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Check the Specs To track down specs on various equipment without having to jump from one manufacturer's website to another, visit www.spec-check.com....
Prescription Software
Over the past two decades, equipment rental software has evolved at a steady pace, while the message remained largely the same: A good system can bring...
The RER 100 Rockets
There is an old expression that volume cures everything. While volume can also mask fundamental structural deficiencies with companies that seemingly...
Downturn Insurance Visits
There is something about the month of April. It's the beginning of spring, the start of longer days and warm balmy evenings. For baseball fans like myself,...
Just-in-Time World
RER: How do you see the economy in the coming year? Bill Lasky: Our fiscal year is a little different than most companies. We see the rest of our fiscal...
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Rock On Bosch Power Tools and Accessories emphasized the importance of tunes on the jobsite with its introduction of the Bosch Power Box in the spring...
Master of All Trades
A skid-steer loader without an attachment is a skid-steer loader not living up to its full potential. But connect it to the right attachment and it turns...
Emissions 101
The Environmental Protection Agency emissions regulations have dominated engine-related news lately, especially since Tier 3 standards for off-highway...
Before the Phone Rings
Dear RER: I enjoyed your article Mirror, Mirror on the Wall in the February issue. Within our organization we offer many training sessions illustrating...
Power Is Money
If money is power, then shouldn't the converse idea power is money also hold true? Well, lucky for the rental industry when it comes to generator rentals...
Buy It Live
With so many shopping Web sites out on the information superhighway, it comes as no surprise that used equipment sites are springing up to help potential...
Travels with Fred and Other Topics
Fred Jaegle was part of RER for about 15 years, first as sales rep, then sales manager and for 10 years as publisher. He cared deeply about the rental...
Don't Be The Biggest Loser
Criminal minds are often determined minds, and the minds of equipment thieves are no different. Those who steal equipment for a living or even as a hobby...
The Three C's Bring Efficiency to Bobcat
Bobcat has equipped its dealers with a new global parts, service and labor information system built by a company called Enigma. But Enigma's ability to...
Survivors
The people of Gulfport are accustomed to hurricanes. There was Betty in 1972, Elena in 1985, Georges in 1998. And for those old enough to remember, there...
Sources Are Everywhere
Mike ArnessCEOClearview FinancialEphrata, Wash. RER: How would you describe the current environment in rental in terms of availability of capital? Arness:...
Work with the Channel Partner
Dave ChristifulliVice PresidentSales and Product Support Wacker Corp.Menomenee Falls, Wis. RER: What changes have you seen in relationships between manufacturers...
Mirror, Mirror On The Wall
Rental store owners and managers tend to be a rugged breed. Let's face it, the equipment rental business is a business of dirt, grease and diesel. Your...
Rental Appreciation
Today equipment rentals are a major channel-to-market in North America for many types of construction equipment. In 1991, when I conducted the first study...
Return on Customer
The recent RER Keys to Profitability survey (June 2005) shows that most rental operators feel dollar utilization followed by time utilization are the...
It Still Comes Down to People
I've received many comments from readers who enjoyed the coverage in our November issue of NationsRent's activities in support of its own employees and...
The Software Will Tell You
Dan KaplanCEODaniel KaplanAssociations Morristown, N.J. RER: It's obviously going to be a big year in equipment rental. Any particular thoughts about...
Freshen Up
Takeuchi's updated Web site, launched in December, is filled with easy-to-access technical information for the conscientious customer. It also serves...
Fewer Bells and Whistles
RER: How will China and Chinese construction products affect the United States rental market? Johnson: Having been in the material handling business,...
Customer Service Impact
While the equipment rental industry is enjoying an upswing, the past few years have been tough. Customers are more sophisticated than ever and consider...
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