NEWS
Loxam group buys Haulotte Italy rental business and UK Platforms, Fassi acquires ATN, Ruthmann sets up in North America, Klubb acquires EGI, Sinoboom powers up, CTE group sells Eff er, Sunbelt buys Above
and Beyond.

NEWS REPORT
As United Rentals makes an entry into Europe through the acquisition
of BakerCorp, Joe Malone asked its CEO Michael Kneeland about the
company’s long-term plans is for this market. He says BakerCorp’s 11
depots represent an ideal first move.

VERTICAL MASTS
Mast lifts are becoming more popular, not in the sense of taking market share from other products, more they are finding greater acceptance in their core areas.

ACCESS50
Find out who are the movers and shakers of the access equipment rental
sector, in AI’s annual round up of the world’s largest fl eet sizes. Th e Access50 is the only global listing of its kind and compares how the biggest players
grow year-on-year, by fleet size.

SOUTHEAST ASIA
Southeast Asia undeniably fi ts into the emerging market category. Th e potential, however, is not even across the region, with Singapore already a mature market and others, like Malaysia on the cusp of major growth. AI reports.

RAISING THE STANDARD
MEWP safety fi lm launched at IPAF Asia Conference, Programme confirmed for UK’s inaugural IPAF Elevation, Major construction driving Nordic PAL Card, Rising demand for Quebec French-language training, Save the date for the IPAF Summit and the International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs).

NORTH AMERICA
Apart from being big, the North American market is growing, which is good news for established companies and others hoping to make an entrance into the continent. AI rounds-up the latest news and views from the region.

INTERVIEW
Don Ahern talks to AI about the global expansion of his OEM Snorkel and Xtreme business and explains why he won’t consider it for US-based Ahern Rentals.

SCAFFOLDING INTERNATIONAL