2008

Hertz Equipment Rental Corp. recently began operations in Shanghai, China, the company said last week. HERC is beginning with an initial product line of aerial lifts, air compressors...

International Rental Business

Lifts for the World

Sept. 1, 2008

While Riwal is fast developing into one of the world's leading aerial players, a family atmosphere still prevails.

Headline News

United Rentals Names Kneeland President, CEO and Director

Aug. 29, 2008

After a unanimous election by United Rentals’ board, the company last week named Michael Kneeland president, CEO and a director of the company. Kneeland has served as interim ...

RER & The Environment

The Green Giant

Aug. 1, 2008

No longer the silent elephant in the construction and rental industries, environmental responsibility and sustainability concerns are today...

Headline News

Haulotte Group Acquires Bil-Jax

July 25, 2008

Consolidation of the aerial industry took a major step this week with the acquisition of Bil-Jax Inc. by the Haulotte Group, through its U.S. subsidiary.

Headline News

Industry Pioneer William “Bill” Grasse Dies

July 25, 2008

Business Info Analysis

Coping With Costs

July 1, 2008

Mag

No Longer a Secret

June 1, 2008

Headline News

RSC Acquires New England Aerial Specialist American Equipment Rentals

May 16, 2008

Headline News

Private Equity Group Acquires Essex Crane Rental

April 18, 2008

Hyde Park Acquisition Corp. recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately held Essex Crane Rental Corp., which owns the largest specialized...

Headline News

Former United Rentals President Milne Charged With Securities Fraud

April 11, 2008

John Milne, former vice chairman, president and chief financial officer of United Rentals was indicted April 4 by a federal grand jury for conspiracy, securities fraud, insider...

Business Info Analysis

Manage Your Capital

April 1, 2008

With the first quarter of 2008 behind us, rental industry revenue results appear mixed. The most optimistic rental operators are predicting limited growth

News & Analysis

A Growing Space

March 7, 2008

Tim Ford joined Genie Industries a year and a half ago as CEO, and has grown along with the company. RER editor Michael Roth had the opportunity to sit down with Ford at the ARA...