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National Trench Safety focuses on Safety in the Trenches

When you go out to lunch with Ron Chilton, you may not make it to the restaurant before he stops at a ditch on the side of the road. Because if Chilton passes by somebody working in a trench or ditch without the correct shoring in place, he can’t pass up an educational opportunity that might save somebody’s life.

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Feb. 25, 2013

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Big, Ugly, Dirty and Mean – and Life Saving: Trench Shoring Knowledge

I hope you all enjoy the cover story in this issue about National Trench Safety, a look at an interesting specialized niche in the world of equipment rentals. NTS is less than 10 years old, yet has grown to 17 branches. The company’s key players have worked together for much longer — many of them for more than 20 years — tracing their time together to the Plank Co., NES, United Rentals and now NTS....More
Feb. 25, 2013

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National Trench Safety focuses on Safety in the Trenches

When you go out to lunch with Ron Chilton, you may not make it to the restaurant before he stops at a ditch on the side of the road. Because if Chilton passes by somebody working in a trench or ditch without the correct shoring in place, he can’t pass up an educational opportunity that might save somebody’s life....More
May 25, 2012

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Interview with Graham Hood: Rental Rate Momentum

RER recently interviewed Graham Hood, CEO of Neff Rental, No. 14 on the new RER 100 about the company’s improved 2011 performance, its rental rate momentum, 2012 expansion plans, and the impact of Tier 4 equipment....More
May 23, 2012

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We Predicted the Trend

Anderson Equipment Co. posted a remarkable 64.7-percent rental volume increase in 2011, one of the largest jumps on the new RER 100....More
Feb. 1, 2012

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Diversify, Survive and Prosper

Nobody really knew they were coming. They started quietly in small towns around the state. Pioneer Equipment Rental & Supply grew with an almost guerilla-like...More
Jan. 13, 2012

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Interview with Tom Carroll: More Power, Lighter Weight

In advance of the upcoming World of Concrete show, RER interviewed a number of manufacturers of concrete equipment. RER’s Michael Roth spoke with CS Unitec’s Tom Carroll about new developments in concrete equipment technology, the challenges manufacturers face to keep up with demand, and long lead times for components....More
Sep. 1, 2011

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Heavy Rental, Bare or Operated

When a 10-mile stretch of the 405 freeway on the west side of Los Angeles known as the busiest freeway in the United States was to be shut down for nearly...More
Jul. 2, 2010

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Continuing Growth of Pump Rental: Interview with John Paz

John Michael Paz’ name is almost synonymous with Godwin Pumps. Known for his enthusiasm and passion for Godwin products and pump rentals, many in the rental industry were surprised by the recent acquisition of Godwin by White Plains, N.Y.-based ITT Corp. In this exclusive interview with RER’s Michael Roth, Paz explains his reasons for selling the company, the growth of pump rental and the future of the Godwin brand....More
Jan. 25, 2010

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Poles to Hold up the Sky

Dennis Von Ruden, president of General Equipment, has more than three decades of experience manufacturing surface-preparation products for the rental industry. RER recently spoke with him about the current economy and what it will take to be competitive in it, manufacturing in China and why people should attend this year’s rental show....More
Jan. 15, 2010

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Positioning for 2011

Veteran rental industry consultant Dan Kaplan has never been shy about being candid and doesn’t mince words when it comes to assessing the prospects for the rental industry in 2010. Sharing his thoughts with RER’s Michael Roth, Kaplan offers his views on rental fleet sizes, rental rate discipline, the international rental market and the dangers of flooding an overcrowded market with additional machines....More