NEWS
United Rentals buys H&E, New Turkish access OEM, Acces Industrie acquires Huet, Riwal merges fleet with Boels, Kilitou invests in Spanish pair.

NEWS EXTRA
NORTH AMERICA OUTLOOK
Lindsey Anderson takes a look at how North America’s largest access OEMs and rental companies are preparing for 2025, based on recent financial results.

INTERVIEW
Anirban Ghosh, former JLG representative for India and now founder of a new distribution outfit explains how new players are facing up to market challenges.

BAUMA INDIA INSIGHTS
Vicki Allen, founder of the UK’s International Platforms, reports on her first visit to Bauma India, which took place last month.

VERTICAL MAST LIFTS
The product sector is finding growth thanks to the expansion of large warehouses and data centres, among other applications.

IAPA SHORTLIST
A summary of all the shortlisted entries for the 2025 awards, taking place in Dublin this March.

TALKING POINT: THE ACQUISITION TRAIL
With United Rentals’ buyout of another big US rental beast, namely H&E Equipment, and a flurry of separate European investments, what is the lay of the rental land?

BAUMA PREVIEW
A taster of the access products set to be on show at April’s Bauma Munich.

HYDROGEN FOR ACCESS
Three European access OEMs have been putting their expertise into the development of hydrogen power for MEWPs and telehandlers.

NEWS
The regular round-up of news from the Federation, including a major new training programme.

SCAFFOLDING
The latest developments in scaffolding, including those to support the labour crisis.

CHINA FOCUS
Following Bauma China in November, AI interviews manufacturer LGMG and medium sized rental company CCBF about local and international
dilemmas.

USED EQUIPMENT
Scott McCall at Euro Auctions discusses the forces affecting the global used MEWP and telehandler market.