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Since 1960, EDCO has been perfecting the design and function of their walk-behind saws. Their first model was a small 12-inch unit which set the stand

The 40V max XGT® brushless cordless GVJ01Z barrel grip jig saw from Makita USA.

The American Rental Association (ARA) state chapters of Connecticut and New York recently welcomed four industry professionals to their boards of directors. See who they are and the qualities they bring to their teams.

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. 

Fecon, Lebanon, Ohio, recently acquired TREEfrogg, a manufacturer of tree-trimming saw attachments for skid steers and compact track loaders.

Equipment rental is unquestionably trending toward a low- and zero-emission future. 

After the devastating wildfires that destroyed Lahaina and Kula in Maui, Hawaii, “things are looking up,” says Rysan Ouye, sales representative at Service Rentals & Supplies, which has locations on all the Hawaiian islands, including in Lahaina.

Two rental operators have taken various measures to shore up gaps to deal with equipment theft.

Now under the leadership of third-generation rental operator Kurt Barney, Vandalia Rental, Vandalia, Ohio, is getting ready to open its seventh location and has seen record growth. See how this operation has taken a different approach to its growth strategy.

The following companies have recently expanded their dealer or distributor network.

Hello, American Rental Association (ARA) Region Eight members. Be vigilant; the thieves are out. Here’s a quick and easy way to get theft-prevention tips in the hands of your staff: Read the stories in this newsletter — the first of what is expected to be a regularly occurring equipment theft-themed edition of In Your Region.

Hello, American Rental Association (ARA) Region Three members. Be vigilant; the thieves are out. Here’s a quick and easy way to get theft-prevention tips in the hands of your staff: read the stories in this newsletter — the first of what is expected to be a regularly occurring equipment theft-themed edition of the In Your Region newsletter.

Hello, American Rental Association (ARA) Region Two members. Be vigilant; the thieves are out. Here’s a quick and easy way to get theft-prevention tips in the hands of your staff: Read the stories in this newsletter — the first of what is expected to be a regularly occurring equipment theft-themed edition of the In Your Region newsletter.

Hurricane Ian tears through Florida. Tornadoes pepper states throughout the Southeast and Midwest. Significant floods hit California. Another above-average wildfire season was ablaze in the West in 2022. 

American Rental Association (ARA) members in California made their voices heard on important issues impacting the equipment and event rental industry on both the federal level through ARA’s National Legislative Caucus this past March in Washington, D.C., and state levels through the ARA of California’s State Legislative Day last month. 

The CC4948DCV rear pivot saws from Diamond Products, Elyria, Ohio, are now powered by CAT engines.

The Ulti-Grit™ series of diamond blades for flat saws from Husqvarna Construction Products N.A., Olathe, Kan., controls diamond distribution to leave fewer gaps, the company says.

Listen to the on-hold message at Top Gunn Equipment Rentals in Austin, Texas, and you instantly know this is not your typical rental operation. See how Brandon Marrs, company president, has put his unique stamp on the business.

Matt Crawford grew up in Lincoln, Calif., a primarily rural town about 30 miles from Sacramento. While he didn’t come from a rental family, a good family friend who owned Far West Rents & Ready Mix in his hometown provided a strong rental foundation that made an indelible impression. It not only molded his future career path but also brought him full circle — back home and to the rental operation that started it all.

For 50 years, Service Rentals & Supplies has been faithfully serving customers in Hawaii. It is still thriving and going strong thanks to its commitment to a strong work ethic, family valies and a dedication to customers.

After fully taking over the reins of Aaberg’s Tool & Equipment Rental, Tacoma, Wash., from his late father, Hank, in 2020, Alexx Bacon is taking the company in new, progressive directions.  

After nearly 70 years of serving the greater Bowling Green, Ohio, community, Bee Gee Rental and Sales closed Dec. 21, 2022. Learn more about this business that had been a staple of the community.

The employees locked the gate as they left work on Friday evening and everything was secured. When they came in Monday, they found an auger and a generator sitting in the parking lot.