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Construction Equipment

Volvo Rents “digging” its way into Merced, Modesto

Volvo Rents announced the acquisition of Valley Rental Centers, a two location construction equipment rental company based in Merced and Modesto, California.  Previously co-owned by Volvo Rents franchisees Helder Garcia and Brian Silveria., the centers are located at 101 S. Hwy 59 in Merced and 4600 Salida Blvd. in Salida. Anchored by an increase in […]

August 1, 2011

Roadbuilding

Volvo Rents acquires Contractors Equipment Rental

Volvo Rents has acquired Contractors Equipment Rental (CER), a single location construction equipment rental company based in Orlando. The address of the Orlando equipment rental store is 7616 Narcoossee Road, Orlando, Fla. 32822 (www.volvorents.com/orlando). Anchored by an increase in local construction spending that is projected to total nearly $30 Billion between 2012 and 2016, Volvo […]

July 20, 2011

Roadbuilding

Volvo Rents names new VP of business development

Michael Crouch has taken on a new role as vice president of business development, a new for Volvo Rents. The new position was effective as of May 20. Crouch has worked for 34 years in the construction equipment rental industry, with 10 of these in senior management roles within Volvo Rents in North America and […]

May 25, 2011

Construction Equipment

Volvo Rents raises money for troops, their families

Volvo Rents partnered with Independent Electrical Contractors to support Folds of Honor, a scholarship fund providing post-secondary educational scholarships for injured and deceased military veterans and their families. Through the Color for a Cause initiative, participating Volvo Rents stores painted a piece of equipment the colors of the American flag. These stores will donate a […]

December 15, 2010

Roadbuilding

Reporter

Equipment Resurrection 3 tips to get idle equipment ready to go 1. Fight fuel fungus If your diesel engine has been idle for more than three months, you could be facing fungus. Bacterial and fungal growth can clog filters, pumps and fuel lines, and also produce organic acids that speed corrosion. Use a diesel fuel […]

September 6, 2010

Construction Equipment

Volvo Rents launches free iPhone app

Volvo Rents launched a free iPhone application for customers, vendors, salespeople and franchises to easily access product information and franchise data. Customers can access rental equipment information including equipment make, model number and specifications. Franchise owners can login and access data directly from their Rental Management System and open equipment brochures and data in the field, […]

August 5, 2010