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VIEW EMISSIONS LEVEL INFORMATION FOR ALL UNITED RENTALS EQUIPMENT ONLINE

United Rentals, Inc.’s online rental catalogue now includes emissions level information for all equipment. The ability to see the emissions level when selecting equipment helps companies and contractors make more informed decisions to choose the right equipment that supports their job site needs and sustainability goals.

Using the United Rentals online catalogue, companies can browse, search, and select equipment by filtering for emissions level. This new catalogue feature makes it easy to understand the environmental impact of different equipment options. The catalogue’s four emissions level categories are:

Zero emissions, which is comprised of equipment powered by battery, electric, or solar. This equipment creates no emissions when in use.

Low emissions, which contains equipment powered by hybrid, propane, or natural gas engines.

Lower diesel emissions, which encompass equipment with

Tier 4 certified engines.

Standard emissions, which include the most common gas- or diesel-powered equipment. The equipment is powered by U.S.

EPA-certified engines.

In the catalogue, equipment with zero or low emissions is indicated by a green symbol next to the cat class. Companies can learn more about emissions options, including types and featured equipment in the catalogue, by going to the United

Rentals equipment emissions webpage.

“We are committed to providing our customers with a wide range of equipment options to support their sustainability goals,” says Joli Gross, senior vice president of general counsel and corporate secretary of United Rentals. “With our new online catalogue feature, we give customers the power to select equipment to create lower-emission worksites without compromising safety or productivity.”

HOW COVID-19 STILL HINDERS EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS

An October 2022 survey of 179 equipment manufacturing executives by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) warns that U.S. equipment manufacturers continue to face supply chain issues and a persistent labour shortage nearly three years after the onset of the pandemic.

Findings of AEM’s survey include: • Nearly all respondents (98 percent) are still facing supply chain issues. • 6 in 10 equipment manufacturers are experiencing continuously worsening supply chain conditions. • The two driving factors of the disruption are workforce shortages and access to intermediate components for production. • 6 in 10 equipment manufacturers are still having issues with workforce recruitment and retention. • Year to date, equipment manufacturers are seeing an average of 12 percent production loss, and are forecasting a slightly lower, but still significant production loss of 8.2 percent in 2023. This production loss is especially critical when many equipment manufacturers are fully sold out for 2023. • Year to date, equipment manufacturers are seeing an average of 8.6 percent profit margin loss and are forecasting a 6.4 percent profit margin loss in 2023. • Lead times continue to be an obstacle. While lead times understandably increased during the pandemic, they have only continued to grow as things stabilized, jumping from an average of two (2.42) months in 2019 to 7 months (6.92) in 2022. • Due to this supply chain crunch, certain parts remain difficult to acquire including semiconductors and chips, with an average of 44 percent optimal inventory available across both sectors. • There is no single solution to ongoing supply chain disruptions. • Equipment manufacturers of all sizes continue to utilize a multitude of responses to try and overcome ongoing supply chain disruptions. Responses include increasing inventory and supplier base, more vertical integration of supply chains, certifying alternative suppliers, and focusing more attention on supply chain reliability over price.

OSHKOSH ACQUIRES HINOWA

Oshkosh Corporation, the parent company of JLG, has entered into an agreement to acquire Hinowa S.p.A., a manufacturer of track-based aerial work platforms, mini dumpers, lift trucks, and undercarriages. Once complete, Hinowa will become part of the Oshkosh Access Equipment segment.

Hinowa, founded in 1997, is known for its advanced track designs and electrification expertise as an early adopter of lithium-ion battery technology. Hinowa has produced JLG compact crawler boom lifts since 2010, including electric, hybrid, and diesel-powered models.

DOOSAN TO DEBUT NEW BRAND AND LOGO AT CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023

At CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023, Doosan will introduce the company’s new global brand and logo. Visitors to the CONEXPO exhibit will be able to see the new brand in action, hear the story of why the new name was chosen, and see what’s next for the company.

WHAT IS THE CONNECTED JOB SITE?

Turn to page 16 to learn how people, machines, and materials can be connected via one digital ecosystem to maximize productivity and pinpoint inefficiencies on the job site.

CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 TO BE BIGGEST SHOW YET

CONEXPO-CON/AGG has sold all available exhibit space, guaranteeing the 2023 edition of the show will be the biggest in CONEXPO-CON/AGG’s history. The show, now nearly five percent bigger than the record set in 2020, will feature 1,800 exhibitors and 150 education sessions during its run from March 14 to 18, 2023. Construction pros are ready for the show to return as well. The current pace of attendee registration is nearly double what it was at this time for the 2020 show.

JCB REACHES BIG PRODUCTION MILESTONE FOR ELECTRIC MINI EXCAVATOR

JCB has produced 1,000 units of the 19C-1E electric mini excavator since the machine’s launch in 2019. The 19C-1E is five times quieter than diesel-powered mini excavators and charges in under two hours. The model is used by companies working inside buildings, and in emissions and noise-sensitive areas.

BRANDT TRACTOR IS NEW DEALER FOR MORBARK, RAYCO, AND DENIS CIMAF EQUIPMENT

Morbark and the Rayco and Denis Cimaf brands have selected Brandt Tractor as the exclusive dealer for Morbark’s tree care, forestry/biomass, recycling, and Rayco Forestry/Denis Cimaf equipment lines in Canada.

The lines include brush and stump cutters, compact wheel loaders, horizontal and tub grinders, forestry mulchers, drum chippers, and more.

PUSHING BOUNDARIES

MANITOU GROUP ACQUIRES MAJORITY STAKE IN EASYLI

Manitou Group has acquired a majority stake in easyLi, a specialist in the design and production of lithium- ion batteries. Because of the acquisition, Manitou is increasing the dedication to R&D and the production and reconditioning of lithium-ion batteries. The transaction gives

Manitou specific abilities to expand its energy transition.

KOMATSU ACQUIRES GHH GROUP

Komatsu will acquire GHH Group GmbH. GHH is a German manufacturer of underground mining, tunnelling, and special civil engineering equipment.

Founded in the 1960s, GHH offers loaders (LHDs) and articulated dump trucks in the mid-seam mass mining, narrow vein, and low-profile market segments. Komatsu intends to continue the service GHH provides post-acquisition. The combined team will expand Komatsu’s offering for underground mining equipment.

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