industry-news

ARA’s latest US and Canada Economic Forecast Released at The ARA Show 

In its updated forecast, the American Rental Association (ARA) stated that the industry is projected to grow 5.2 percent in 2025, totalling $87.5 billion.

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general-interest

The Oldest Lawn Mower in the World

If spring has started with a bit of warmth, many readers will have already dragged their lawn mower from its winter slumber and commenced this year’s mowing. But have you ever wondered where the first lawn mower came from?

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technology

ARA Launches Equipment Rental Guard Program for Theft Mitigation

The American Rental Association (ARA) estimates that more than $100 million worth of rental equipment is stolen annually, highlighting the critical need for a robust theft prevention and recovery program.

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In The News

Takeuchi-US Hires Derek Koontz as National Accounts Manager

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just-for-fun

3-in-1 Combat Transforms From Street-Legal Ebike to Snowmobile

“The Combat bike can be a dirt bike, a snowmobile, and a street-legal bike, 100% electric – all in one at a reasonable price! It was something I’d always dreamed of. The 3-in-1 makes it an all-year vehicle,” explains Aldo Baiocchi, President of Avvenire Electric Vehicles International.

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company-news

United Rentals Announces Record Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Results - The Full Release.

United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024 and reported its full-year1 results on Form 10-K. The company also announced its full-year 2025 guidance

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general-interest

The Story Of The Caterpillar Name , Chosen Over Proposed Name; Mud Turtle

The most significant engineering innovation attributed to Benjamin Holt, one of our founders, was the invention of the first commercially successful track-type tractor – today’s dozer.

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industry-news

World of Asphalt 2025: A Comprehensive Industry Showcase

The World of Asphalt Show & Conference takes place March 25-27, 2025, at the America’s Center Convention Complex in St. Louis, Missouri.

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