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United Rentals' Q3 Report Shows 19% Increase in Rental Revenue, Rates Up 7.5%

United Rentals Inc.

Rental revenue increased 19.1%, reflecting year-over-year increases of 7.5% in rental rates and 15.0% in the volume of equipment on rent. The company has updated its outlook for an increase in rental rates to about 6% for the full year

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Administration Plan for High-Speed Rail Just Inching Along

CA is the last hope for true high speed, state officials talking about shortening route

Stone Construction Workers Join National Campaign to Promote American Manufacturing

Workers at the Honeoye, Ontario County, firm created a video that has been selected for A Day in the American Life website launched by the Wisconsin-based Association of Equipment Manufacturers.

KHL: Terex Predicts Access, Rental Expansion in China

Genie - Terex AWP

Terex China president Ken Lousberg said the company was well-placed to capitalize on the growth of powered access equipment and rental in China, having opened an aerial work platform (AWP) factory in Changzhou last year.

KHL: Atlas Copco to Expand Portable Energy Division

Atlas Copco Power Technique

Atlas Copco said it will continue to develop its renamed Portable Energy division, expanding the multi-brand approach it has taken with compressors into other products including generators and pumps.

ARA Supports Extension of 100 Percent Bonus Depreciation

American Rental Association (ARA)

ARA has joined 77 other organizations in signing an ad hoc coalition letter urging Congress to extend the 100 percent depreciation bonus through December 2012.

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Negotiating From Strength: Making the Most of the New ASA Bid Proposal and Addendum

Subcontractors can use ASA's revised bid proposal form and addendum to negotiate favorable terms with general contractors

Torque Up Skid-steer Auger Performance

Hydraulic flow, auger size and ground conditions influence the most productive attachment choice for your skid steer.

All McMillen 75 Series Augers feature a planetary gear reduction auger drive to protect the drive elements from excessive wear and tear.

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Options Optimize Skid Steer Operator Productivity

Today's options can transform a skid steer from utility machine to production workhorse

Skid steers will continue to become easier to operate and more productive as manufacturers take advantage of advances in new control system technologies.

Atlanta Region's $6.14 Billion Transport-Project List Ready for Voters

Referendum will decide fate of biggest infrastructure infusion in 40 years

LaHood Announces $928.5M to Repair, Modernize Transit Infrastructure

US transportation secretary said money will support 300 projects and put people to work

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OSHA Publishes Revised Materials on Worker Safety, Health

Occupational Safety & Health Administration

New information explains workers' and employers' rights, how to protect workers from hazards in the construction, general and maritime industries

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