One more time, shall we?

For 12 years I have been speaking to rental industry professionals through the pages of this magazine.

With this issue, I will be doing that one more time as I say goodbye. I have left publishing to pursue a career in marketing and public relations with an award-winning marketing firm in London, Ont.

I have enjoyed covering the rental industry and highlighting the accomplishments of the people within it.

As I learned during my very first rental store interview, this business is about tools and equipment, but, more importantly, it’s about people. This is why Canadian Rental Service has traditionally put rental operators on its covers. It’s why the magazine has taken such a personal approach to getting to know its readers. And this is why I have made so many friends. It can’t be helped. That’s the kind of industry it is.

I thank all of you for supporting this publication over the years. I have always felt it important to have an independent magazine represent the professionalism of the people behind the equipment. Together we have been the voice of the Canadian rental industry.

As I move forward, so will the magazine. You can look forward to reading rental company profiles, equipment reviews and industry news within the pages of its printed publication as well as in its online edition at www.canadianrentalservice.com .

Canadian Rental Service will continue to bring you editorial content exclusive to the Canadian rental industry.

Although I will no longer be covering the rental industry as an editor I haven’t been able to completely escape rentals. With several projects to get done around the house, I will be visiting my local rental companies on a regular basis. Only as a customer from now on.

All the best!

*Chris Skalkos is the former editor of Canadian Rental Service magazine.