NEWS & KHL.COM ROUND-UP
Loxam plans global expansion; Collé Rental order 600 Magni scissors; global equipment sales to grow; Qatari equipment rental rise; and other news.

THE APPLETON COLUMN
Kevin Appleton reviews the increasing trend in employee engagement.

ERA PAGE
The latest news from the European Rental Association (ERA).

ROUSE PAGE
How are rental metrics, and used equipment prices, faring in the North American rental market? Plus, a report on the UK crane market.

SHOW GUIDE: IRE & APEX
The IRE and APEX shows take place in early May in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Joe Malone produces a second show guide on the event.

PREVIEW: ERA CONVENTION
The 12th ERA Convention takes place alongside the IRE and APEX shows.
See IRN’s preview on the event, along with a full programme.

SHOWGUIDE: PLANTWORX
Joe Malone takes a look at what products will be on offer at the UK event.

REVIEW: CONEXPO
Read the review on the Las Vegas construction exhibition, with a host of pictures from some of the hottest products launched.

REPORT: SAMOTER
Joe Malone reports from the Italian construction exhibition.

INTERVIEW: LOXAM
Joe Malone, speaks to Loxam CEO Gérard Déprez about the company’s €535 million acquisition of Lavendon Group.

EARTHMOVING
IRN takes a look at the skid steer market, and what new innovations have been launched.

ASSET TRACKING & TELEMATICS
Fleet management is essential for rental companies protecting their assets.
Joe Malone reports.

ENGINES
IRN reviews the latest emissions regulations and what that will
mean for rental companies and their costs.

INTERVIEW: MECALAC
IRN speaks to Alexandre Marchetta about the companies recent acquisition of Terex's UK compact business.

RENTAL MANAGEMENT
MCS’ Eleanor Bateman looks at how on-the-move technology can aid rental companies.