Point of Rental celebrates 40 years

April 12, 2022  |  Company News, News

Point of Rental, Fort Worth, Texas, is celebrating 40 years of business along with providing software-based solutions for those in the equipment and event rental industry. Founded in 1982 as part of Overland Rentals, Point of Rental was built by three former NASA engineers who wanted to start their …
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L. B. White Company, LLC introduces Volt electric heaters

April 4, 2022  |  Company News, News

L. B. White Company, LLC, a manufacturer of agricultural, horticultural, commercial, and industrial heaters and torches as well as overall climate solutions, is pleased to introduce the Volt family of portable electric heaters. When it’s not desirable or possible to use LP gas, natural gas, or ker…
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Q&A with IFAI board chair Amy Bircher

April 1, 2022  |  News

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is an excerpt from an article that appeared in the January 2022 issue of Specialty Fabrics Review magazine. To read the full article, visit www.SpecialtyFabricsReview.com.
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New members 

April 1, 2022  |  News

The Tent Rental Division (TRD) represents companies in the commercial tent marketplace, hosts an annual Tent Expo and Conference, promotes safety for the tent installer and the public in tented events, offers member-only access to the valuable ballasting tool, assembles products and services listing…
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RentalMax acquires Regional Rentals & Sales

March 31, 2022  |  Company News, News

RentalMax, Carol Stream, Ill., has acquired Regional Rentals & Sales, Hobart, Ind. The acquisition was effective on Feb. 1, 2022 and gives RentalMax nine store locations serving the Greater Chicagoland area. This is its first location in Indiana, which the company sees as an extension of its cur…
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United Rentals adds zero-emission portable energy systems

March 29, 2022  |  Company News, News

United Rentals, Stamford, Conn., now will offer its customers zero-emission power systems with the introduction of Powrbank battery systems in its rental fleet. The company’s partnership with manufacturer POWR2 Energy Solutions, Bethel, Conn., represents a significant investment in susta…
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U.S. sanctions compliance

March 23, 2022  |  Industry News, News

In response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, new sanctions/restrictive measures have been issued by the U.S., EU, UK and several other countries. Violations of these sanctions are prosecuted as felony violations of federal criminal law, and it is vital that companies understand that the standard …
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COVID-EID loan deferment period extended

March 21, 2022  |  Industry News, News

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is providing additional deferment of principal and interest payments for existing COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) borrowers. The extension brings the total deferment time to 30 months from inception. Key information regarding deferment:&nb…
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Steves Rental opens in Millis, Mass.

March 18, 2022  |  Company News, News

After nearly 40 years of involvement in the equipment and event rental industry spanning a broad range of roles, Steve Reitter is striking out on his own — with a little help from the next generation — as an independent rental owner. On March 1, 2022, Reitter and his son, Stephen, opened Steves…
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Sunbelt Rentals continues growth spurt

March 17, 2022  |  Company News, News

In a conference call with analysts on March 9, Brendan Horgan, CEO of Ashtead Group, which is the parent company of Sunbelt Rentals, said he was pleased with the ongoing growth across the group. “Rental revenues for the nine months in North America were well ahead of last year’s pandemic-affecte…
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