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Wajax Announces a 33% Increase in 2012 First Quarter Earnings

Wajax Power Systems recorded a 32% increase in sales as a result of the acquisition of Harper Power Products Inc. in May 2011 and improved equipment, parts and service volumes in western Canada.

Caterpillar Sells 65% Stake in Logistics Business

Caterpillar agrees to deal with Platinum Energy to sell the majority of its stake in Cat Logistics

Ritchie Bros. to Acquire Online Marketplace AssetNation

Ritchie Bros. Asset Solutions

Ritchie Bros. agrees to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of AssetNation in an all cash deal valued at approximately $64 million

Kansas City Mayor Proposes Tax Increase to Fund Infrastructure Construction

Increased sales and property taxes could help fund infrastructure maintenance and repair if Mayor Sly James can persuade voters to approve the proposal

Renters' Review: It's About Providing the Right Solution

This feature is the result of real-life rental experiences as told by members of the staff of Rental. Each individual chose a different rental source from which to rent a piece of equipment to complete a real job. What you'll find here are their honest perceptions of customer service, equipment performance and more.

Shown here is the pressure washer Jenny rented to wash the siding of her house. The equipment performed well and was sized perfectly for her needs.

Finning Q1 Revenues Increase 16% to $1.5 Billion

Market conditions remained robust in all regions and product support revenues reached a new record

USI Insurance Services Acquires Assets of National Insurance Specialists (NIS)

USI Insurance Services announced the closing of the acquisition of certain assets of National Insurance Specialists (NIS). The acquisition is expected to contribute approximately $1.6 million in revenues to USI on an annual basis.

Strongco Reports 100% Increase in Q1 2012 Net Income

Strongco reported earnings before income taxes of $1.7 million compared to $661,000.

KHL: IRN Survey Reveals Most Important Elements of Rental Service

Equipment users across the world are in broad agreement over the most important elements of rental service, with on-time delivery, availability of equipment, equipment reliability, and on-site back-up from the rental supplier being consistently rated as the top four factors in the Attitudes to Rental survey conducted by International Rental News magazine.

Hilti CEO Says Market Share Rose Throughout Downturn

Hilti's aggressive sales model has helped the tool and equipment maker during the prolonged worldwide downturn in the construction market, CEO Bo Risberg said during a visit to the company's North American headquarters in Tulsa.

New Online Resource for Contract Documents Education Materials

American Institute of Architects

American Institute of Architects' (AIA) new portal hosts Contract Documents training and education resources in one convenient online site

True Value Rental Offerings Showcased at Midwest Regional Demo Day

True Value Rental Businesses

True Value brought together more than 100 supplier representatives, rental operators and store associates to take part in its second regional Rental Demo Day event in Menomonee Falls, WI.

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