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News ArchivesYEAR2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 MONTH Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec HEADLINES New SGX generators from Subaru Oct. 15, 2010 – Subaru says its new line of SGX Generators offers high quality features, durable construction and technologically-advanced Subaru EX overhead cam (OHC) engines, making them reliable, rugged and powerful. The commercial generators are available in three models to meet the needs of numerous users, from homeowners to professional contractors. RSC to host companywide used equipment sale Oct. 15, 2010 – Dependable equipment originally sourced direct from top-tier manufacturers will be on sale at over 400 RSC Equipment Rental locations for the company's first ever Used Equipment Yard Sale on Thursday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Wanted: The rental industry's top crime-fighters Oct. 13, 2010 — Nominations are now being accepted for the ARA Insurance/National Equipment Register (NER) Theft Award, an honour bestowed upon an individual who has helped the equipment rental industry fight equipment theft. New Dragon X2 features three-day run time Oct. 13, 2010 – According to Dri-Eaz, the new Dragon X2 mobile furnace offers easy transporting, the ability to direct heat to three separate areas of a structure and three days’ on-board fuel supply. The Dragon X2’s trailer-mounted design also saves space for other critical equipment on restoration trucks.JLG introduces steel hoods for engine-powered boom lifts Oct. 12, 2010 – JLG Industries has announced that it is installing steel hoods on several engine-powered boom lifts, beginning with the 600S, 800S and 800A models, produced after October 1, 2010. The steel hoods will also be available for the aftermarket from JLG Ground Support.Totaltrac Yukon to distribute Terex Oct. 12, 2010 – Totaltrac Yukon, headquartered in Whitehorse, now distributes the full line of Terex compact construction equipment to customers in the Yukon Territory. The Terex line includes compact track loaders, compact excavators, compact wheel loaders, site dumpers, tractor loader backhoes, light towers, telehandlers, compaction rollers and a tracked utility vehicle. New international rental exchanges continue to foster leadership development Oct. 4, 2010 – The latest participant in the international rental exchange program has traveled from Australia to Canada, beginning his time abroad learning and developing his leadership skills. CRA B.C. raises $2600 with golf tournament Oct. 5, 2010 – The Canadian Rental Association (CRA) of British Columbia held its golf tournament recently at Country Meadows Golf Course in Richmond, B.C. United Rentals releases white paper on clean construction regs Oct. 4, 2010 – United Rentals has announced the release of a white paper on clean construction regulations entitled, Clean Construction: A Guide for the Construction Industry and Policy Makers.ARA launches Professional Driver Education Program Oct. 1, 2010 – The American Rental Association (ARA), in cooperation with ARA Insurance Services, has unveiled a first-of-its-kind Professional Driver Education Program designed to benefit businesses with professional delivery drivers. This landmark program is designed to help construction and general tool rental business owners improve driver safety, reduce risk, save money and enhance customer service. |