Content Tagged: "California"

Brad Warner, who has spent his entire career in the California winemaking business, recognized a unique business opportunity of joining the wine and rental industries. In 1991 he established Rutherford Equipment Rental — the first-ever rental business for the wine and entire beverage production industry in Napa Valley. See how this business has evolved and thrived.

Made in the Shade Tent Rentals, West Sacramento, Calif., started as a part-time business for the Vasquez family. Today, it is a thriving tent and structure rental operation that handles everything from large festivals to farming and refinery projects. See how this company has become a staple for the Northern California market.

Legislators can’t help if they don’t know your issues. To solve that, rental operators in California converged on their state Capitol on May 1 for State Legislative Day. See what issues were covered and how the day went.

Hello, my fellow American Rental Association (ARA) members in Region Nine. I am excited to share that the ARA of Hawaii Task Force offered its first State Legislative Day on April 11, with the ARA of California following up on May 1. All these efforts show rental in action — something we can all be proud of. Learn more in my message as well as steps to make this summer a great one.  

This year’s list of Rental Management Market Movers in the equipment segment recognizes the fastest-growing independent rental companies during the three-year period of 2021-2023. 

A total of $127,500 in scholarship funds has been awarded to 48 students by the ARA Foundation and its affiliate programs for the 2024-2025 school year. See which students are deserving of congratulations.

The National Equipment Register is encouraging equipment and event rental operators to be vigilant against theft during the Memorial Day weekend, and offers the latest theft trends and prevention tips.

Alberto Pianelli, general manager of F&B Rentals in Santa Ana, Calif., lived a chaotic life when battling alcoholism at a young age.

Rental Guys, a contractor, industrial and homeowner rental company based in Chico, Calif., has closed a transaction to acquire the assets of Aba Daba Rents, Sacramento, Calif. 

Longtime California winemaker, Brad Warner, established Napa Valley's first-ever rental business for wine and beverage production in 1991. Since then

Being the ‘best’ requires ‘upping our game’

75 years ago, Harry Truman became the President of the United States, a dozen eggs cost $0.70, and across the world in Bathurst, Australia, Wally Kennard said words that are ingrained in the history of Kennards Hire, “I won’t lend it to you, but I’ll hire it to you.”

Bright Event Rentals, Los Angeles, has partnered with Trivest Partners, a Miami-based, founder-focused private equity firm with over 40 years of experience creating strategic partnerships and fostering growth. Bright has also acquired PEAK Event Services, a special event rental company in New England and the Hudson Valley.

Hello, my fellow American Rental Association (ARA) Region Nine colleagues. I am still so pumped from The ARA Show™ and then my trip to Hawaii. See my regional message for a recap as well as benefits of investing in good employees. 

The California Air Resources Board has revised its in-use, non-road diesel regulations. Read more to make sure you are in compliance.

After recent elections, some new faces will be joining the ARA of Louisiana board of directors. See who has volunteered their service.

Great location, wonderful networking, valuable education, busy show floor and memorable events made The ARA Show™ 2024 in New Orleans a huge success. See what attendees from Region Nine had to say about their show experiences.

While their paths into the event rental market might have been different, American Rental Association (ARA) 2021 Rental Hall of Fame recipient Tim Maloney Sr., CERP, president, Canton Chair Rental, Canton, Ohio; John Clarke, president, Ace Party & Tent Rental, Port Washington, N.Y.; and Jason Campisi, CEO, South Jersey Party Rentals, Pennsauken, N.J., all share similar traits.

In the rental software space, rapidly evolving tech like artificial intelligence (AI) is being implemented alongside proven telematics programs that manage GPS tracking of fleet, equipment diagnostics and more.

This Tuesday, March 5, millions of Americans will head to their polling places to cast their ballots. Get ready for Super Tuesday — when the greatest number of U.S. states hold their primary elections and caucuses.

Herc Rentals, Bonita Springs, Fla., recently acquired California-based Quality Equipment Rentals and Wisconsin-based Aerial Work Platforms through separate transactions.

If your rental store or employees have been severely impacted by the storms in California, know that the ARA Foundation’s Disaster Relief Grants are here to assist.  

William Robert “Bob” Bradshaw, 70, died Jan. 21, 2024. Bradshaw served in the Genie organization for 22 years, retiring in 2019 as the company’s regional vice president for the western region. 

Sunstate Equipment Co., has signed an agreement to purchase the assets and ongoing operations of all Trench Shore Rentals and Trebor Shoring Rentals locations in Arizona, California and Texas.