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Multiquip Names Indian Distributor

March 29, 2004
Carson, Calif.-based Multiquip Inc. last week named its newest distributor today to serve India, Myanmar (Burma), Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bhutan, Nepal and the Maldives...
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CRA Supports Workers Comp Reform Initiative

March 22, 2004
The California Rental Association has joined in efforts to place a workers’ compensation reform initiative on the general election ballot in November. The initiative, called the...
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ARA Releases Official Rental Show Attendance

March 22, 2004
In addition to the 37 percent attendance increase among rental personnel, The American Rental Association last week announced that delegates attended from more than 30 countries...
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JLG 2Q Revenues Increase 56 Percent, Files Financial Restatement

March 22, 2004
McConnellsburg, Pa.-based JLG Industries last week announced consolidated revenues for the second quarter ended January 31, 2004 of $236.5 million, a 56 percent increase from ...
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More Lift Buyers Purchase From Rental Companies

March 22, 2004
Associated Equipment Distributors’ Construction Equipment Marketplace Report last week reported that only 57.7 percent of equipment buyers purchase new lifting equipment (aerial...
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Joper Takes on Smith Compressor Line

March 15, 2004
Boss Industries recently announced a license and distribution agreement with Mexican firm Joper, granting Joper and its MaquiRent rental division exclusive
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Good and Bad News from the Show Floor

March 1, 2004
In one of the best signs of a rental industry rebound, foot traffic was up and buying was brisk at The Rental Show in Atlanta last month. Almost every
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HSS RentX to Open Branches, Re-shape Network

March 1, 2004
DENVER HSS RentX plans to expand its presence in key metropolitan markets, company officials said last month. Under new owner 3i Group, the Denver-based
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Investment Group to Acquire Woods Equipment

Jan. 20, 2004
San Francisco investment group Genstar Capital Partners III has reached agreement to acquire Oregon, Ill.-based Woods Equipment Co., a manufacturer of