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Rntus.com Unveils Latest Effort to Bring Equipment Owners and Users Together

The self-funded Los Angeles-based company came out of its pilot phase this week with the live launch of its website and mobile marketplace app that joins owners of items and renters (Rntus.com keeps 20 percent of the transaction).

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Sponsored Content

Top 3 Reasons Shops Shouldn’t Purchase “Cheap” Equipment or Parts

Noregon

Purchasing a diagnostic tool? Continue reading to learn the top 3 reasons shops should prioritize quality over cheap.

Top 3 Reasons Shops Shouldn’t Purchase “Cheap” Equipment or Parts

An ‘Airbnb for Construction Machinery,’ Dozr Expands to US

Dozr, an online heavy equipment marketplace, has begun operating in Florida, providing area construction and agriculture equipment owners a way to make money from their idle machinery.

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Terex Cranes to Close China Plant

Terex Cranes will close its crane manufacturing facility in Jinan, China, according to Steve Filipov, president of Terex Cranes. Filipov revealed this news in an exclusive interview with American Cranes & Transport.

Point of Rental Creates Industry-First Customer Rewards App

Point of Rental Software

Point of Rental Software unveiled the first Customer Rewards app in the rental industry in its version 2016 update, enabling rental businesses around the world to easily manage a customer loyalty program.

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Briggs & Stratton Brings First Bluetooth Portable Generator to Market

Briggs & Stratton

The Briggs & Stratton 8,000 Watt** Elite Series Portable Generator with StatStation Wireless featuring Bluetooth technology is now listed on Amazon.com and HomeDepot.com.

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CRA Sells Out Exhibit Space for Upcoming 2017 Rental Rally Tradeshow

California Rental Association

The California Rental Association's 2017 Rental Rally Tradeshow, scheduled for Jan. 30 through Feb. 1, 2017 in Las Vegas is a sellout at 345 booths, making the show twice the size of the CRA's 2015 event.

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Tandem Crane Lifts Make 1950s Bridge Replacement an Overnight Project

Bridge contractor relies on Terex cranes for tandem lifts to erect 16 I-beams, false decking and fascia platforms during a tight overnight timeframe over a busy interstate

Selecting the two-crane option, the Terex cranes were employed because of their compact size, system length and capacity, and ease of assembly/disassembly. The plan called for the HC 110 crane to be positioned in the median of I-75, while the larger HC 165 crane would be placed near the abutment wall.

Walk-Behind Trenchers

[VIDEO] How Barreto’s New RTK Trenchers Push Production and Reliability

In the latest Construction Equipment Closeup, see how tracks allow the latest design of the stand-on, pedestrian trenchers to handle a 48-in. bar, while smart component upgrades boost reliability of the controls and boom pivot.

[VIDEO] How Barreto’s New RTK Trenchers Push Production and Reliability

[VIDEO] Wacker Neuson Launches Medium-frame Skid-steer and Compact Track Loaders

In an exclusive interview, Brent Coffey, Wacker Neuson, discusses the completely ground-up design behind the new medium-frame loaders.

[Video] Wacker Neuson Launches Medium-frame Skid-steer and Compact Track Loaders

2017 US Housing Demand Expected to Grow Faster than Barriers to Affordability

National Association of Home Builders

Economists speaking at the 2017 International Builders’ Show forecast continued gradual housing-market growth despite rising prices, interest rates, and limited lots, labor and lending

Compact Track Loaders

VT-70 is ASV's First Mid-Frame Vertical-Lift Compact Track Loader

ASV transformed its undercarriage from its previous closed design to an open-rail and drive-sprocket design for longer sprocket and bogie life, easier and faster undercarriage cleaning

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Business Services

Contractors Plan to Hire in 2017, Expecting Strong Public, Private Demand

AGC survey reveals 73% of construction firms plan to expand payrolls in 2017 but remain worried about availability of qualified workers

“Contractors have relatively high expectations for 2017 as they predict the economy and demands for all types of construction will grow,” said Stephen E. Sandherr, AGC's chief executive officer. “As a result of this optimism, many firms expect to expand their headcount next year.”

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