
Will independent equipment rental stores survive the next 5 years?
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Josh Nickell, John Durante, and Elliott Vigil discuss how independent equipment rental stores should navigate the next five years amidst mergers and acquisitions, economic challenges, and more.
4 minutes - The guys discuss the most recent acquisitions in the equipment rental industry.
6 minutes - ARA sees record number of members.
10 minutes - Josh brings up the 2024 Rental Management Market Movers list.
14 minutes - Can independent rental stores buy fleet similar to the large equipment rental stores?
22 minutes - Josh shares industry data about contractors' renting habits.
30 minutes - The guys talk about The ARA Show 2025 and if they should utilize new manufacturers to increase margins.
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