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Business Services

Top Contractor List Returns for 2013 – New & Improved

Refined Tar-based Sealer Status Update

PCTC update on bans of refined tar-based sealer

Ritchie Bros. Conducts Final Auctions of 2012 and Sets New Records

Ritchie Bros. Asset Solutions

Record $3.9 billion of equipment sold in 2012, including $1.3 billion sold to online bidders

ICUEE-The Demo Expo Sponsors New Diesel Technician Scholarship

Show partners with AEMP to advance quality industry workforce, increase fleet management presence

Housing Remains on Growth Track for 2013

National Association of Home Builders

But tight lending standards, inaccurate appraisals and mortgage interest deduction proposals could dampen future housing demand

Financing, Insurance & Leasing

Fiscal Issues Influence Decline in Equipment Finance Confidence Index

Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation

Despite overall optimism in the equipment finance industry, December confidence has dropped 1.4 points mostly due to fiscal uncertainty

While December confidence has decreased, 35% of survey respondents did indicate they believe their company will increase spending on business development activities during the next six months, an increase from November indications.

NPE Early Bird Registration Closes January 4

Register for National Pavement Expo 2013 education sessions Jan. 23-26 in Nashville at up to 31% off the regular price

Business Services

The Art of Appreciation

Construction Business Coaching

Small tokens of appreciation and unexpected thank you’s get you remembered

Make it a habit to thank your clients on a regular and unexpected basis.

Sunbelt Acquires Energy-Related Rental Firm JMR Industries

Sunbelt Rentals has acquired JMR Industries of Odessa, TX for an initial consideration of $32 million with deferred consideration of up to $12 million payable over the next three years depending on future profitability.

Volvo Rents Expands California Footprint with New Store in Turlock

Volvo Rents has opened a new rental center in Turlock, CA. This is the latest move in the company’s continued expansion of its California rental business portfolio, increasing its statewide total to 14 rental centers.

Volvo Rents opens Turlock, CA location.

ARA Insurance and NER to Honor Washington Detective for Efforts in Recovering Stolen Equipment

National Equipment Register

Detective Terry Haldeman of the Snohomish County Auto Theft (SNOCAT) Task Force in Everett, WA is the winner of the ARA Insurance/NER Theft Award for 2012.

Video: Bidding Online During a Ritchie Bros. Equipment Auction

This Ritchie Bros. video (1:14 min.) demonstrates what it's like to bid during a live Ritchie Bros. auction, with people bidding on-site and online in real time

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