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ARA: Feds will raise rates again; ‘We’re not out of the woods’
In its latest econonomic outlook, the American Rental Association predicts a slight recession for Q1 and Q2 this year and voices concerns over further interest rate increases
U.S. mega projects boost Sunbelt Rentals revenue forecast
Parent company, UK’s Ashtead Group, expects dramatic increase in projects worth more than $400 million to buoy rental giants
Rental revenues to jump 12.5% in 2022 as inflation, supply chain challenges continue
The American Rental Association predicts growth for equipment rental revenue but maintains caution over inflation and supply delays
Need a lift? Check out the top 10 rental companies
Whether its a 19-foot scissor lift or a 185-foot telescoping boom, here’s a list of rental outfits ready to provide the right tool for the job
Chasing the clouds away: Weather Warranty aims to cure storm-delayed rental issues
Founded in 2020, the company provides rental extensions when severe weather causes unexpected delays
AMECO seeks a broader customer base in North America
Diversified from Fluor Corp., the equipment rental and sales giant is targeting new mid- to large-scale construction and maintenance projects
United Rentals acquires Franklin Equipment
United Rentals has acquired Franklin Equipment, a regional rental outfit with 20 Midwest and Southeast locations
Wacker Neuson’s new app helps contractors find and rent compact equipment
EquipZip will give 1,000 independent dealers access to larger equipment such as skid steers, mini excavators and compact wheel loaders
Home Depot opens large equipment hubs to ease distribution
New centers in Houston and Nashville will streamline supply of skid steers, excavators, telehandlers and scissor lifts 
Herc Rentals reports ‘good momentum’ for 2021
U.S. rental company increased 2020 net profits by 55% despite the challenges of Covid-19
ARA forecasts 1.5% growth for U.S. rental in 2021
American Rental Association expects the market to rebound strongly in 2022 with growth of 11.3%
Top 10 rental stories of 2020
What was making the news in the equipment rental industry in 2020? No surprises for guessing...
Disrupting the material handling sector
From hydrogen and electric power to robotics and telematics, an array of new technologies are changing the forklift sector
Skyjack president Ken McDougall’s IRC video presentation
McDougall gave a video presentation at the International Rental conference on 23 November
Don Ahern among ARA’s latest Hall of Fame inductees
Industry veterans honored for the significant impact they’ve made on equipment and event rentals
ABLE purchases GAR Equipment assets
ABLE Equipment Rental has purchased the assets and service operations of GAR Equipment
DOZR offers e-commerce to rental partners
WebStores software can integrate into existing rental websites for touchless, paperless transactions
Ritchie Bros. acquires Rouse Services
Equipment auctioneer buys used equipment specialist for $275 million
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