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    United Rentals Sets Records Topping $3.7 Billion in Total Revenue in 2023

    Jan. 26, 2024
    United posted $3.119 billion in equipment rental revenue in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to $2.747 billion in the fourth quarter of 2022, a 13.5-percent jump.
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    Aerial Work Platforms

    MEC Aerial Work Platforms Goes NetZero with Vertical Mast Lifts and Scissor Lifts

    Feb. 27, 2024
    This full range means MEC now offers its customers a 100-percent electric lift, steer, and drive MEWP in every height to meet their unique fleet needs.
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    The ARA Show

    Perkins to Demonstrate Next-Generation Power Solutions for Rental Equipment at the 2024 ARA Show

    Feb. 19, 2024
    To help rental equipment suppliers and customers navigate the challenges of skilled labor shortage, advancing emissions and noise requirements, and equipment electrification, ...
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    Rental Companies

    Herc Rentals Acquires Inglewood, Calif.'s, Quality Equipment Rentals

    Feb. 14, 2024
    Quality Equipment Rentals, an independent equipment rental company with more than 50 years in business in Inglewood, Calif., part of the greater Los Angeles area, has been acquired...
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    Wall Street Beat

    Cummins Net Sales Jump 21.3 Percent in 2023; 9.9 Percent in Fourth Quarter

    Feb. 12, 2024
    Sales in North America increased 22 percent for the full year and international revenues increased 20 percent compared to 2022.
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    Headline News

    H&E Equipment Services Opens Branch in Conroe, Texas

    Nov. 13, 2023
    Since the beginning of the second quarter of 2023, H&E has opened 14 new branches across the country, with four of those in the Lone Star State.
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    Hees Atlanta Ga (002)
    Headline News

    H&E Equipment Services Relocates Atlanta Branch

    Nov. 10, 2023
    The new branch is 15 miles southwest of H&E's previous address, with more direct access to downtown and job sites across the metro area via I-675 and other major roadways.
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    Maxim Crane Banner At Columbus Office Nov 23
    Headline News

    Maxim Crane Opens Central Ohio Branch

    Nov. 8, 2023
    Maxim Crane Works Midwest regional Vice President Rob Schultz said the new branch will support the growing need for construction cranes at several high-profile manufacturing projects...
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    Kohler Clean Energy 5050 300
    Headline News

    Kohler Co. to Establish Energy Division as Independent Business with Platinum Equity as Majority Investment Partner

    Nov. 8, 2023
    The businesses included in the portfolio are Power Systems, Engines, Home Energy, Kohler Uninterruptible Power, Clarke Energy, Curtis Instruments, and Heila Technologies.