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August 20, 2019
News 
 

Rental revenue expected to exceed $71 billion in 2023: ARA

The new five-year forecast from the American Rental Association (ARA) updated in August calls for equipment and event rental revenues in North America to surpass $71 billion in 2023, including $64.7 billion in the United States and $6.4 billion in Canada.


Watching the trailers

There’s a lot riding on your trailers. As in, your entire business. Given their importance in carrying just about everything you rent, it pays to think carefully about every aspect of this critical investment.


Genie “Ask Me Anything” event to address importance of accessories for aerial equipment

Genie invites customers to ask questions and get answers about the significance and importance of safety and productivity accessories for aerial equipment, including mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), such as boom lifts and scissor lifts, and vertical mast lifts during its upcoming “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) event, August 19-23, 2019.


All fired up

CSA recently released the B138.1 and B138.2 standards for installing portable fuel-burning equipment. The stricter standards were created after fires on construction sites at a hospital in Brampton and at the University of Ottawa.
 
 
SPONSORED SPOTLIGHT 
 
Atlas Copco

Smart design makes a difference

When it comes to productivity, details matter. Atlas Copco’s XAS 110 delivers key advances, such as a fuel-efficient Tier 4 diesel engine that produces 110 cfm of air power without the need for exhaust after treatment. The durable HardHat® canopy and anti-corrosion protection help ensure reliability. And with fast, simple maintenance, it’s built for maximum uptime. Add in the lightweight design for easy transport and positioning, and it’s easy to see that the XAS 110is engineered to give you an edge. >> Visit atlascopco.ca to learn more
 
Feature 
 
Customers first

Customers First

He didn’t mention anything about an apartment or living quarters in the newly renovated 18,000-square-foot facility that is the new home of Burnaby’s First Call (“1st Call”) Rentals. But for owner Victor Cabral, maybe there should be. » Read more...
 
SPONSORED SPOTLIGHT 
 
Skyjack

ELEVATE – Moving Away From the Map

ELEVATE identifies critical data points to help our customers create better processes. Skyjack believes a true telematics solution needs to provide more insights than points on a map, so we designed our OEM-delivered telematics solution to provide actionable insights and measurable benefits. The industry leader is moving away from the map and enhancing the off-highway telematics experience with their new digital suite of products including ELEVATE ON, and ELEVATE GO. >> Read more about this solution
 
Events 
 

ICUEE The Demo Expo

October 1-3, 2019
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
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ConExpo/ConAgg

March 10 – 14, 2020
Location: Las Vegas, Nev.
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The Canadian Rental Mart

Oct. 20 – 21, 2020
Location: Mississauga, Ont.
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