Rental revenue expected to reach $33.6 billion in 2013

May 21, 2013

The United States’ equipment rental industry is expected to generate $33.6 billion in revenue in 2013, according to an updated forecast from the American Rental Association (ARA). The forecast, the ARA Rental Market Monitor, predicts revenue growth will reach 7.9 percent ...

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Find out the American Rental Association volunteer recognition award recipients

Nov 19, 2012

The American Rental Association will honor the recipients of this year’s volunteer recognition awards, which will be presented during The Rental Show in Las Vegas. The Distinguished Service, Meritorious Service, Special Service and Outstanding Leadership Awards will be presented during “Lunch ...

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Rental has stellar 2011, sees 7 percent growth this year

Feb 08, 2012

The American Rental Association expects overall North American rental industry revenues to increase "at least" 7 percent in 2012 to total $33.5 billion, based on figures compiled by IHS Global Insight. This number reflects the total forecasted for ARA's three ...

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Towmaster gives away TE-12D 12,000-pound trailera

Apr 28, 2011

  Towmaster, Inc., manufacturer of equipment trailers and truck bodies and long-time member of the American Rental Association (ARA), gave away a model TE-12D 12,000-pound, drop-deck trailer in a promotion at the 2011 ARA Rental Show in Las Vegas. The winner, ...

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Godwin Pumps’ Joseph L. Abbott Jr. passes away

Sep 14, 2010

Joseph L. Abbott Jr., national sales manager for Godwin Pumps, has died.  Joining the Godwin Pumps team in 1989, Abbott brought sales and manufacturing expertise to the company from the sewer rehabilitation industry, Godwin says in a press statement about Abbott's ...

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ARA Foundation names scholarship recipients

Jul 21, 2010

The American Rental Association (ARA) announced scholarship recipients for the 2010- 2011 school year. Out of 72 applications, 18 students were selected to receive awards ranging from $750 to $3,000 each. Matthew Jones of Rent All Center in Alexandria, Virginia, received ...

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U.S. DOT donates crash test dummies to Smithsonian

Jul 19, 2010

The U.S. Department of Transportation is donating a number of “Vince and Larry” crash-test dummy costumes and related auto safety items to the Smithsonian Institution. These objects now become part of the permanent collection of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American ...

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Gradall announces NJPA purchasing contract

Jul 19, 2010

The National Joint Power Alliance and Gradall Industries entered into a four-year state and municipal purchasing agreement that allows the company to access a larger audience while ensuring competitive pricing. The contract allows Gradall and Vacall products to reach more than ...

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Bandit expands dealer network across U.S., Canada

Jul 19, 2010

Bandit Industries added new partnerships and dealerships across the United States and Canada to bring its Beast recyclers and whole tree chippers to new North American markets. Bandit added McClung-Logan Equipment and its six locations in Virginia -- Chesapeake, Manassas, Richmond, ...

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Orbcomm provides wireless data for Komatsu

Jul 19, 2010

Komatsu and Orbcomm signed an agreement allowing Orbcomm to continue to provide wireless data services for Komatsu’s heavy equipment telematics operations. The multi-year agreement covers the Komtrax and VHMS onboard machine monitoring and communications systems.

Cat Auctions names new CFO/general manager

Jul 19, 2010

Cat Auction Services named Gary Trettel as the company’s new chief financial officer and general manager. Trettel will oversee day-to-day accounting and financial reporting and provide strategic and operational direction. Trettel most recently served as president and CEO of Mohawk Moving ...

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