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03 Apr Lawsuit accuses United Rentals, other construction equipment firms of price-fixing

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A lawsuit filed in Chicago federal court claims that construction equipment giant United Rentals and four rivals conspired with a data services platform to fix prices, causing thousands of businesses to overpay for excavators, cranes and other vehicles. ...

19 Feb Herc Swoops in to Outbid United Rentals in Mega Deal to Acquire H&E

Posted at 10:34h in Dealer Articles, Dealer Updates, Industry Updates, Lessor Updates

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A month after news broke that United Rentals would acquire H&E Rentals in a $4.8 billion deal, Herc Rentals has swooped in with a higher offer to acquire H&E Rentals. ...

15 Jan United Rentals Boosts Equipment Capacity With $4.8 Billion H&E Deal

Posted at 16:59h in Dealer Articles, Dealer Updates, Industry Updates, Lessor Updates

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Jan 14 (Reuters) - United Rentals (URI.N) said on Tuesday it would acquire smaller rival H&E Equipment Services (HEES.O) in a deal valued at $4.8 billion, as the company looks to tap into demand for equipment rentals in more markets within the United States. ...

05 Oct The State of the Equipment Industry – IEDA Presentation 2023

Posted at 15:39h in Dealer Articles, Dealer Updates, Equipment Lessor Articles, Industry Updates, Manufacturer Articles, Manufacturer Updates

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James Waite presents on The State of the Equipment Industry from an economic outlook and how to better prepare for what is to come....

28 Sep Understanding Incoterms : What you should watch for when buying equipment

Posted at 16:36h in Dealer Articles, Dealer Updates, Manufacturer Articles

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Question: I’m buying some equipment, and the shipping terms in the purchase agreement refer to “EXW Incoterms 2020.” I’m generally familiar with “Incoterms,” but I don’t really have a lot of time to study what each one means. Can you give me a summary of what...

28 Sep Enforcing Payment for Goods, Services and Rentals

Posted at 16:35h in Dealer Articles, Dealer Updates, Manufacturer Articles

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Question: I’ve rented and sold equipment to a customer for construction work, but I haven’t been paid. Can I file a mechanic’s lien on my own to get the money I’m owed? Answer: Yes, but the requirements are highly technical and strict. If you miss a deadline or...

06 Dec The changing role of construction equipment dealers

Posted at 15:58h in Dealer Updates, Industry Updates, Lessor Updates, Manufacturer Updates

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In an age when major equipment buyers source directly from OEMs and where the ‘right to repair’ movement is trying to liberalise the repair and maintenance business, construction equipment dealerships may feel they are being squeezed on all sides. KHL’s Lucy Barnard finds out what...

14 Nov United Rentals to acquire Ahern Rentals for $2 billion

Posted at 20:49h in Dealer Updates, Industry Updates, Lessor Updates, Manufacturer Updates, Uncategorized

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United Rentals, Stamford, Conn., has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of family-owned Ahern Rentals, Las Vegas, for approximately $2 billion in cash....

17 Oct What is Internet Defamation and How to Protect Against it?

Posted at 20:17h in Dealer Updates, Industry Updates, Lessor Updates, Manufacturer Updates

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In the world of digital media and social networks, internet defamation is a growing threat and all-too present reality for some. So, how can you protect yourself against internet defamation and preserve evidence of defamatory attacks and comments to strengthen your legal claim?...

12 May RentalMax Acquires A to Z RentAll, Expands to Wisconsin

Posted at 18:03h in Dealer Updates, Industry Updates, Lessor Updates

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RentalMax, Carol Stream, Ill., has acquired A to Z RentAll and Sales, Madison, Wis. The acquisition was effective on April 29, 2022, and will continue the legacy of high-quality equipment rental established by former owner Kevin Hoffman and his family, the company said....