Construction Equipment Rental news articles 
New iPhone application gives quick access Cat product information from a mobile phone
New mobile websites and applications put rental equipment details, used equipment inventory and new machine specifications at the fingertips of anyone who wants the information, without the need to sit down in front of a computer. Caterpillar is making it easier and quicker for customers to access Cat® product information from their mobile phones. Customers with internet enabled mobile phones can find their nearest Cat dealer or they can visi... [more]
Kubota launches Dash 4 mini excavator
Kubota (UK) Ltd – Construction Equipment has launched the new generation of Dash 4 mini excavators, for plant hire firms, builders, contractors, utilities, local authorities and owner operators. The manufacturer’s new U48-4, U55-4 and KX057-4 models have already been pressed into service following their UK introduction at the company’s Kubota Live! event at Rockingham Castle earlier in 2010. The machines have built upon the excellence of t... [more]
HSS Hire secures tool and equipment hire contract with Thames Water
HSS Hire has announced it has secured a 5 year, multi-million pound contract for the hire of tools and equipment to Thames Water. The agreement will see HSS supply any contractors working on Thames Water projects throughout the region from their extensive range of small tools and equipment as well as safety & survey equipment and health & safety training. It’s the latest in a series of big contract wins for HSS based on their its innovative... [more]
Pay-as-you-go vehicle tracking accounts for 50 per cent of Quartix's overall sales
Quartix reports that more than 50 per cent of its overall sales are now derived from its high-specification pay-as-you-go vehicle tracking product. The company attributes the product’s success to fleet managers’ nervousness over the future viability of some competitor companies and a reluctance to enter into long-term, binding contracts at a time of uncertainty. Andy Kirk, sales and marketing director, said: “The recession has seen the coll... [more]
HSS customers in both the UK and Ireland can now choose to hire tools and equipment from their very own HSS equipment and training facility
HSS Hire has announced a new hire solution that will see them setting up shop at customer's locations to help drive project efficiency as well as cost and environmental benefits. With the new ‘HSS Onsite’ branded service, in addition to an established nationwide network of 250 branches and supercentres, HSS customers in both the UK and Ireland can now choose to hire tools and equipment from their very own HSS equipment and training facility. ... [more]
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Nationwide company buys Las Cruces' Action Equipment Rental
LAS CRUCES - Volvo Rents, a worldwide provider of small- to medium-sized construction equipment, announced that it has acquired Action Equipment Rental and taken over locations in Las Cruces, Silver City and Alamogordo.
Volvo Rents acquires AmCan company
Volvo Rents, a worldwide provider of small- to medium-sized construction equipment, announced the acquisition of Rental Solutions, a construction equipment rental company with stores in American Canyon, Santa Rosa and Cloverdale.
Willis Launches Insurance Program to Provide Unique Solutions to Equipment Rental Industry
Willis Programs of New Hampshire, Inc. a unit of Willis Group Holdings , the global insurance broker, introduced today a customized insurance solution for rental yards a
The Toro Company Expands Rental Offering with Light Construction Equipment
The Toro Company announced today that it has acquired light construction and hardscape product assets of Stone Construction Equipment, Inc., which manufactured concrete and hardscape equipment for rental and construction companies.
Equipment Rental Industry Continues to Flourish
The outlook for the equipment rental industry shows increased optimism as first-quarter performance was better than expected, resulting in a more positive outlook for the full year
Willis Launches Insurance Program for Equipment Rental Industry
Willis Programs of New Hampshire, Inc., a unit of Willis Group Holdings, has introduced a customized insurance product for rental yards and the equipment rental industry. Rent-itGuard will meet the insurance and risk management needs of businesses engaged in the …
Volvo acquires North Bay construction equipment rental business
AMERICAN CANYON -- A subsidiary of Sweden-based manufacturer Volvo AB acquired a North Bay construction rental equipment company as part of a rapid nationwide expansion.
5/24/2012 - DPS Offshore opts for Sonardynes 6G
Sonardyne received a major order for 6G acoustic positioning equipment...
Texada Announces Dealership Agreement With LiuGong Construction Machinery
GUELPH, ONTARIO-- - Texada Software Inc. , following last week's announcement of a $25.0 Ml. U.S. financing agreement for the Company's equipment rental business, is pleased to announce the signing of ...
Toro acquires concrete equipment line
Toro Co. said it has acquired the light construction product assets of Stone Construction Equipment of Honeoye, N.Y., which makes concrete and "hardscape" equipment for rental and construction companies.
