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KHL: Loxam Opens in Morocco and Reports Increased 2010 Revenues

Loxam has opened its first rental branch in Morocco, in Casablanca, under a partnership with local construction equipment distributor Stokvis. The company has also announced estimated revenues of €705 million for 2010, up 1.1% on the 2009 figures.

Volvo Rents "Building" a New Partnership with Homes for Our Troops

The worldwide provider of small-to-medium sized construction equipment, Volvo Rents, has selected the national, non-profit organization Homes for Our Troops as its charitable partner, aiding in the construction of new homes for injured veterans.

ALL Announces Equipment Purchases

The ALL Erection & Crane Rental Corp. family of companies, Cleveland, OH, has fortified its all- terrain crane fleet in the long-boom 250-ton to 350- ton range with the purchase of Manitowoc's new 350- ton Grove GMK6300L.

KHL: Briggs Ups Its Fleet With Telehandler, Aerials Purchases

Dallas-based rental company Briggs Equipment has expanded its fleet by several hundred pieces of equipment, pushing its total number of units to more than 4,200, the company says.

Securing Your Data

New CARB Rule 'More Real'

Equipment Trailers

Don't Pinch Pennies on Trailer Capacity

Despite similarities in appearance, important differences exist in trailers designed to haul specific pieces of construction equipment.

The largest typical load allowable behind a 10-wheel dump truck is 42,000 lbs.

Rent Pumps That Won't Leave You All Wet

Take time to understand the parameters of your dewatering project before renting a pump for your jobsite.

It’s important to understand how the jobsite layout will influence pump configuration and setup. Here, a Griffin non-clog pump is shown using a wickpoint dewatering method.

Equipment Rental President Retires From Hertz

Hertz has announced that Gerald A. Plescia, president, Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation (HERC), has retired from the company.

Hertz Expects to Beat 2010 Earnings Forecast

Hertz Global Holdings Inc. expects to beat its adjusted earnings forecast for 2010, but maintained its revenue outlook.

United Rentals Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Conference Call

United Rentals Inc. will hold its 2010 fourth quarter and full-year conference call with Michael Kneeland, chief executive officer, and William Plummer, chief financial officer, on Wednesday, February 2, 2011.

KHL: Brazilian Renters See Five Years of Growth

Brazilian rental companies are confident that construction activity in Brazil will sustain a five-year boom in the rental sector.

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