Content Tagged: "Canada"

Adcock Equipment, an aerial lift equipment provider based in Western Canada, has opened its first U.S. location in Fort Worth, Texas. 

Terex Utilities held its 39th annual Service School at Lake Area Technical College, Watertown, S.D., in June for 56 participants from across the U.S. and Canada.  

DEUTZ AG has signed an agreement to acquire Blue Star Power Systems, a developer, manufacturer, and seller of generator sets (gensets) in the U.S. and Canada.

Sunbelt Rentals reported U.S. rental revenue of $8.3 billion for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2024, an 11 percent increase over last year.

RentalMax, Carol Stream, Ill., an independent equipment rental provider with locations in the Chicagoland area, including Hobart, Ind., as well as Madison, Wis., has been acquired by Sunbelt Rentals, Fort Mill, S.C.

As it hits its 15-year anniversary in 2024, All Choice Rentals, Drayton Valley, Alberta, Canada, also is hitting a sweet spot for an equipment rental operation: big enough to compete head-to-head with the large, nationwide players yet nimble enough to pivot quickly according to customers’ needs.

On Wednesday, April 17, the ARA of Canada helped a group of rental industry personnel from across western Canada gain critical, Canadian Standards Association (CSA)-compliant certifications that will enable them to train staff and customers to operate forklifts and mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) safely.

As the warm embrace of summer draws near, it’s time to gear up for the bustling months ahead in the equipment and event rental industry. With event season on the horizon and a flurry of homeowner projects in the pipeline, there’s much to anticipate and prepare for.

ARA Region Two Director Brian Richardson here. Summer has arrived here in the mid-Atlantic and I know that like the temperature, business is heating up. As it does, don’t lose sight of a few important items to be aware of this summer that can keep your staff operating at a top professional level and keep some of your key employees engaged.

In 2024, Stephenson’s Rental Services celebrates its 70th anniversary of serving customers in Canada. Rental Management spoke with CEO Guy Manuel to learn about the company’s garage-born origins, how it has thrived over time and what he feels the next few years in the equipment rental space looks like.

Italian mobile elevating work platform and earthmoving equipment manufacturer Palazzani Industrie has expanded into the U.S. as Palazzani North America with a new branch and headquarters in Miami. 

The following companies have made recent changes to their staff or organization.

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. 

As the owner of The Ultimate Party & Rental Store in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada, Ashley Jollimore has helped thousands of her clients make their dreams cometrue. When she became engaged, she thought she could thwart all the variables that might impact her special day. That wasn’t quite the case. Despite the challenges, she was able to make her dreams come true. See how. 

In this third installment exploring the challenges and wins of new and veteran rental businesses, see how three new equipment rental operators are finding their footing and learning as they go.  

Stephenson’s Rental Services, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, is growing and has earned a spot on Rental Management’s list of 2024 Market Movers.

OTR Engineered Solutions, Rome, Ga., has launched a new customer portal for online ordering.

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE), Shippensburg, Pa., Volvo Penta and two manufacturers of charging solutions launched two new products in the North American market.

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 following companies have recently reported financial results. 

In its updated forecast, the American Rental Association (ARA) indicates that the United States equipment rental industry’s growth projection has increased since last quarter.

Hosted by ARA's Jeff Rogan, this webinar addresses how to assess ARA's Canadian member webpages, ARA member benefits and Ogletree Deakins and current human resources issues of interest.

Allan Gordon Everett, 71, Guelph, Ontario, Canada, died April 15, 2024. Everett was associated with the equipment rental industry through positions with Guelph Rent-All and Battlefield Equipment Rentals.

The ARA of Canada is hosting a golf tournament at the Granite Ridge Golf Club in Milton, Ontario, on June 27.