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, 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
Article2 min read Apr 21, 2024Arena produces first-of-its-kind stadium for cricket’s T20 World CupArena has constructed a modular cricket stadium for the International Cricket Council’s T20 World Cup in New York. The organization described the stadium as a first of its kind for the sport. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article1 min read Apr 21, 2024People on the move: Carolina Handling; Liebherr USA Co.; Terex Corp.The following companies have made recent changes to their staff or organization. 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
Article4 min read Apr 16, 2024Does your staff know the theft red flags?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. 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
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
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
Article9 min read Apr 3, 2024Marketing your business for resultsWhen marketing your business, you need to think of the overall purchase funnel concept and look at how people search when they are shopping for something, according to David McBee, internet marketing consultant with DavidMcBee.com, based in Olathe, Kan. 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
WebinarUpcoming Live Webinar: Apr 29, 2024ARA Live Panel: Improving operational efficiency and the customer experience with telematicsThis ARA Live panel brings four speakers together to discuss the benefits of equipment data and telematics services in the rental equipment space. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article1 min read Mar 31, 2024Frenter partners with Boom & BucketFrenter, a provider of GPS, maintenance and analytic solutions for heavy equipment, has partnered with Boom & Bucket, a digital marketplace for heavy equipment. 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, 2024Cooper Equipment Rentals acquires Action Equipment RentalsCooper Equipment Rentals, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, has acquired Action Equipment Rentals, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. 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
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, 2024United Rentals introduces tower crane battery energy systemsUnited Rentals, Stamford, Conn., has added battery energy systems for tower cranes to its North American rental fleet. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article4 min read Mar 14, 2024Stepping up to serve in New Jersey and PennsylvaniaThe ARA state chapters of New Jersey and Pennsylvania recently welcomed three industry professionals to their boards of directors. See who they are and what qualities they bring to their teams. 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, 2024Brian Richardson reflects on the show, looks forward with brand-new programsGreetings, ARA Region Two. Spring is right around the corner here in the mid-Atlantic and I know you are all gearing up for what I hope will be another busy season. As you do, I want to offer some quick personal reflections on last month’s The ARA Show™ and mention some new initiatives that you’ll want to be in the loop about. 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