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Smaller than deck of cards, new Encore asset tracker designed to hide from thieves
PasstimeHD has unveiled its new asset tracking device, the Encore GPS tag, which is self-powered and requires no wiring. Itâs also 25 percent smaller than a deck of cards and can be placed on construction equipment attachments, such as buckets, forks and hydraulic hammers, as well as on trailers, containers and large tools. It also [âŚ]
December 31, 2019
Dealers
ARA survey: Majority of contractors plan to increase equipment rentals
A new study for the rental equipment industry indicates a majority of contractors plan to increase rentals during the next year. Most contractors surveyed (93 percent) rented equipment last year, and 52 percent of them said they expected to rent more equipment over the next year. Another 40 percent expected to  rent at least as much [âŚ]
August 29, 2019
Dealers
Bidadoo reports 50% growth in its online equipment auctions
Bidadoo, an online construction equipment auction firm, reports a 50 percent increase in sales growth for the first half of 2019 when compared to the same period last year. Part of the growth has come from an increase in construction equipment manufacturers and rental companies using the online auction service to sell equipment coming off [âŚ]
August 5, 2019
Dealers
Online auctioneer bidadoo sees rising supply of used construction equipment
Bidadoo has increased its sales force and expanded into new markets since an increasing amount of used construction equipment came on the market. More here.
June 13, 2019
Dealers
Strong construction market to continue with rising equipment sales, no recession, reports Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo is predicting another strong year for the heavy equipment and construction industries. Get more information on the report here on Equipment World.
March 1, 2019
Dealers
American Rental Association unveils new brand identity, new name for âRental Showâ
The logo update is part of an extensive branding initiative intended to carry the association forward in better serving its member. More information here!
July 2, 2018
Dealers
United Rentals reports 25% leap in revenue in Q1
Reflecting strong industry growth and acquisitions, United Rentals is reporting a 25.1 percent jump in rental revenue for the first quarter of 2018, compared to a year ago. Total revenue was $1.734 billion and rental revenue was $1.459 billion for the first quarter for the rental giant. Thatâs compared to $1.356 billion and $1.166 billion, [âŚ]
April 20, 2018
Dealers
With strong 2018 outlook, Global Rental Alliance focuses on workforce development, technology
Strategies to promote more women and minorities in the rental industry, as well as efforts to engage young professionals, provoked a lively discussion when the Global Rental Alliance (GRA) met recently at The Rental Show in New Orleans. Technology trends and workforce development issues are priorities for the members, they say. Technology is the one area [âŚ]
April 3, 2018
Dealers
ARA: 2018 equipment rental revenue to grow 4.5%; Rental Penetration Index now at 53%
The American Rental Association has released its latest Rental Equipment Monitor forecast, along with current Rental Penetration Index, at the start of The Rental Show this week in New Orleans. ARA now says that it expects total rental equipment for all segments (including construction, general tool and party/event) to reach nearly $60 billion by 2021. [âŚ]
February 21, 2018
Dealers
Business Roundup: Liebherr sees orders jump; Tax overhaul a mixed bag for dealers; Proposed AWP standards would affect rentals; Dealer Institute course on managing iron; New Atlas Copco VPs; Construction starts predicted to rise
Liebherr sees âsignificantâ jump in orders; uses start-up culture to launch products Liebherr says it will add 2,240 employees by the end of this year, seeing what Stefan Heissler, member of the board of directors of Liebherr-International AG, calls a âvery significant jump in ordersâ in 2017. In the first six months of 2017, Liebherr [âŚ]
November 7, 2017
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