NEWS & KHL.COM ROUND-UP
Ashtead's Sunbelt gains Pride; Boels Rental enters the UK market; Riwal acquires AFI GmbH; RSS makes big JCB order; and other news.

THE APPLETON COLUMN
Kevin Appleton reviews the uncertainty in Europe and questions when it will change.

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.

FACES & PLACES
People news from around the world.

STOP PRESS: IRE & APEX
The IRE and APEX shows are now upon us, and Joe Malone takes one final look at what’s on offer at the events.

INTERVIEW: CRAMO
Joe Malone speaks to Cramo CEO Leif Gustafsson about the company’s new Shape & Share strategy, and its plans moving forward.

RENTALTRACKER
IRN carries out first quarter ERA/ IRN RentalTracker survey and reviews the findings. Have market conditions improved?

MADE FOR RENTAL
IRN reviews a range of products suited to the rental market, including compact earthmoving equipment and access products.

BACKHOE LOADERS
IRN reviews the latest backhoe loaders on the market, and the future prospects of such machines.

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS: LOXAM
Claremont Consulting’s Jeff Eisenberg reviews Loxam’s acquisition of Lavendon, and the true cost of it to the French company.

INTERVIEW: GMG
IRN speaks to to Jim Tolle about his new company, GMG, and its plans for the future.

PRODUCT UPDATE
IRN takes a look at the latest products for the rental market.