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 28, 2024Herc Holdings reports strong first quarter 2024 resultsHerc Holdings, Bonita Springs, Fla., reported record first quarter revenue of $804 million in 2024, up 9 percent compared to $740 million in the 2023 first quarter. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article1 min read Apr 28, 2024United Rentals achieves record first quarter resultsUnited Rentals, Stamford, Conn., reported $3.49 billion in total revenue during the 2024 first quarter, up from $3.29 billion in the 2023 first quarter. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article1 min read Apr 28, 2024Sakai America achieves record sales and productionSakai America, Adairsville, Ga., a manufacturer and supplier of asphalt rollers and soil compactors for the paving and construction site work industries, said it had a record-breaking fiscal year with revenue growth exceeding 16 percent. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article1 min read Apr 21, 2024Pinera named CEO at National Trench SafetyFernando Pinera has been appointed CEO of National Trench Safety (NTS), a national pure play trench safety solutions provider. 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 14, 2024H&E to acquire Lewistown RentalH&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. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article2 min read Apr 14, 2024Pratt Industries unveils new product, celebrates 50th anniversaryPratt Industries, Bridgman, Mich., recently unveiled its Super Lightweight 412 (GSL 412), an intermodal chassis. The latest in a long line of intermodal chassis, the product is being introduced in commemoration of the company’s 50th anniversary. 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
Article3 min read Apr 5, 2024From rental credits to crane operator and business ownerTransitioning from landscaping to crane rental READ MORE ADD TO CART
Video00:02:44 Apr 5, 2024Colorado Party Rentals shakes things up by pushing the envelopeWhen Nathan Pearse, CEO, purchased Colorado Party Rentals in 2015, he wanted to shake things up. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article10 min read Apr 4, 2024Finding the right marketing strategyMany rental store owners have found a wide variety of ways to market their businesses to potential and current clients. Here’s a glimpse of the strategies being utilized by some owners that are proving effective for their operations. 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
Article5 min read Apr 3, 2024The keys to 75 years of Kennards Hire75 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.” READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article5 min read Apr 2, 2024Digital marketing essentials: Three pillars for high ROI and online growthIn the competitive landscape of the rental industry, where national players command massive advertising budgets and offer streamlined e-commerce experiences, independent rental companies must leverage efficient growth strategies to capture market share. With the majority of renters engaging with a rental company’s website during the rental process — sometimes as high as 80 percent of renters — it is imperative that rental companies are driving eyeballs and traffic to their website. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article2 min read Mar 31, 2024The Home Depot enters into agreement to acquire SRS DistributionThe 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. 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, 2024Financial results: Alta Equipment Group; HaulotteThe following companies have recently reported financial results. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article1 min read Mar 24, 2024Bright partners with Trivest and also acquires PEAK Event ServicesBright 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. 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
Article6 min read Mar 14, 2024Region Five members help shape the future of rental in New OrleansGreat 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 Five had to say about their show experiences. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article3 min read Mar 14, 2024See who from Region Five was honored at the showTwo rental operators in Region Five were honored during The ARA Show™ in New Orleans last month. Take a look at who was recognized and why. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article5 min read Mar 14, 2024New leaders emerge in Idaho, Montana and WashingtonThe 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. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article7 min read Mar 14, 2024Developing leaders through rentalJoe Walker's family event rental business, Your Event Party Rental in Plymouth, Mich., does more than create spectacular events for his clients. It also serves as a training ground for developing the leadership skills of the young people he employs. See how. READ MORE ADD TO CART