Mitch Holt promoted to GM

October 27, 2022  |  Company News, News

Mitch Holt has been promoted to General Manager for Lodging Solutions and Industrial Tent Systems (ITS). He has been an industry leader in temporary structure rentals for the past 18 years and joined the ITS organization in 2021 as Director of Human Resources.  Industrial Tent Systems founded By Ti…
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A1 Tablecloth launches virtual showroom & tablescape designer

October 27, 2022  |  Company News, News

A1 Tablecloth Company, South Hackensack, N.J., has partnered with the well-known 3D visualization platform Merri to launch its very own Virtual Showroom. The platform made for event planning allows users to visualize an event space using 3D models of event props and A1’s linens. The Virtual Sh…
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United Rentals to add zero-emissions hydrogen power generators to fleet

October 26, 2022  |  News

United Rentals, Stamford, Conn., will add several hydrogen power generators to its North American rental fleet in the coming months. With the generators, United Rentals customers will have a zero-emissions power solution to charge electric vehicles, tools and other equipment, advancing worksite elec…
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ARA survey shows rental market stable

October 25, 2022  |  News

Both equipment and event rental companies have reached a point of stability after almost three years of a pandemic-induced roller coaster ride, according to the latest quarterly economic impact survey conducted by the American Rental Association (ARA). In answer to the question “Would you say…
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Shelter Structures America opens new distribution center

October 19, 2022  |  News

Shelter Structures America, Palos Verdes Estates, Calif., is expanding its national footprint by adding its third distribution facility. The new location outside of Roanoke, Va., comes months after Shelter’s announced it had purchased a new distribution center in Chicago. “Shelter Structure…
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Party Rental Ltd. celebrates its golden anniversary

October 18, 2022  |  News

Launched in 1972 by founders Michael and Sunny Halperin, Party Rental Ltd., Teterboro, N.J., marks its 50th anniversary in 2022. The company started out as Jersey Party Rental in Englewood, N.J., operating out of a six-car garage behind a local liquor store with an initial inventory of 50 table…
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Tricia Schmitt named president and chief revenue officer AFR Furniture Rental

October 12, 2022  |  News

Tricia Schmitt has been named president and chief revenue officer, AFR Furniture Rental, Pennsauken, N.J. She has been with the company for more than 21 years and also was an AFR client for 10 years prior to joining the team. According to the company, Schmitt has been dedicated to fosterin…
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United Rentals reducing emissions

October 6, 2022  |  Company News, News

United Rentals, Stamford, Conn., has outlined the steps the company is taking to reduce the environmental impact of its operations and help its customers reduce their carbon footprint. The initiatives United Rentals is undertaking to achieve these goals are detailed in the new white paper “Sustain…
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In memoriam: Jerry Smolar

September 26, 2022  |  Industry News

Jerry Smolar, 72, of Beverly Hills, Calif., died Sept. 13, 2022. Smolar is known for establishing The Chameleon Chair® Collection. He was hired by Arthur Andersen & Co. right after graduating from college. Smolar went on to hold executive positions at Safeco Insurance, PIP Printing, Image Enter…
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Webinar | Non-Engineered Ballasting Tool Overview and Demonstration presented by TRD & ARA

September 22, 2022  |  ATA News, News

The question of how much ballast is necessary to safely secure a tent is one that tent rental companies have been struggling with for decades. While most newer tents are certified by engineers to require a set amount of ballast, there are still many – particularly older tents or tents that have be…
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