NEWS
Atlas Copco acquires pump specialist, EquipmentShare completes
funding round, EQIN outlines European growth strategy.

THE WRIGHT COLUMN
The rental industry could be in the middle of an existential crisis due
to high inflation and interest rates. IRN columnist Andy Wright says
getting paid fairly could help tackle the issue.

ERA/IRN RENTAL TRACKER
While Europe’s rental sector has seen mixed results in the first quarter of 2023, responses to the ERA/IRN Rental Tracker show some
signs of confidence, with responses largely positive, but softening.

ERA PAGE
With the release of its updated Equipment CO2 Calculator, ERA says
it enables rental companies to make more sustainable choices when
using equipment.

LAST MINUTE NEWS APEX/IRE
Electric equipment is likely to be high on the agenda for OEMs at
APEX and IRE in June, but what else can exhibitors expect to see?

SHOW PREVIEW PLANTWORX
Key themes, innovations and events at the biennial Plantworx trade
show, which takes place between the 13 and 15 June at the East of
England Arena & Events Centre, Peterborough.

INTERVIEW EQIN
Part of a streamlined strategy of growth, Dutch company EQIN is planning expansion into Western Europe. Speaking to IRN deputy editor Lewis Tyler, EQIN CEO Erwin Claus reveals details
of the expansion and discusses how the company
is approaching digitisation and sustainability.

SPECIALTY RENTAL
While the number of rental companies offering specialist services
is increasing, demand from customers is driving them towards
new areas of specialism through acquisitions and expanded
service offerings. Lewis Tyler reports.

MINI AND MIDI EXCAVATORS
Able to carry out work that larger machinery cannot, excavators
in the mini and midi range are growing in popularity, but what
features are OEMs investing in to reflect customer demand?
Lewis Tyler reports.