News & Analysis

The latest happenings with rental centers, retail stores and dealerships.

Highlights

Photo by United Rentals
Headline News

United Rentals Sets Records Topping $3.7 Billion in Total Revenue in 2023

Jan. 26, 2024
United posted $3.119 billion in equipment rental revenue in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to $2.747 billion in the fourth quarter of 2022, a 13.5-percent jump.
Graphic by MyCranes
mycrane_marketplace_screenshot_384
Headline News

MyCrane Launches Global Lifting Equipment Marketplace

Dec. 7, 2024
Officially launched at bauma China last month, the Marketplace draws on the strengths of the MyCrane crane rental platform, which is already well-established in highly active ...
ara_hof_logo3
The ARA Show

Bick Jones, Peter Lancken, and David Wilcox II to be Inducted into ARA’s Hall of Fame

Dec. 5, 2024
This year’s inductees into the Rental Hall of Fame will be recognized at The ARA Show 2025 in Las Vegas.
Photo by Sinoboom
sinoboom_units_at_johnson_arabia_24
Aerial Equipment

Sinoboom Delivers Large Consignment Order of MEWPs to Johnson Arabia

Nov. 18, 2024
Johnson Arabia, one of the fastest-growing MEWP rental companies in the Gulf Cooperating Council region, has begun receiving a large consignment of telescopic and articulating...
Graphic by Point of Rental
point_of_rental_accountiq_syrinx_2024
Software

Point of Rental, AccountsIQ Announce Syrinx Integration

Nov. 18, 2024
Designed for companies outgrowing their entry-level systems, AccountsIQ offers advanced financial capabilities without the complexity or cost of a full ERP.

Recommended

Rer Safepromo
Aerial/Lifting

Download the Aerial Safety eBook "Safe Use"

Sept. 27, 2020
A look at ANSI standards, safe exit at height, aerial rescue scenarios, training, and more.
Photo by LGMG
lgmg_cover_pic_24
Aerial Equipment

Interview with LGMG’s Dickey Bennett and Mark Elton: Robust Features

Nov. 11, 2024
Dickey Bennett, director of key accounts sales, LGMG, and Mark Elton, director of research & development, LGMG, talk with RER about the growing popularity of larger boomlifts,...
Photo by Motion Industries
motion_industries_building_2024
Manufacturers

Motion Industries Acquires Canadian Hydraulics Manufacturer Stony Creek Hydraulics

Nov. 9, 2024
Founded in 1998, Stoney Creek Hydraulics specializes in hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder manufacture and repair.
Photo by Palazzani Industrie
palazzani_industrie_hosts_university_students2
Aerial Equipment

Palazzani Industrie Hosts University Engineering Students for a Training Day

Nov. 9, 2024
The object of the visit was to provide students with a direct and in-depth experience in the world of design and manufacturing of operating machines, offering a concrete overview...
Photo by Caterpillar
caterpillar_medium_dozer_enhancements_20242
Wall Street Beat

Caterpillar Revenues Slide 4 Percent in Third Quarter

Oct. 30, 2024
The decrease in sales volume was mainly driven by lower sales of equipment to end users.