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World Bank Economist: US Should Invest in Infrastructure

McKinsey & Company

Authoritative voices form a chorus saying the drop in infrastructure investment as a percentage of GDP "has caused America to lose its innovation edge"

Federal Infrastructure Investment as a Percentage of GDP, 1950-2008. The graph falls from a maximum of about 1.25% in the early 1950s to about .2% in 2008.

Brisk Rental Show Sales Signal Industry Optimism

Brisk Rental Show Sales Signal Exhibitor, Attendee Optimism

C&J Sweeping: Keeping the Customer Satisfied

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Washington Confirms $590 Million Rail Plans

Stimulus package will improve Amtrak corridor from Portland to Seattle

NRMCA Offers Certification Program Online

The Concrete Delivery Professional certification program is now offered online

Trucks & Accessories

Travis Acquires Everlite Alumatech Assets

Production of Alumatech Trailer product line will move to Travis' Houston, TX, facility.

Ramirent to Pilot Wynne Systems' RentalMan

Wynne Systems, an international provider of software for the equipment industry, announced that Finland-based Ramirent will move forward with a pilot of Wynne's RentalMan and InfoManager rental management applications.

Canadian Equipment Rental Fund Limited Partnership Announces New Products and Services

Canadian Equipment Rental Fund Limited Partnership, is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, The Smart-Way Disposal & Recycling Company Ltd., has developed several new products and services.

KHL: Kanamoto and JP Nelson Create Singapore Rental Joint Venture

Japanese rental company Kanamoto has formed a rental joint venture with Singapore rental company JP Nelson Equipment (JPN).

True Value Rental Names Billy Goat Lawn and Garden Supplier of the Year for 2010

True Value Company's rental division, based in Chicago, named Billy Goat Industries its 2010 Lawn and Garden Supplier of the Year on Jan. 31 during the co-op's Spring and Rental Market in Orlando, FL.

Hertz Fourth Quarter Revenues Up 4.4%

Hertz Equipment Rental Corp. has reported worldwide equipment rental revenues were $286.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2010, a 4.4% increase from the prior year period.

Pump Rental: Gather the Necessary Information

Prior to approaching a rental center, gather as much information about your dewatering application as possible.

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