NEWS & KHL.COM ROUND-UP
John Deere acquires Wirtgen Group; new legislation in Australia; Kiloutou offers training to young people; Sunbelt acquires Noble assets; IRC programme confirmed; and other news.

THE APPLETON COLUMN
Kevin Appleton reviews the UK market and the potential for investors upon entering. Is the UK an attractive market for oversees companies?

INTERVIEW: XPRESS RENT
Joe Malone speaks to Sophie Hulin, managing director of new French equipment rental marketplace, know as Xpress Rent.

IRN100
IRN looks at the top 100 rental companies in the world, in our exclusive annual report, which sees United Rental hold onto its top spot with increased revenues for 2016.

LIGHTING TOWERS
Following a busy year of innovation for on-site equipment, IRN reviews the worldwide market and current trends for lighting towers.

MORRIS SITE MACHINERY
Phil Winnington, international business director, talks about the company’s product expansion over the last seven years and its new App.