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It happens far too often. A customer comes in, rents your equipment and never returns it despite repeated attempts to reach them. Or, unbeknownst to you, a customer walks out the door with your equipment by using a fake ID and stolen credit card. Now you are left trying to pick up the pieces and hopefully recover your equipment.

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Detective Sgt. James Dietz shares what to do when you're a victim of theft by conversion.

Red flags are those warning signs that a rental might not be on the up and up. Know them and they could prevent a theft from occurring. Ignore them and, well, you might never see your equipment again.

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.

Hitachi Global Air Power, Michigan City, Ind., has acquired Sullair distributor Mountain Air Compressor, Bristol, Tenn.

Hitachi Global Air Power US (Hitachi Global Air Power), Michigan City, Ind., has launched the Sullair TS 190-260 series two-stage rotary screw air compressors.

An 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. 

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 Five had to say about their show experiences.

Hello, my fellow American Rental Association (ARA) Region Five peers. Wow, The ARA Show™ was great. See my recap, review what has been happening at our state associations and check out ideas for making this busy season your best ever — all in my regional message. 

Joe 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. 

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It seems like theft never takes a break. Take a look at some of the more recent incidents impacting the rental industry and what steps could have been taken to help mitigate these losses. 

Michele Saxman, owner, Rapid Rentals & Sales in Brookfield, Ill., was ecstatic when she received a request from a contact at Exelon, the utility company, to purchase five forklifts. That would be a major coup for her.

Hello, American Rental Association (ARA) members in Region Five. Robert Copley, CERP, your regional director, here. Want to close out this year and bring in 2024 with a bang? Here are some tips.

The awareness and use of red flags have been key reasons True Value Rental of Bay City, Bay City, Mich., hasn’t been impacted by theft, according to Ed Craddock, owner. 

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

Being located at the top of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula on Little Traverse Bay, the winter months for the team at Taylor True Value Rental in Petoskey can be treacherous. Safety has to be at the forefront of everything they do, according to Angela Bishop, CERP, co-owner.  

Hello, American Rental Association (ARA) members in Region Five. I am Brandon Hanson, owner of Rent-It, an equipment and event rental operation in Monroe, Wis. I also serve as ARA of Wisconsin president. We have a lot happening in our region and with ARA at the national level. Thank you for allowing me to give you a quick update.

The love of rental runs deep in the Jones family of Burton, Mich. When they saw their family equipment rental business falter after their father, Chester, sold it in the early 1980s, brothers Bruce and Larry joined him not only in resuming ownership but also in bringing the business back. That was 1984, and the business, Allied Rent-All/Allied Equipment Rental, has been thriving ever since.

Nor-Cal Equipment Rentals, the Sacramento, Calif., rental company owned by Tom Butts, has developed fans on several fronts.   

Hitachi Global Air Power US has purchased General Air Compressors North, Modesto, Calif. General Air Compressors North provides sales and service of air compressors, air treatment products, accessories and related equipment.