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When the nation first observed Workers Memorial Day on April 28, 1970, an estimated 38 U.S. workers suffered fatal on-the-job injuries each day and many more endured debilitating respiratory diseases and other life-altering illnesses related to workplace exposures.

Entrepreneurship runs in the Boland family. It’s what established their Hackensack, N.J.-based equipment rental company, Boland Equipment Rental (B.E.R.) not once, but twice.

H&E Equipment Services has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Lewistown Rental, a Lewistown, Mont.-based equipment rental business, and three of its affiliated rental operations in Havre, Glasgow and Great Falls, Mont. 

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

Whereas mental health was once a taboo subject at many workplaces, rental operations from around the country now realize it is a real issue that can impact the overall health of their employees along with the status of their businesses. See what steps both large and small rental operators are taking to raise awareness as well as offer vital services to help those in need.

Perhaps you have experienced a mental health issue. Perhaps a friend or loved one has. You might be surprised how common mental health issues are.

Sunbelt Rentals, Fort Mill, S.C., has acquired Falcon Shoring, an independent trench safety rental provider in Oregon.

Transitioning from landscaping to crane rental

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.”

The Home Depot has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SRS Distribution, a residential specialty trade distribution company. With the acquisition, The Home Depot said it now believes its total addressable market is approximately $1 trillion.

Dorothy “Dot” Williford, owner, Dot’s Rentals & Sales, is considered a legend in her time to the folks in Texarkana, Texas. See how Williford, who just turned 91 on March 8, is cementing her company’s legacy as a women-owned-and-operated, customer service-focused business with the addition of her daughter and granddaughter.

The PostJak post and stake remover from Titan Post Drivers, Blairsville, Pa., works with a range of materials up to 2.5 in. in diameter, including ground rods, tent stakes, wood stakes, T-posts and round pipe.

Wacker Neuson Group, Menomonee Falls, Wis., has agreed to extend its partnership agreement with Trackunit, London, Ontario, Canada, for another five years.

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.

Kubota Tractor Corp., Grapevine, Texas, is launching its fourth annual Kubota Hometown Proud™ grant program.

American Event Services, Danville, Ill., Rentalized® HVAC and pump systems manufacturer, has acquired Canariis Corp., Riverview, Fla., a privately owned manufacturer of custom UL-listed packaged HVAC, plumbing and fire-protection systems.

The ARA chapters of Idaho, Montana and Washington recently welcomed some industry professionals who have stepped up to serve on their state boards of directors for the first time. See who they are and what they bring to their teams.

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. 

Herc Rentals, Bonita Springs, Fla., announced its U.S. business has earned Great Place to Work Certification.

Caterpillar Safety Services

Deere & Co., Moline, Ill.; Lincoln Electric Co., Cleveland; Oshkosh Corp., Oshkosh, Wis., and Polaris, Medina, Minn., are among the companies recognized by Ethisphere as the 2024 World's MostEthical Companies.

The future leaders of the equipment and event rental industry came together on Sunday, Feb. 18, at the Young Professionals Network (YPN) Reception at The ARA Show™ 2024 in New Orleans.

Mary Crosslin, co-president and chief operating officer, Alert Rental Software, Colorado Springs, Colo., was a veteran employee at Alert when Kara Longmire, a colleague, approached her about buying the business. Crosslin was in immediately. The innovation and evolution of the company in the last seven years is credited to the duo’s confidence in each other, their instincts and their commitment to putting people first.