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The August/September 2017 Issue of Rental Features Annual 'Business Survival Guide'

The August/September 2017 issue of Rental features our annual 'Business Survival Guide,' featuring wisdom from industry experts on topics of critical interest to rental professionals.

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US Equipment Rental and Construction Stocks Attract Harvey Buying

With tens of thousands displaced and the heart of the US energy industry damaged, analysts anticipate a major rebuilding job on the Gulf Coast

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United Rentals Donates $200,000 to American Red Cross in Support of Harvey Relief

United Rentals Inc.

Within United, the employee-funded nonprofit United Compassion Fund has already granted approximately $100,000 to colleagues in need, and is prepared for aid to increase as the waters subside.

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CRA Third Annual Golf Tournament Scheduled for Nov. 3 in Corona, CA

California Rental Association

In addition to the round of golf, tournament fees include range balls, a cart, a BBQ lunch and reception. Entries are available for foursomes, at $780, or individuals at $195.

AGC Survey: 70% of Contractors Still Struggling to Find Qualified Craft Workers

Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)

Craft worker shortages are the most severe in the West followed by the Midwest, South and Northeast

Tight labor market conditions are prompting firms to change the way they operate, recruit and compensate workers, according to Stephen Sandherr, chief executive officer for the Associated General Contractors.

VS220 DUST-COLLECT-R Portable Vacuum System

General Equipment Company

Ideal for use with its extensive line of surface grinders, planers and other surface preparation solutions, General Equipment Company’s new VS220 Portable Vacuum System offers an effective dust control system that balances power, performance and utility.

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Construction News

How Hurricanes Affect Construction Jobs

The damage brought by Hurricane Harvey has upended the lives of thousands of Texans and continues to wreak havoc on their communities. Rebuilding will require a slew of construction jobs, as roads, buildings, and homes get needed repairs.

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Lojack Helped Recover More Than $10M in Stolen Equipment in 2016

LoJack Corporation

LoJack's "2016 Construction Equipment Theft Recovery Report" indicated wheeled and tracked loaders were the most stolen types of equipment in 2016

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Caterpillar Foundation Donates $300,000 to Red Cross for Hurricane Harvey Relief

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Caterpillar Inc. and its dealers also making generators available for power needs

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Terex Lattice Boom Truck Crane Erects Wind Turbines in Swiss Alps

This type of high alpine project is enormously challenging on equipment so the crane service provider decided to rely on the proven strengths of its Terex TC 2800-1 lattice boom truck crane

On behalf of German company Enercon GmbH, Switzerland-based Welti-Furrer Pneukran & Spezialtransporte AG erected three E-92 wind turbines at the Gries Pass, which has an altitude of roughly 8,202 ft.

Deere Third-Quarter Income Soars 31%, Expects 10% 2017 Sales Growth

Nine-month equipment sales up 6%, with ag equipment contributing 5% growth and construction 10%

Deere Q3 2017 Group Results

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MEWP Fatalities Decline as Global Rental Market Grows

International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)

The fatal injury rate (FIR) for mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) declined in 2016, despite the fact that the total MEWP rental fleet and the number of rental days worldwide increased significantly over the same period.

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