Rental Equipment Register

What's this fool going to want? 

Jul 1, 2007, Michael Roth mroth@rermag.com

This month's cover story talks about hiring and training, the ways the market is changing and the types of skills that might be required going forward....

Megabytes 

Jul 1, 2007, By Katie Eagan, RER

Going, Going, Gone CapitalAssetSale, located at www.capitalassetsale.com, describes itself as a true partner for asset disposition, whether rental companies...

Blueprint for Business 

Jun 1, 2007, By Brandey Smith, RER

The biggest mistake new rental company owners make when preparing a business plan is that they don't do one at all a point that was repeated again and...

Postcards From Bauma 

Jun 1, 2007, By Michael Roth

JCB: More Than Dancing Diggers As they always do at the major international construction shows such as ConExpo and Bauma, JCB sent out its Dancing Diggers...

Letters 

Jun 1, 2007

ALWAYS WEAR A HARNESS Dear RER: I wanted to send a quick note regarding a photo shown in the April 2007 issue on the Contents page and again on page 26....

Megabytes 

May 29, 2007, By Katie Eagan, RER

Thompson Pump, a manufacturer of engine-powered portable pumps, announces the launch of its new and improved website, http://www.thompsonpump.com. Featuring improved navigation and expanded information ...

Lightweight Tool Tackles Tough Drilling Applications 

May 1, 2007

Providing drilling power in a compact package, the Hilti TE 50 Combihammer combines a strong motor with an ergonomic design to offer maximum performance...

Understanding Customers 

May 1, 2007, By Mike Shelburne

Understanding is the basis for well-planned and executed customer relationship management. How well rental companies know and understand their customers...

Convincing the Unconvinced That Rental Works 

May 1, 2007, Michael Roth mroth@rermag.com

I hear a lot of rental executives talk about more efficient utilization of assets these days. Rental companies are more careful about buying equipment...

Evaluating Mini-excavator Extras 

May 1, 2007, By Tara Deering

The increasing popularity of compact excavators in recent years has brought with it a vast selection of models. Today, equipment manufacturers make enough...

Transportation Technology Transformed 

May 1, 2007, By Jack Shea

For more than two decades, rental software companies focused the bulk of their research and development on perfecting the rental operator's ability to...

Old-fashioned Innovation 

Apr 1, 2007, By Erin Whitehead, RER

Call it a light bulb moment. When Shane Morrison, owner of Chesapeake, Va.-based Dominion Rental Center witnessed a demonstration of the Toro Dingo and its attachment package, he knew it would be a valuable addition to his rental fleet...

For the Love of Rental 

Apr 1, 2007, Michael Roth mroth@rermag.com

In 2000 our staff, noticing the growth of women in the rental industry, did a cover feature entitled Leading Ladies. At that time, we had two women on...

Lawn and Garden 

Apr 1, 2007

Rayco Rayco's RC 12 brush chipper is designed to deliver the power, performance and features typically seen on larger machines. The 86-hp Cat diesel engine...

Megabytes 

Apr 1, 2007, By Katie Eagan, RER

Trained for Cranes Manitowoc Crane Care has added three new modules to its E-training program. Basic courses on mechanical systems, pneumatics, and AC/DC...

Dreamgirls 

Apr 1, 2007, By Brandey Smith, RER

More women than men probably bought tickets to see the recently released, Oscar-nominated film “Dreamgirls.” That observation is probably a female stereotype, but a pretty fair one — after all “chick flicks” are made for chicks...

The Precautions of Risk 

Mar 1, 2007, Michael Roth

In some ways aerial equipment rental is a very unique aspect of the rental industry and aerial rental specialists are a distinct breed. My observation...

Managing Life Cycle 

Mar 1, 2007, By Michael Roth, RER

RER: What trends do you expect to see in the rental industry in the coming years? Bigwood: There will be increased focus on managing the life cycle of...

Megabytes 

Mar 1, 2007, By Erin Whitehead, RER

Stop Tool Loss Automated construction resource management systems help rental companies keep better track of tools. Using bar codes to label tools and...

Access Codes 

Mar 1, 2007, By Erin Whitehead, RER

Competing in the aerial rental business requires a high level of dedication to the segment because of the knowledge, training and risk involved. Add height...

Comfort and Growth 

Mar 1, 2007, By Katie Eagan, RER

Increasing productivity, reducing daily operating costs and improved operator comfort are all qualities rental companies are looking for when purchasing...

Letters 

Feb 1, 2007

Dear RER: I've been receiving your magazine for 20+ years. It's one of the few trade magazines that I religiously read every month....

35 Trends That Might Come True 

Feb 1, 2007, By Michael Roth

Some will come true; some might not. But these 35 trends should give you some clues about where the rental industry is going. 1 Passport required Globalization...

Almost Great Expectations 

Feb 1, 2007, By Katie Eagan

Following a year of strong growth, it appears that 2007 won't exactly have a repeat performance. While industry projections are not expected to go through...

Megabytes 

Feb 1, 2007, By Erin Whitehead

Stihl Going Strong Stihl's website, www.stihlusa.com, has all of the company and product information customers expect from equipment manufacturers. The...

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