NEWS
Loxam enters Italy; United steals Neff from H&E’s grasp; access rising in China; Seven the sole owner of Coates; Giant settles in UK; and other news.

THE APPLETON COLUMN
Kevin Appleton reviews organic and alternative growth in the rental industry. Which method reaps the most rewards long term?

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

ROUSE PAGE
Rouse Services reports on the latest metrics for construction equipment value trends and auction prices in the US.

FINAL PROGRAMME: IRC
IRN provides the full programme for the 5th IRC in Shanghai, China, which includes senior speakers from rental companies.

SHOW GUIDE: APEX ASIA
Sister publication Access International provides a show guide for the first APEX Asia exhibition to be held in Shanghai, China.

INTERVIEW: NABOEN
Joe Malone speaks to Nina Aasland, co-founder and general manager of Norway’s Naboen, following its rise.

PUMPS
IRN reviews the global market for pumps, which vary from dewatering applications to concrete output, and more. What are the latest trends?

REPORT: CATERPILLAR
IRN reports from the Cat Connect event held in Paris, France, as it announces the launch of a virtual reality application, helping end users operate Cat machines.

FORKLIFTS
A look at the global material handling sector, including forklifts, which provide rental companies with various uses – both for self use and for rent.

INTERVIEW: ATLAS COPCO
IRN sits down with Andrew Walker, business area president, power technique, to discuss the company's changing structure.

RENTAL MANAGEMENT
A-Plant director of asset management, Andrew Winlow, discusses what contractors should expect when it comes to uptime protection from their rental partner.

INTERVIEW: SPARTAN SOLUTIONS
John Glen, COO of Spartan Solutions, talks digitalisation of rental businesses.

PRODUCT UPDATE
IRN reviews new launches from Ammann, Hyundai and Ditch Witch.