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JCB expanded its North American dealer network with the addition of Weaver JCB in Indiana.

Weaver JCB will sell and service new and used JCB equipment from locations at 905 Nelson’s Parkway in Wakarusa, Indiana and 52345 Indiana State Route 933, South Bend, Indiana. 

JLG Industries is holding its “Crews Across America” sweepstakes, a contest designed in the company’s 50th year to celebrate the hard-working crews from coast to coast who use MEWPs and telescopic handlers.

United Rentals Inc., the world’s largest equipment rental company, announced its board of directors has appointed Matthew Flannery, current president and chief operating officer, to become its new CEO, while retaining the role as president.

Additionally, the board has appointed Michael Kneeland, the current CEO, to become non-executive chairman. Bobby Griffin, a 10-year member of the board and chairman of the Strategy Committee, will become lead independent director.

Applied Machinery Sales (AMS), the U.S. distributor for Merlo Telehandlers, will debut the Merlo Roto 50.35 S-Plus rotating telehandler with 115-ft. maximum lift at World of Concrete, set for Jan. 22-25, 2019, in Las Vegas.

The Roto50.35 S Plus features a newly engineered tilt cab with integrated controls, 96-ft. reach, maximum capacity of 10,900 lbs., 360° rotating turret, and a new, innovative safety system.

Palmer Johnson Equipment, in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, is now offering off-highway equipment reconditioning and is planning to open a dedicated facility for those services in June 2019.

The former owner of Landmark Equipment, a long-time member of the Pettibone dealer network based in Portland, Oregon, has retired and sold the company to two of his employees.

Lift and Access announced the winners of the 13th annual Leadership in Lifting Equipment and Aerial Plaftorms (LLEAP) Awards, which recognize the industry's most innovative new products.

To be considered in the 2018 LLEAP competition, a new product, major product improvement, or accessory must have been available in North America and introduced or delivered to the market between June 1, 2017, and May 31, 2018.

The two top-ranked products in each of the five LLEAP categories are:

Aerial Lifts

The American Rental Association (ARA) adjusted its five-year rental revenue forecast to again project greater gains, estimating that rental revenues in North America will exceed $71.7 billion in 2022, including $65.4 billion in the United States and $6.3 billion in Canada.

Paramount Equipment, importer and distributor of the Magni Telescopic Handlers, welcomed customers and Magni executives at the grand opening of its New Jersey headquarters on Oct. 25.

The Roselle, New Jersey, facility underwent a complete renovation and now offers modern offices, service bays, and numerous spare parts. The facility is designed to reinforce Magni’s support for its customers.

JLG Industries Inc. announced the launch of a new full-service retail lending program from JLG Financial.

The retail financing program offers 100 percent financing, a fast, simple application process. It is available in the United States.

The program supports rental houses with financing the sale of new or used equipment—any make or model—including both reconditioned and certified equipment to their end users, and it allows borrowers to choose from a variety of flexible financing options to meet any need.