Rental Product News provides professional rental operators with the latest insights on equipment asset management so they can make their businesses more productive and competitive. RPN also provides insight on how leaders in the equipment rental field are getting the best return from their assets through better equipment selection, application, maintenance and safety techniques.
Rental Product News
Rental News
In The October/November 2005 Issue
Cover Story
Today's Skid Steers
A staple on every jobsite, today’s skid steers range from compact powerhouses built to fit in the tightest spaces up to hefty workhorses able to keep pace with much larger pieces of equipment.
Features
Upcoming Shows
Secret Shoppers
In order to see rental transactions from the point of view of your customers — and to get clean carpets — our staff goes on an undercover mission.
By Lisa Cleaver
The Evolution of Power
Compressors and generators are becoming more efficient and eco-friendly as they provide power on today’s jobsites.
Rolling With the Changes
With equipment costs poised to increase and several other factors in flux, you need to be ready to make adjustments.
A Better Way to Transport Equipment
The Retriever from Up-N-Atom provides solutions to rental businesses and contractors alike.
Everybody's Business
Returning the Favor
Showing an interest in your customers’ needs can help build their loyalty in your business.
Departments
Make it Easy
Do customers want to do business with you, or is it just that the competition is worse?
By Dick Detmer
Products
New Products
The following are products recently introduced to the rental market, as well as models which have undergone significant changes. For more information on any of these products, simply fill out the reader service card included in this issue.
Computer Software
Here’s a look at what computer software suppliers have to offer your rental business.
Industry Update
Industry Update
Rental industry news for October 2005
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