International Rental Business
Lifts for the World
When I first walked into Riwal's headquarters in Dordrecht, Netherlands, I was told CEO Dick Schalekamp was in a meeting. I'll be glad to wait, I said....
A Visit to a European Rental Show
At press time, I just returned from the European Rental Association's first international conference. Held in the delightful city of Amsterdam, the show...
Private Equity Completes Acquisition of Old Country Rentals
WesternOne Equity Income Fund recently completed the purchase of the assets and the business of Old Country Rentals Ltd. for CA $8.0 million (about U.S. $7.5 million) after closing adjustments, and subject to a post-closing working capital adjustment....
Private Equity Group to Acquire Toronto’s Stephenson’s Rental Services
Stephenson’s Rental Services Income Fund and a fund managed by EdgeStone Capital Partners last week announced a support agreement under which EdgeStone has agreed to offer to acquire Stephenson’s stock for $6.875 per unit....
Finning Bans Driver Cellphone Use
Finning Canada last week announced that, effective Jan. 1, it prohibits employees from using any wireless communication decives –— handheld or hands-free — while operating a motor vehicle on company business. The prohibition will affect the work practices of at least 4,000 Finning (Canada) and Cat Rental Store employees at 80 locations in Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon and the Northwest Territories....
Equipment Is Not Like a Fine Wine
RER: The industry went through a few lean years and now is in a strong up-cycle. How long will this cycle last and how should rental companies manage...
Not Lost in Translation
Briggs & Stratton, a Milwaukee-based manufacturer of engines works hard to maintain a reputation for producing world-class products. With some products,...
