Rental Profiles

Feb 11, 2014

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Ahern and Snorkel’s New World 4

Not only has Don Ahern defeated a hostile takeover effort and brought Ahern Rentals out of bankruptcy, he and his group are also bringing aerial maker Snorkel back to life....More
Nov 21, 2013

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Oil & Gas Boom 2

It was pretty good to be a Caterpillar dealer in western and central Pennsylvania until the recession hit around 2008. Like construction work in most places, business slowed to a crawl and Cleveland Brothers — which handles 59 counties in west and central Pennsylvania, 17 counties in West Virginia and two in western Maryland — ended up laying off nearly a third of its 1,500 employees. And then shale gas was discovered and everything changed....More
Sep 16, 2013

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Family Ties 1

The rental industry tends to be something of its own community — the kind of business where owners and employees know the owners and employees at other rental businesses in surrounding areas....More
Jul 11, 2013

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Opportunity Builds a Business 216

Ashley Pouche started working when he was seven years old....More
Feb 25, 2013

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Big, Ugly, Dirty and Mean – and Life Saving: Trench Shoring Knowledge 43

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 29

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 7

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 24

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 2

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 4

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 140

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
Jan 8, 2010

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We Need That Extra Injection

Ed Sullivan, chief economist and vice president of the Portland Cement Association, has more than 30 years experience of industrial economic analysis with Chase Manhattan Bank, Standard & Poor’s, Wharton Economics, the Central Intelligence Agency and the office of Senator Edward Kennedy. We need aid to the states, increased infrastructure spending and support for small businesses in the midst of the worst downturn since the Great Depression. So why is he so optimistic? RER’s Michael Roth recently spoke with Sullivan to find out....More
Jan 1, 2010

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Poles to Hold Up the Sky 3

Dennis Von Ruden, president of General Equipment, has more than three decades of experience manufacturing surface-preparation products for the rental...More
Dec 23, 2009

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A Monumental Task

Harry Schneider, president of Allied Financial Solutions, Florence, Ky., has been involved in financing rental fleets for decades, but he has never seen a period like this. Schneider spoke with RER’s Michael Roth about the current lending environment, his expectations for 2010, and what rental companies can do to restructure debt and obtain capital....More
Dec 18, 2009

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Unshuttering their Plants

Andrew Studdert, chairman and CEO of NES Rentals, last week talked with RER’s Michael Roth about the rays of hope he sees on the horizon for 2010, the company’s Yellow Ribbon campaign, the unexpected improvement he has seen in pricing disciplines, why we’ve all earned new t-shirts, and more....More
Jul 1, 2009

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Bobcat Offers Durability and Design Enhancements 1

Bobcat recently introduced a number of new products for the rental industry at the company's facilities in Bismarck, N.D. RER staff was on hand to operate...More
Jun 1, 2009

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Up Front: Safety Costs Less

Coming from the airline industry, where lack of attention to customer safety could result in hundreds of deaths at a time, Andy Studdert, chairman and...More
May 1, 2009

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Up Front: Muscle, Steel and Sex Appeal

ADI Inc. CEO Angus Davis discusses the economy's impact on the used equipment market, what rental company customers are looking for in used and refurbished...More
Apr 1, 2009

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Reserving Energy Until Economy Powers Up

Participants: Roddy Yates, generator product manager, Baldor Electric Co., Fort Smith, Ark. Pam Meyer, equipment sales manager, Subaru Robin America,...More
Apr 1, 2009

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Up Front: Ear to the Marketplace 6

Serge Bosche, president of Manitou in North America, has served the company for 25 years and has helped guide the manufacturer through good times and...More
Feb 1, 2009

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Special Leadership 4

There are quite a few managers and executives that make Sunstate Equipment tick, and Mike Watts would be the first to give credit to counter personnel...More
Feb 1, 2009

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The Plane Is Leaving 26

Hurry up, the plane is leaving. That's one of the Sunstate Equipment mottos. But what do airplanes have to do with equipment rental? The answer is simple....More