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Lifting Equipment

A Look at Lift & Access 2012 and More

This event, held Oct. 24-25 in Orlando, FL, drew a host of equipment suppliers who exhibited a varied selection of products to a collection of buyers including some of the biggest names in the rental industry.

This year's Lift and Access Showcase & Symposium was held in Orlando, FL in conjunction with the Ritchie Bros. auction on Oct. 25, as well as the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) U.S. Convention. Here is a view of the show grounds, as seen from atop a JLG 60-ft. boom lift.

Volvo Sales Down 9% in Third Quarter as Market Demand Dips

Volvo Construction Equipment

A global market down 11% and increased price competition pressure sales and earnings at Volvo Construction Equipment

The European construction equipment market is expected to be down as much as 10 percent in 2012, while North America is expected to increase 15 to 25 percent. South America and Asia (excluding China) are on course to rise as much as 10 percent. Demand in China is projected to fall by 25 to 35 percent.

Senate to Consider Doubling Funds to Upgrade Ports and Waterways

Alexander and bipartisan group of senators plan to introduce waterway-modernization bill after the November election

Backhoe Loaders

Construction Equipment Rental Rates Up 8.4% in 12 Months

Rouse Services LLC

Rouse Rental Metrics Benchmarks show rates rising in July for all categories of equipment, with backhoe rates up the most at 2.7%

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Pavement Roundabout

Do You Conduct Background Checks? Should You?

EEOC suggests eliminating criminal background checks for employment

Report: Construction Industry To See Modest Growth in 2013

Rising starts in housing, commercial and manufacturing building sectors will be offset by declines in public works and electric utility construction

McGraw-Hill's Dodge Report predicts modest growth in construction in 2013.

Terex to Supply Takeuchi With Eight New Models of Skid-Steer Loaders

Terex Construction Americas

Terex Construction will supply Takeuchi with new skid-steer loaders with rated operating capacity ranges from 1,500 to 3,000 lbs.

ELFA Monthly Leasing and Finance Index Up for Second Straight Month

Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation

New business volume in the equipment finance sector is up 16% in September 2012 compared to 2011 and is up 19% from August 2012

Overall new business volume for September in the equipment leasing sector was $8.2 billion, up 16% from volume of $7.1 billion in the same period in 2011.

Management Responsibilities Main Topic of Discussion at IPAF U.S. Convention This Week

Delegates including representatives from rental companies, equipment manufacturers and professional organizations gathered in Orlando at the IPAF U.S. Convention this week to learn about and discuss topics centered on aerial work platform safety and training, particularly as it relates to jobsite managers.

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Hearing for Ahern Exclusivity Pushed Back to Oct. 31

The court will discuss Ahern’s request to extend the exclusivity period of its bankruptcy reorganization through November, according to filings in the U.S Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada.

Hertz Introduces 'HERC 360-Fully Equipped' Program

Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation (HERC) introduces HERC 360 – Fully Equipped, a company-wide expansion of its technology-driven, project management and customer support services.

JCB Will Supply Ecomax Tier 4 Engines to Johnston Sweepers

JCB will supply Tier 4 Final Ecomax engines to sweeper manufacturer Johnston Sweepers beginning in December 2012

JCB Ecomax engines will be installed in street cleaning equipment made by Johnston Sweepers beginning in December 2012.

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