Tag: Equipment
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Essential Construction Equipment for the Ideal Storefront
When a construction client wants to open a business, they’ll need a building crew that prioritizes style, aesthetics, and function for a storefront that will attract customers. Precision and efficiency are paramount for construction crews working on new storefronts. Your equipment will play a major role in how the building looks and functions. Outdated or…
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6 New Products for General Equipment and Tool Rental
New products are introduced to the general equipment and tool rental industry all the time. Whether these are announced as an updated solution, a brand new tool, or new equipment to add to your lot, these products found a problem and have been designed to address it. As published in the March/April 2025 issue of…
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Equipment Sale Leaseback: IRS vs. FASB Considerations
An equipment sale leaseback is a financial arrangement where a company sells its equipment to a leasing company or financial institution and then immediately leases it back for continued use. Essentially, it’s a way for a business to free up cash tied to equipment it owns while still retaining access to that equipment for its operations.…
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Sgro Appointed President of Yanmar Compact Equipment North America
Anna Christine Sgro has been appointed president of Yanmar Compact Equipment’s North American region. In this position, she will focus on enhancing organizational integration, improving financial performance and driving customer success through innovative product and service development. Together with her team, she aims to establish Yanmar CE as a leader in the compact equipment industry…
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ARA Addresses Rental Equipment Theft
Picture this: a customer comes in requesting a specific piece of equipment they need for the next couple of days. It’s in stock. You do your due diligence, capture their information, set up the agreement, take payment, etc. After a quick inspection and confirming the machine is in good order, it’s brought around to the…
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Rental Snapshot – From Family to Job Site: Art’s Rental Equipment, Inc.
Q. How did you first get your start in the rental industry? Art’s Rental was started in Newport, Ky., in 1967 by Arthur Arlinghaus. Art ran the company with his six sons, who now own and operate the business. Art’s began renting small tools to homeowners.Art’s Rental Equipment, Inc. in its Newport location, 1968.Art’s Rental Equipment, Inc.…
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Eye On Rental: Equipment and Tool Rental Industry 2025 – Strength and Growth
In my opinion, the American equipment rental industry is strong and is on the brink of phenomenal growth. I believe the combination of relatively low inflation, increased infrastructure and construction spending and a more business-friendly administration all point to considerable potential for rental companies. Technology and social media continue to have a dramatic effect on…
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State of the General Equipment and Tool Rental Industry 2025
The entire construction industry has been tasked to continue to do business with less. Professional contractors are struggling with a challenged labor market, homeowners face high interest rates, and wages aren’t keeping up with the price of goods. All of these factors plus many more are pushing everyone to do more with less. Yet, there’s…
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Bobcat Company Extends Heavy Construction Equipment Lineup
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in Business, Business Services, Compact Wheel Loaders, Construction Safety, Construction Technology, Dealers, Earthmoving – Compact, Earthmoving Equipment, Equipment, Equipment Management, Excavators, Featured, Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8, Loaders, Service Centers, Trucks, Trucks & Accessories, Worksite EquipmentBobcat Company has announced the expansion of its portfolio by adding new heavy construction equipment. Bobcat is adding four new large wheel loaders and two new large excavators will be available at select North American Bobcat dealerships in mid-Q2 2025. Large Wheel Loaders New to the Bobcat lineup are the L205, L235, L255, and L285…
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Making Moves: Equipment Trailering Today
Heavy-haul trailers such as flatbeds, step decks and goosenecks are essential to the construction industry, ensuring that heavy machinery, equipment and materials are transported safely and efficiently. Over the past decade, these trailers have undergone significant changes driven by technological advancements, regulatory updates and evolving customer demands. Changes in Heavy-haul Trailers and Their Impact on…