Article2 min read Apr 28, 2024FTC ruling bans noncompetes, impact on equipment rental industry to be determinedThe U.S. Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule banning noncompete agreements, but how and if it impacts the equipment rental industry is still to be determined. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article1 min read Apr 28, 2024Air Compressor Solutions expands in New MexicoAir Compressor Solutions, Odessa, Texas, has opened a new, 6,000-sq.-ft. location in Carlsbad, N.M. The location is the company's fifth in the U.S. and second in New Mexico. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article1 min read Apr 21, 2024‘Purdon Rentals Day’ celebrated as company hits 50Purdon Rentals, Lexington, Ky., commemorated its 50th anniversary with an open house celebration on Monday, April 15. The town's mayor declared April 15 "Purdon Rentals Day." READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article6 min read Apr 19, 2024Entrepreneurship, niche rentals, family-owned ethos propel B.E.R.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. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article1 min read Apr 14, 2024Boels Rental to expand through acquisition of RiwalBoels Rental, Sittard, Netherlands,has announced its prospective acquisition of mobile elevating work platform rental, maintenance and sales company Riwal, Dordrecht, Netherlands. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article1 min read Apr 10, 2024JA Mitsui Leasing USA Holdings acquires Oakmont Capital ServicesJA Mitsui Leasing (JAML), through its subsidiary, JA Mitsui Leasing USA Holdings, has acquired 100 percent interest in Oakmont Capital Holdings, doing business as Oakmont Capital Services (OCS), a specialty finance company that delivers broad-spectrum solutions for essential-use, small-ticket equipment. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article12 min read Apr 9, 2024Companies offer mental health awareness and resourcesWhereas 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. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article8 min read Apr 9, 2024Mental health issues affect manyPerhaps you have experienced a mental health issue. Perhaps a friend or loved one has. You might be surprised how common mental health issues are. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article1 min read Apr 7, 2024OSHA issues final rule on worker walkarounds, legal challenge expectedThe Coalition for a Democratic Workplace has condemned OSHA's final rule on its “Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process,” which goes into effect May 31, 2024. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article1 min read Apr 7, 2024Sunbelt Rentals acquires Falcon ShoringSunbelt Rentals, Fort Mill, S.C., has acquired Falcon Shoring, an independent trench safety rental provider in Oregon. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article2 min read Apr 5, 2024Want more opportunities to market your rental operation? ARA can helpYou opened a rental operation because you love what you do — providing a valuable service to customers who are looking for your equipment and expertise. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article3 min read Apr 4, 2024Risky Business: What could go wrong?A man was working in his yard. Spring was coming and he wanted to prepare his garden and his lawn for the upcoming growing season. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article11 min read Apr 3, 2024Colorado Party Rentals is pushing the envelopeBeing the ‘best’ requires ‘upping our game’ READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article3 min read Apr 3, 2024Rental Software Series: DynaRent/DealerSoftRental Management is producing the Rental Software Series. For the April/May 2024 issue, we profile DynaRent/DealerSoft, Santa Ana, Calif. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article1 min read Mar 31, 2024Ri$k Happens: When a suspicious mind is a good thingSometimes even the most vigilant fall prey to scammers. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article8 min read Mar 25, 2024Texas’ Dot’s Rentals & Sales: A place where women have always led the wayDorothy “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. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article1 min read Mar 24, 2024Herc Rentals acquires American ShoringHerc Rentals, Bonita Springs, Fla., has acquired American Shoring, with locations in Newburgh, N.Y., Shrewsbury, Mass., and Joppa, Md. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article1 min read Mar 24, 2024Get ready for OSHA’s National Safety Stand-DownThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) 11th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction is scheduled for May 6-10, 2024. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article3 min read Mar 24, 2024Helping the helpers, even in post-storm adversityAn EF-3 tornado tore through the Ohio community of Huntsville/Indian Lake on March 14. Equipment rental industry supplier A & H Hose & Fitting was in the path and suffered severe damage, but its owners are still doing all they can to help responders. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article5 min read Mar 19, 2024How secure is your yard and facility?First, get a good idea of what security issues might be lurking at your operation. “Pick an evening — just after dusk is best — and park in front of your business while it’s closed and just study what you see. The best security practices may still not stop theft, but if we make it as difficult as possible, they will move on to something easier,” Craddock says. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article1 min read Mar 17, 2024Atlas Copco Group acquires Zahroof ValvesAtlas Copco Group, Nacka, Sweden, has acquired Zahroof Valves, headquartered in Houston. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article1 min read Mar 17, 2024Ri$k Happens: When in doubt, take a different route!An employee making a delivery for a rental store pulled around the building and backed up to the dock. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article1 min read Mar 17, 2024Kubota Tractor Corp. launches fourth annual grant programKubota Tractor Corp., Grapevine, Texas, is launching its fourth annual Kubota Hometown Proud™ grant program. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article1 min read Mar 17, 2024American Event Services acquires Canariis Corp.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. READ MORE ADD TO CART