offers tips on pump selection, operation, fueling, storage and more.
Aug. 13, 2026
New online storefront gives customers access to Honda generators, lawn mowers and other power equipment while maintaining purchases through authorized dealers.
Aug. 6, 2026

Earthmoving

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With an allocation of up to $3 million, the funding aims to prepare Arkansas workers for jobs in modern manufacturing and industry technician roles.
Aug. 20, 2026
As construction fleets continue adopting connected equipment and standardized controls, Hyundai has extended the same intuitive interface introduced on its newest HX excavators...
Aug. 18, 2026
Hydrogen combustion technology powers JCB’s record-setting Hydromax to an average speed of 368.347 mph at Bonneville Salt Flats.
Aug. 12, 2026
Titan International expands its ITP lineup with the Kinetic tire, built for improved UTV traction, durability and control.
Aug. 4, 2026

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