Rental Equipment Register

RER to Present Webinar on Rental Penetration

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:59:00 +0000

RER is presenting a webinar May 29 on the subject of rental penetration. Entitled “5 to 50 and Counting,” the webinar will show how rental penetration — essentially defined as the percentage of equipment on jobsites that is rented as opposed to acquired by the user — has grown from an estimated 5 percent 20 years ago to more than 50 percent now. The webinar will also take a look at how rental penetration is likely to grow in the coming years.

SAF-T Conference in Nashville to Focus on Aerial Safety Issues

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:58:00 +0000

Maximum Capacity Media will host a one-day “Safe Access, Fall Protection & Training (SAF-T) Conference” July 24, immediately following the Scaffold & Access Industry Association 2013 Annual Convention at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel. Featured presentations and panel discussions will be led by some of the aerial industry’s leading authorities on aerial work platform safety.

The sessions will include:

Robert Buckner, Founder of Two Rental Companies, Dies

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:57:00 +0000

Robert Buckner, founder of Buckner Rental Service and later co-founder of Redfish Rentals, died earlier this month at the age of 68. Both companies were based in Houma, La.

Hertz and HERC to Move Headquarters to Florida

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:56:00 +0000

The Hertz Corp., including Hertz Equipment Rental Corp., announced that its worldwide headquarters will move from Park Ridge, N.J., to Estero, Fla., near Fort Myers. Over a two-year period, up to 700 jobs will be relocated, while more than 2,000 personnel will remain in New Jersey and the New York area, the company said.

Hertz made the decision to relocate to Florida following its recent acquisition of the Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, currently based in Tulsa, Okla. The headquarters building will be constructed on 34 acres that Hertz has the option to buy.

Rental Revenue to Top $38 Billion in 2013, ARA Reports

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:55:00 +0000

The American Rental Association this week reported that the equipment rental industry in the United States is expected to generate $33.6 billion in revenue in 2013, according to the latest forecast from the ARA Rental Market Monitor updated this month. This figure represents a 7.3-percent increase over 2012 with revenue growth reaching 7.9 percent in the fourth quarter according to the latest quarterly forecast.

MIS Group to Represent Wanco Traffic Control Devices

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:54:00 +0000

Wanco, a manufacturer of traffic control devices, announced a partnership with MIS Group of Houston to represent Wanco’s traffic safety equipment for the rental and contractor supply markets.

Founded in 1984, MIS began in the petrochemical industry focusing on channel marketing, giving it a foundation to evolve into a manufacturers’ representative firm. MIS Group’s other assets include a 12,000-square-foot warehouse to carry inventory, promotion trailer and marketing programs.

Birch Equipment Rentals Hosts 600 at Demo Days Event

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:52:00 +0000

Bellingham, Wash.-based Birch Equipment Rentals & Sales hosted 600 customers as well as representatives from Deere, Genie, Bomag, Husqvarna, Diamond and Union Tools at its early summer kick off Demo Days last week.

Spider Hires John Callahan as Western Area Director

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:50:00 +0000

Spider, a division of SafeWorks LLC, has hired John Callahan as area director of its western region. Callahan will lead branch sales and operations execution for the company’s Seattle; Portland, Ore.; San Francisco; San Diego; Las Vegas; Dallas; Denver; and Vancouver, BC; operation centers.

Vandalia Rental Building Maintenance Facility

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:49:00 +0000

Vandalia Rental in Vandalia, Ohio, is building a 14,000-square-foot maintenance facility down the street from its current 30,000-square-foot rental center, the Dayton Business Journal is reporting. The project will position the company to expand to markets within a 90-minute drive of Vandalia in the next three to five years, owner Kurt Barney told the Journal.

Vandalia grossed strong revenue last year, Barney said, and the company sees more growth opportunities to come because of the “secular shift” from owning equipment to renting.

Whayne Supply Celebrates 100 Years in Business

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:48:00 +0000

Whayne Supply Co. celebrated its 100-year birthday last week and more than 500 people gathered at its facility in Corbin, Ky., with a day-long party for employees, company retirees, dignitaries and members of the community, thenewsjournal.net reported.

The Corbin branch is one of the Caterpillar dealer’s 16 facilities in Kentucky and southern Indiana. The company plans to hold 100-year celebrations in each of the communities where it does business.

Morbark Demo Days Focus on Markets, Opportunities

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:44:00 +0000

Morbark Inc. held its sixth Demo Days event for current and potential customers and members of its authorized industrial dealer network last week. Events included factory tours, networking opportunities, vendor booths, informational seminars and equipment demonstrations for the forestry and recycling markets.

Boels Rental, Dan Kaplan Top List of ERA Awards Recipients

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:41:00 +0000

The European Rental Association gave its lifetime achievement award to U.S.

Ramirent Signs Cooperation Agreement with Doka for Formwork Rental Services

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:40:00 +0000

Ramirent Finland Oy, the Finnish subsidiary of international rental company Ramirent, has signed a cooperation agreement with Doka Finland Oy, a subsidiary of Doka Gmbh, for formwork rental services. Doka is a leading manufacturer of concrete formwork products. According to the agreement, formworks in future Ramirent projects will be provided by Doka, and Ramirent will discontinue its own rental fleet of wall system, slab and heated formworks in Finland.

Aerial Access Equipment: Seeking Experienced Fleet Manager

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:39:00 +0000

Aerial Access Equipment, a young and energetic equipment rental company is seeking an experienced Fleet Manager to join their team. The position is based in Baton Rouge, LA and primary responsibilities include acquiring, disposing and transferring of assets.

Recovering Housing Sparks Home Depot Fiscal Q1 Increase

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:39:00 +0000

The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, today posted sales of $19.1 billion for the first quarter of fiscal 2013, a 7.4-percent increase from the first quarter of fiscal 2012. Net earnings for the first quarter were $1.2 billion, compared with net earnings of $1 billion in the same period in fiscal 2012.

First-Quarter Revenue Drops Slightly for Wacker Neuson

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:38:00 +0000

The Wacker Neuson Group posted a slight drop in revenue and earnings for the first quarter of 2013 relative to last year’s first quarter. The company expects business to improve over the course of the year. A weak European economy was one of the main factors that dampened demand for light and compact construction equipment in the first quarter. Also, the company adds, its strong performance in the first quarter of 2012 resulted in an above-average baseline for comparison.

JCB Reduces Waste Stream at Savannah, Ga., HQ by 90 Percent

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:35:00 +0000

JCB, the global construction equipment maker known for its sustainability initiatives, has decreased the amount of waste that ends up in landfills by 90 percent since opening its North American headquarters in Savannah, Ga., in 2000.

Gorman-Rupp, Lincoln Electric Receive Presidential Award for Exports

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:33:00 +0000

U.S. Acting Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank this week presented The Gorman-Rupp Co.

Bob Fassl to leave Atlas Copco

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:31:00 +0000

Bob Fassl, president of the Atlas Copco Mining and Rock Excavation Technique business area, has announced his resignation effective July 31.

“Bob has made significant contributions to the development and successful growth of Atlas Copco,” said Ronnie Leten, president and CEO of Atlas Copco. “After 30 years of global travelling he will move home to Canada to spend more time with his family. We will miss him but understand this decision and wish him all the best.”

Terex AWP Appoints New Product Managers

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:28:00 +0000

Terex Aerial Work Platforms, a business segment of Terex Corp., has appointed two new product managers. Karen Stash joins the company as senior product manager. She will lead the team responsible for Genie scissorlifts, portable units, trailer-mounted booms and Terex light towers.

Allen Engineering Appoints New Sales Representatives

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:25:00 +0000

Jay Allen, president of Allen Engineering Corp., this week appointed Rich Staley the new territory sales representative for the Allen Engineering product line in the Western United States.

New Pressure Washer Parts Online Store

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:23:00 +0000

A full-service online store, PWPartsSupply.com, is now available for purchasing parts and accessories for most brands of commercial pressure washers and drain-cleaning jetters used in the construction, plumbing and cleaning trades.

Light Engineering XLE18-M EcoSmart light tower series

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:10:00 +0000

LE introduces its XLE18-M EcoSmart Light Tower Series. These towers feature four 1,000-watt metal halide lamps, an efficient source of Color Rendering Index white light. The 30-foot mast rotates 360 degrees to precisely place illumination where it’s needed most. The generator includes two 120/240V sockets for added on-site utility and a run time of almost 50 hours.

Product of the Week – Manitou M Series vertical mast forklifts

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:54:00 +0000

Manitou introduces two new Tier 4-certified models to its M Series rough-terrain vertical mast forklifts for North America. The M 30 and M 50 models, available in 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive are designed to provide increased visibility and ergonomics, and improved fuel economy. Lift heights up to 23 feet on the M 30 and 19 feet, 8 inches on the M 50 allow operators to stack loads at high heights.

Jenny Products high-pressure GT Series compressors

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:51:00 +0000

Jenny Products offers the GT Series, the company’s smallest line of electric-powered, two-stage air

Upcycle Strategy

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:29:00 +0000

By J.J. Shea

When the United States economy sank into recession companies of all kinds scrambled to stabilize their situations. For many rental businesses this meant trimming staff, adjusting rates and letting inventory age without replenishment. These actions often had to be taken quickly, with little time to manage a transition.

Toro 36-inch Power Broom Cleans Up on Rentals

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:13:00 +0000

Toro introduces a new 36-inch rotary Power Broom to the rental market. Designed to deliver precise control to its operator, the durable rotary broom is suited for snow and debris removal as well as power raking.

Drum Roll Please: Case Introduces DV Series Asphalt Rollers

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:54:00 +0000

Case Construction Equipment introduces its next generation of asphalt compaction equipment with an updated line of small, double-drum asphalt rollers. The new DV Series — the DV23, DV26, DV36 and DV45 — combines a compact size, maneuverability and visibility, with the same control features found in heavy asphalt rollers, the maker says.

Treading Water with Equipment Costs

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:43:00 +0000

Several dominant themes were discussed by this year’s RER 100 executives. Clearly the reality of Tier 4 engines, whether interim or final, is uppermost in the thoughts of many, juxtaposed with the reality that rental rates aren’t rising quickly enough to cover the increased costs of new equipment.

Ahern Rentals Seeks Bankruptcy Court Approval of $415 Million Exit Loan

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:23:00 +0000

Ahern Rentals has asked a Nevada bankruptcy judge to approve a $415 financing package from Jeffries Finance LLC to fund its Chapter 11 exit, according to Law360. The papers were filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada May 19.