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January 7, 2020
News 
 

Sunbelt buys White’s film rental business

As Ontario’s Hollywood film boom grows, The Ashtead Group has acquired William F. White International, Canada’s biggest film, TV and digital production equipment rental business.


Toromont appoints new executive VP and CFO

Toromont Industries is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael McMillan as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective March 1, 2020. This appointment follows the May 19, 2019 announcement of the pending retirement of Paul R. Jewer, Toromont’s current Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
 
 
Feature 
 
Fred Freeman

Fred Freeman 1928 – 2019

Fred Freeman, founder of Rentquip, passed away on Dec. 22 at the age of 91. Freeman was an iconic figure in the Canadian rental industry, especially in Ontario, because of his pioneering approach to rental store supply and his enthusiastic support for the industry. » Read more...
 
 
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Doosan Bobcat acquires BOB-CAT Mowers and Steiner and Ryan brands

Doosan Bobcat has announced it has completed its acquisition of the BOB-CAT Mowers and the Steiner and Ryan brands of grounds maintenance equipment from Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. » Read more...

Manitowoc board elects new director

The Manitowoc Company has announced that Anne E. Bélec has been elected to the Company’s Board of Directors effective immediately. Additionally, the Company announced an increase in the size of the Board from eight to nine directors. » Read more...
 
 
Events 
 

The ARA Show

February 9 - 13, 2020
Location: Orlando, Fla.
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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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