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EDITORIAL
Emerging technology will make your equipment run more like your phone.
26 AN ELEVATED VIEW
Our feature interview with Brad Boehler, president of SkyJack.
15 LIFTING THE STANDARD
IPAF gives guidance on changes to the standards for MEWP design and operation.
36 HYBRID POWER
New generators are using lithium technology to defeat common problems.
20 FILLING NEEDS
Prairieland Rental and Sales has been taking care of Regina for 30 years. But it isn’t standing still.
40 2019 BUYERS GUIDE
18 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
The CRA is continuing a tradition of leadership in 2019. By Dan Spencer
34 AT YOUR SERVICE Employee scripts…good or bad? By Russ
Dantu
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SAFETY FIRST AND LAST
Here’s what happens if you don’t comply with lift standards. By Jeff Thorne
Cleaner. quieter and more connected
A visit to the ARA Show reveals trends.
Just got back from the ARA Show in Anaheim. I don’t always go to ARA. My job is to stay in contact with Canadian rental store operators, not so much the vendors. My inbox is pretty much full of their information 24/7 anyway. However, the occasional visit does serve to get a broader feel for where technology is at and where it is heading.
A lot of manufacturers are making bets on lithium battery technology and not just for light applications. I saw lithium excavators, loaders, stump cutters and lifts – and I’m sure I didn’t see it all. The breakthrough has been in the batteries’ ability to generate comparable power to a combustion powerplant without running out of juice too fast. Most of the OEMs were claiming four hours or more runtime at peak use. That’s probably fine for most homeowner applications but I can’t imagine the frustration for a contractor of the machine dying part way through the day and needing hours to charge up again. Power tools have been able to go completely lithium mostly because the batteries can be quickly exchanged, but the weight and connection to heavier transmissions has presumably stood in the way of this happening in heavier equipment. I don’t know why no one has engineered a heavy battery connection that is as simple as the smaller ones combined with a lifting device to swap the batteries out. Imagine if this could be done for electric cars, with generic batteries available at gas stations. Goodbye to range concerns. No doubt some clever engineer out there will want to email me and tell me why this hasn’t happened. In any event, the lower maintenance, compact profile, complete lack of emissions and quiet operation of the lithium equipment is great. The halving of battery life in cold weather is not. Perfect for small jobs, especially indoors, but not ready for the major leagues on construction sites, in my opinion.
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by Patrick Flannery
Generators are leveraging digital power control to deliver power longer with better efficiency and more responsiveness to changing conditions. One challenge with rental applications is that the same piece of equipment is going to be put into a wide variety of situations. Sometimes the generator will be used at full capacity, sometimes it will be underused. Sometimes it will run all the time, sometimes intermittently. OEMs are adding more and more software to tweak the way the engine performs to address these various conditions and alert the user to maintenance and faults before they become a problem. Another way in which equipment is becoming more like our phones is in its increasing connectivity capabilities. Genie is very keen on its telematics package that lets the lift tell you just about everything about where it is, what it is doing, who is using it and when. They even tell you how they feel, with full maintenance schedules, parts lists, fault alert tracking and tracking of battery charge/recharge cycles. The big idea is for the rental store to turn this into a whole fleet management program where your staff can keep all maintenance completely up-to-date while maximizing availability, minimizing down time, tracking usage and preventing theft. SkyJack has similar telematics offerings and is looking to add the possibility of enhancing safety by having the lifts drive themselves. They have noted that most accidents happen when lifts are loaded and unloaded and are working on routines that would see the lifts drive themselves on and off trucks and even through yards and into maintenance bays as required. All this would serve the needs mostly of large stores and large fleets. Which probably makes sense given the ongoing consolidation in the industry and the growth of small mom-and-pop stores into multilocation regional chains.
So the vision of the future is of a rental fleet that runs cleaner, quieter and more connected to your store. CRS @CRSmagazine
DYNAMIC DUO.
TORO BUYS DITCH WITCH
The Toro Company has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privatelyheld Charles Machine Works, an Oklahoma corporation and the parent company of Ditch Witch and several other leading brands in the underground construction market, for $700 million in cash. Charles Machine Works designs, manufactures and sells a range of products to cover the full life-cycle of underground pipe and cable, including horizontal directional drills, walk and ride trenchers, utility loaders, vacuum excavators,
“THERE’S A LOT OF
asset locators, pipe rehabilitation solutions and after-market tools. The company generated calendar year 2018 revenues of approximately $725 million.
“The addition of Charles Machine Works will further strengthen our portfolio of market-leading brands supported by talented employees, a commitment to innovation, a best-in-class dealer network and long-standing customer relationships,” said Richard M. Olson, Toro’s chairman and CEO. “As an organization, Charles Machine Works aligns well with and will contribute to our own strategic priorities of profitable growth, operational excellence and empowering people. The company expands our business in a meaningful way in an adjacent category we know well through our own specialty construction business and in a market that is
CANADIANS HERE”
The American Rental Association’s ARA Show continued to increase its appeal with Canadians as North America’s largest venue to view rental equipment. The Canadian Rental Association’s Hospitality Night at the House of Blues drew 465 people, and Canadian rental operators seemed to be everywhere you turned on the show floor, even in a crowd numbering in the thousands. The Anaheim Convention Center proved to be a slick, modern host with plenty of hotels nearby, though one might have hoped for something a little closer to an airport. Even the keynote had a Canadian feel, with Toronto’s Kevin O’Leary talking about how he decides to invest. Based on what we saw on the show floor, rental stores and their maintenance staff face a steep learning curve in the years ahead. Technology is moving in new directions and the pace of change continues to accelerate. Lithium-powered electric equipment was the most notable example of this, with at least concepts for some surprisingly heavy applications including miniloaders, mini-excavators, rammers, breakers, light towers
attractive given the potential for growth in addressing both aging infrastructure that is currently in place and new infrastructure that will be needed to support next generation technologies like 5G.
“Culturally, our two organizations are very well aligned and, in our past experience, that has been essential to the success of a business combination like this. We share similar people values, performance expectations, business models focused on innovation, brand and channel, and strong community ties. With its rich multigenerational family legacy, commitment to its employees and market leadership position, we have respected and admired Charles Machine Works for a long time. We were excited when joining forces became a possibility, and we know that both companies will be stronger together.”
and lifts, to name only some. Lift manufacturers seem to have become more interested in software than in getting people to high places, maybe because the super-height Olympics of a few years ago have reached the limits of what physics will allow. Fancy telematics is now the rage, with some of the platforms so packed with features they could practically replace a store’s enterprise system. Your lift will now tell you not only where it is but how long it has been running, who is using it, how hard it has been working, how much charge or gas is left, when it’s due for service and what parts to order to service it. And it will generate fancy charts and graphs to let you track all these trends over time. Generators are getting on the digital bandwagon, too, with more electronics being integrated to intelligently vary the output of the Tier 4 diesel powerplant and prevent wet stacking. The old switches and dials are being replaced with touchscreens, and your maintenance staff will have to know what to do with them. The show goes again in Orlando Feb. 9 - 12 next year.
IYER TO LEAD LUIGONG
LiuGong North America has introduced Mani Iyer as its new president. LGNA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of LiuGong Machinery which is a global leader in heavy construction equipment.
Kevin Thieneman, LGNA chairman, said “Mani Iyer’s track record in the equipment industry and his commitment to personal and professional growth is impressive. His ability to deliver business growth, his passionate and decisive management and his belief in corporate and employee responsibility will be a perfect fit at LiuGong. We are very pleased to have Mani join the LiuGong team.”
Iyer has already visited LiuGong’s China headquarters, meeting senior executives, who helped him transition smoothly into the company. In the first week serving as president, Iyer attended the Associated Equipment Distributors Summit in Orlando, meeting with LiuGong’s North American dealers, prospective new dealers and other business partners. One of Iyer’s key take-aways from the meetings, he said, was that 2019 promises to be a time of growth for both LiuGong and its family of dealer and supplier partners.
“We have a passionate organization and growing dealer representation across North America,” Iyer said. “They exemplify what we stand for – passion, partnership and growth. We have a lot to do and I am looking forward to a delightful year ahead.”
Prior to joining LiuGong, Iyer served as president and CEO of Mahindra Americas, where he lead the nearly unknown brand to a top-three position in the North American market. Iyer brings more than 26 years of multidisciplinary and multicultural achievement while serving in a wide variety of leadership positions in North America, South America and Asia. His areas of expertise include international equipment sales and marketing, business strategy and development, product management, supplier development, supply chain management, product support and service, manufacturing, quality assurance and more. Iyer was honoured as the first-ever Mahindra Auto and Farm Sector Hall of Fame Recipient for Sustained Outstanding Performance through 2017. Iyer has served in many professional affiliations including AEM, IAC, OFI, CII USIBF, SAE, EPA and CARB. Iyer earned his MBA from the University of Houston, has a postgraduate diploma in foreign trade from World Trade Centre Mumbai and a bachelor’s degree in automobile engineering from Bombay University, India.
NEW PRESIDENT AT TVH
TVH, a global supplier of parts for material handling and industrial equipment has announced that Dirk von Holt has been named its new president. Von Holt joined the company in 2005, bringing with him a wealth of industry knowledge. As the vice-president of sales and marketing, von Holt was instrumental in streamlining TVH’s organizational processes and setting up a network of distribution centers in order to ensure a positive customer experience. In his new role, he will continue to provide strategic leadership and help to create a structure for TVH’s future growth and development.
“Over the past 13 years, Dirk has been a valuable and trusted member of the TVH team,” said Els Thermote, CEO. “He is a great fit to take the lead in continuing our growth and take our company into the future. This is an exciting time for TVH. I’m excited and confident that Dirk’s experience, dedication and leadership will ensure his success in this new role.”
ONTARIO PLANS CHANGES TO JHSC RULES
The Ontario government recently announced plans to change the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) certification training program standards. The planned changes will:
• Allow Part I of JHSC certification training to be delivered online, in addition to the three-day in-person option that is currently available
• Extend the window to complete Part ll from six months to one year
• Eliminate the option to apply for an extension to complete Part ll
The Ministry of Labour has not announced when the new standards will come into effect. Until they do, the current in-class JHSC certification training is the only way for workers or management to become certified.
HATZ GOES CONTINENTAL
Hatz Diesel of America has officially changed its name to Hatz Diesel of North America. The company will now handle sales and service for the entire continent of North America including the United States, Canada and Mexico as well as the United States Territories including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
“We feel that our name should accurately represent all of the customers which we serve and reflect our position within the worldwide organization of our German parent company: Motorenfabrik Hatz GmbH,” states Mike Hartoonian, president and CEO of Hatz Diesel of North America. Hatz Diesel of North America has realized considerable growth in the past years and to better meet the needs of its customers, the company has increased its customer service, engineering and support staffs as well as its distributor and dealer network. “Our goal is to offer superior customer service and provide personal attention to all those whom we serve throughout our expanded territory,” continues Hartoonian.
THE PERFECT FIT FOR ANY JOB
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DOLAN TO LEAD CUSTOM EQUIPMENT
Custom Equipment has welcomed industry veteran Terry Dolan as its president and CEO. Dolan brings nearly 30 years of experience in the rental, construction and equipment industries and will lead the overall direction and strategy of the organization.
“Terry’s background and industry expertise are the perfect fit for the company’s future,” said Steve Ellis, Custom Equipment chairman. “He has a strong and proven background in construction equipment and channel development and has extensive knowledge of the rental industry both in North America and internationally.”
Dolan is known for building strong organizations with his customer-first approach, starting with the customer’s challenges, then developing products and services that enable them to be more productive, safe and profitable. He has more than 20 years of executive and general management experience in the industrial equipment and rental sector, including leading national sales, operations and marketing teams. His experience has provided him with a strong background in the construction, agriculture and mining sectors.
He started his career in his home state of New Jersey, working for a large equipment dealer. From there, he spent 10 years in various marketing and distribution roles with Case, helping to transform the marketing initiatives of the company. He further developed his leadership skills while holding several positions at Ingersoll Rand, including vice-president of sales and marketing for all construction equipment businesses. This expanded his experience with used equipment manufacturing and companyowned dealers in the U.S., Europe and Southeast Asia. After holding an executive position in the mining industry, Dolan became the executive vice-president of commercial and industrial groups at Generac Power Systems (including their subsidiaries, Magnum, Towerlight and MAC Heaters). Dolan then became the president of Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (U.S. and Latin American markets), the largest auction company worldwide. In this role, he oversaw 23 operations within the U.S. and Latin America.
“Custom Equipment has a strong reputation for developing and delivering a quality product,” Dolan said. “I’m looking forward to becoming an integral part of this team and executing a growth strategy to continue the company’s trajectory of success.”
Dolan holds a bachelor’s degree in business management with a concentration in marketing from Concordia University.
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Cross-Canada Rate Report
A look at average national rental rates
The Cross-Canada Rate Report is provided to Canadian Rental Service as a free service to the Canadian rental industry. Rate data shown are national averages generated by quarterly surveys of 325 Canadian rental stores. For in-depth analysis and a chance to interact with EquipmentWatch researchers, tune in to the next Counter Talks webinar. See canadianrentalservice.com for details.
Number of rental companies: 55
Number of stores: 342
Number of rates collected for the 10 subtypes: 55,220
LIFTING THE STANDARD
IPAF explains the new CSA standards for MEWPs.
Standards are important and may establish standardized requirements for design of a product, process or system. They can specify performance of products or personnel. They can also define terms and definitions specific to the standard, so there is no misunderstanding among those using the standard.
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Lifts are grouped by CSA according to whether they travel stowed-only, travel from the chassis or travel when elevated. Then they are further grouped according to whether the platform can be extended past the tipping line of the machine. This creates six different categories of MEWPs.
The CSA B354 standards provide uniform guidance in the design and manufacturing of equipment. They also address the planning and operation for the safe-use of equipment and training requirements to aid users in achieving safe and effective use of the equipment. These standards assign responsibilities for various tasks to entities based on their roles as a manufacturer, dealer, rental operator, owner, user, operator and occupant. An individual or company may hold several roles; a user may also be an owner of a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP), resulting in
responsibilities when acting in the role of an owner of the equipment and responsibilities of a user when as a user, authorizing employees to operate a MEWP.
Previously, CSA B354 standards requirements were specified by equipment classification: B354.1 for manually propelled platforms; B354.2 for scissor-type platforms and B354.4 for boom-type platforms. Each standard dictates requirements for design, safe-use and training to ensure the safe and effective use of each category of machine. These standards have been withdrawn.
IN WITH THE NEW
The new CAN/CSA B354 “MEWP Design, Safe-use and Training” suite of standards were recommended by the CSA B354 Technical Committee to be implemented by May 2018. The new standards are CSA B354.6: “MEWP – Design, calculations, safety requirements and test methods;” CSA B354.7: “MEWP –Safety principles, inspection, maintenance and operation;” and CSA B354.8: “MEWP – Operator (driver) training.” The design standard specifies design calculations and stability criteria, construction, safety examinations and tests and is predominately intended for manufacturers; the safeuse standard specifies requirements for application, inspection, training, maintenance, repair and safe operation of equipment and is predominantly intended for owners, users and operators; the training standard provides methods and guidelines to prepare MEWP
TECH TIPS
Rental operators are required under the standard to be able to offer safe lift training to customers. Most manufacturers are more than willing to bring your staff up to speed.
training materials, defines administrative criteria and delivers elements required for proper training to implement the safe-use standard requirements and is predominantly intended for individuals or companies offering training.
The safe-use and training standards apply to both new and existing units and replace the inspections, maintenance, safe operating practices and operator training requirements of the CSA B354.1, B354.2 and B354.4 standards, which were withdrawn in 2018.
GENERAL CHANGES
There are many changed terms and definitions throughout the new standards, such as the introduction of groups, types, load-sensing system and occupants. Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) will be the new term for this equipment, replacing Aerial Work Platform (AWP). The three new standards are written by primary task of design, safe-use and training to replace four existing standards written by product type – manually propelled, and self-propelled booms and scissors. The new safe use and training requirements apply to new and existing MEWPs. The new training classifications are a combination of group and type. Group A and B are defined by the possible configuration of the MEWP, determined by the center of the platform in relation to the tipping line. If the platform is always inside the tipping line then it is group A (for example, scissor lift, vertical lift) and if the platform can be positioned beyond the tipping line then it is group B (for example, boom-lift). Types 1, 2 and 3 define travelling, with 1 not able to travel out of stowed position, 2 being where travel is controlled from the chassis and 3 is able to travel when elevated.
DESIGN CHANGES
Most machines will have to monitor platform load and will not operate with normal control functionality if overloaded beyond rated capacity, except by the emergency controls. New wind force requirements will result in potential
reduced capacities on scissors and vertical platform lifts. MEWPs can be designed for indoor use only with zero exposure to wind.
New stability test requirements will result in foam-filled only (no air-filled) tires on the majority of rough-terrain scissors or booms.
Chain entrances on scissors and vertical platform lifts are no longer allowed. Toe boards will now be required at entrances on all MEWPs.
In addition to the existing required alarm for the tilt sensor, MEWPs shall be prevented from certain movements upon reaching the limits of the inclination of the chassis.
A decal or other means must be provided to mark the dates of the last and next annual inspection.
The operator’s manual shall include a listing of MEWP functions, features, operating characteristics, limitations and devices to be included in familiarization, making it clear what must be included.
Minimum railing heights have been increased from 0.99 meters to 1.1 meters, which may require new models to offer folding rails for movement through standard doorways.
SAFE-USE CHANGES
Whenever a rental operator directs personnel to operate a MEWP (loading/unloading, inspecting, demonstrations or any form of use), the rental operator shall assume the responsibilities of users and must comply with all of the requirements of a user in the safe-use and training standards.
Requirements for modifications have been expanded to include more details concerning record keeping and communication (labels, instructions, serial plates). Modifications must only be performed if approved by the manufacturer or their successor, or, if they are no longer in business or it is not possible to obtain a response, an engineer.
Rental operators and owners must offer appropriate training and familiarization.
A “system of work” requires a program specific to MEWPs be developed by users to include tasks such as a risk assessment; the selection of the proper MEWP for the application; and access, preparation and maintenance of the work site in preparation for the use of the MEWP. As a rental operator assumes the role of a user anytime personnel are authorized as operators, all user responsibilities must be adhered to when acting as a user. A new requirement is performing a risk assessment to include identification of the task to be undertaken, selection of an appropriate MEWP, assessing risk, developing control measures and identifying safe work procedures. It is important to recognize this is required for all MEWP operations. A proper risk assessment requires a rescue plan for workers from an elevated platform. This includes planning a safe and timely rescue in case of MEWP malfunction or fall from the platform. Detailed guidance and requirements are provided for specific requirements of operation that address many known potential hazards such as wind, storms, ground conditions, transporting and travelling
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CRA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
CONTINUING LEADERSHIP
The CRA board will carry on a great tradition of industry representation.
by DAN SPENCER
Spring is finally here and I certainly hope you had a chance to attend at least one of our successful regional trade shows. This year, the board of directors will be working to bring even more member value by introducing events and seminars in conjunction with our regional shows, so please stay tuned for details.
As some of you may know, my presidential year began at the 2019 AGM with Mike Maltby turning over the gavel to me. I have the great pleasure of serving as the 53rd president of the association. The Canadian Rental Association and the equipment and event rental industry have a great future. As we enter into 2019 and prepare to update our strategic plan, I can’t help but to look back at the history of our association and at the vision of 1963 when a few early rental operators wanted to help each other and formed an Association for Rental Operators. While this vision became official in 1966, year after year I am reminded of what a great idea it was.
Once again, our Hospitality event in Anaheim exceeded last year’s attendance with 465 attendees. This reinforces not only the importance of representing the association but also how a community can work together.
The 2019-2020 board of directors is certainly a promising team. With a perfect blend of professional representatives, the CRA board covers all important segments of the industry. Around the table we have women in rental; the equipment and event rental community; young professional directors; and a few specialists in safety and insurance all proudly representing our membership and prepared to tackle many new initiatives this year. Your 2019 board is as follows:
Speaking of community coming together, in my previous messages I touched on the 2019 CRA government affairs initiative. I believe that working together is how we will strengthen the industry. CRA is committed to increasing advocacy and therefore will be moving forward to consult our industry stakeholders to find out what issues they want addressed this year. As our CEO, Nathalie McGregor, mentioned to our membership in January, the CRA will be putting together a political action committee to represent the membership and voice any concerns or questions that have arisen. This cannot happen without your feedback and it is essential we hear from you what the main topics of concern are. You can always email us with comments and or issues at membershipservices@ crarental.org.
The CRA will also be working on the development and identification of future leaders through a young professionals network. To all professionals 40 years of age and under, please keep an eye out for the upcoming announcement on how to join this group. Participants will see a number of special opportunities and benefits that will help them develop their careers and form bonds with other young rental people. Our hope is that by encouraging young rental professionals to come together and get to know each other they will find the business contacts, collaborators and mentors that will encourage their growth in the industry.
In closing, I would like to thank our staff and volunteers for their commitment to our association, meeting the needs of our ever-evolving industry. CRS
Dan Spencer has worked in the rental industry for 11 years and has been actively involved with the CRA locally and nationally for the past eight years. He resides near Antigonish, N.S., with his wife Heidi and their two chocolate labs, Keppoch and Cali.
FILLING NEEDS
Prairieland Rental and Sales is evolving into profitable niches.
Employing a multi-faceted strategy for success and honing it each year: that’s how Prairieland Rental and Sales continues to thrive alongside its independent peers across Canada.
by TREENA HEIN
LEFT: Jeremy learned from his father, Keith, that knowing your customers’ names is important.
RIGHT: Repairs and service remain an important part of Prairieland’s service. Fixing even equipment they don’t rent or sell keeps the business active and engaged with the whole Regina community.
Prairieland has rented out tools, equipment and event supplies in Regina since 1986. “It started as a small general tool and equipment store catering to the home owner ‘do-it-yourselfer,’” explains president, Jeremy Andrews. “My dad, Keith, purchased the business in 1998 and I helped out on weekends while I was going to school and I also worked for the previous owner as well. I came on board full time later with the intent to transition into ownership over the coming years, but Dad and I are still running the business together and we make decisions together.” Andrews has also served the greater industry as a provincial director on the board of the Canadian Rental Association since early 2017. Keith had actually purchased the business with a partner in 1998 and it wasn’t until 2009 when he bought the partner out that he and Jeremy had a serious talk about Jeremy coming on board and eventually taking over. “I had a good job at
the time, but once the opportunity was there it was a no-brainer,” Andrews remembers. “What excited me the most was just the simple idea of working for myself. There’s nothing like working for yourself. The stress and responsibility is worth it, because you get to make the decisions.”
One big challenge Prairieland faced in its early years was the arrival of Home Depot. From the start, Keith had begun branching out into event rentals, but in the early 2000s when that big player came to town, he really put a focus on it.
“The arrival of Home Depot was a major shock to the system,” says Andrews. “More tent and table-and-chair rentals was a good way to try to pick up that lost revenue. Dad started advertising, word-of-mouth spread and he was able to pick up another event or two every year.”
A big break came in 2005 when Prairieland formed a partnership with the big country music festival Country Thunder, formerly called the
Though the company turns 33 this year, Prairieland knows it can’t do things the same old way forever. Jeremy Andrews and his father, Keith, have added capability in event and construction rentals to stay competitive with bigger outfits.
Craven Country Jamboree. Prairieland had to quickly buy a lot more tents, tables and chairs to cover the event’s needs and that’s proven to have been a great investment. Indeed, Andrews says that that event, along with the Regina Folk Festival, have been “vital to our growth and I believe to theirs as well. We’ve witnessed both festivals grow substantially over the past few years.”
Tent rentals were also an opportunity to fill in some of the gaps in event rental within the local market. They’ve also boosted tool rentals at Prairieland to some extent, in Andrews’ view. Event rentals now provide about 25 per cent of Prairieland’s current revenue. “About 60 per cent of our event business is festivals and yearly events like fundraising walks and the other 40 is weddings and corporate functions,” Andrews explains. “We don’t do plates and cutlery, and we only have a few linens. We may do plates and such in the future, but we’re just not there yet. We don’t have the facilities to store it all and wash it all. We’d almost have to have a separate business for all of that. So, it’s a big decision.”
Until then, Prairieland will continue to offer the great personal service with event rentals that it offers in all other aspects of the business. Andrews himself or a staff member, for example,
will drive a table or two out to a home where a wedding is about to take place and the family has realized they are a table or two short. Last year, at Country Thunder, the Snow Birds were scheduled to perform and the organizers needed a marker that the pilots could easily locate. The organizers asked Prairieland to take a large white tent up to the top of a nearby hill and spread it out. Unfortunately, there was no way to drive the tent up there and, despite the weight, Andrews and one of his employees carried it up themselves. The Snow Birds found their mark and Andrews was there to see them later.
COUNTERING THE COMPETITION
Back when his father bought the business, there were a few other small rental stores in the area as well as a few of the bigger guys, but of course, that’s changed. “Nowadays, there are more of the national companies in Regina,” Andrews says. “It’s hard to say how much of an effect that’s had on the bottom line, because there’s also been a slowing of the economy compared to about four or five years ago. There’s also been an increase in competition in our market due to acquisitions and consolidation of major players. It seems that there’s a new player every few months, with some places just renting out certain types of
things. In addition, about 10 years ago, some of the bigger dealerships started renting their equipment out and now everyone does it. It’s tough. You just try to make sure to provide great customer service and ensure repeat business. We don’t really match rates, as it’s a no-win game.”
On the bright side, over the years Prairieland has definitely seen an increase in contractor rentals compared to the early years of the business and that’s been good for revenue. Andrews says there just aren’t as many do-it-yourselfers out there. People value their time, and they’d rather pay someone to do various tasks.
In addition, Andrews says, “We’re trying to grow the construction sector side of the business. That’s where the biggest margins are, so we’re focusing on having more to offer. Over the years we’ve added bigger construction equipment like excavators, skid steers and generators and we’re now looking to add bigger compaction equipment, trench rollers and ride-on rollers, things like bigger air compressors.”
To keep and grow his customer base, Andrews also thinks social media, in addition to radio and newspaper ads, is a marketing tool that Prairieland needs to put more effort into. “We’ve got to find a way to get posts up, ideally one every day or get someone outside to do it,” he says. “I think it will end up being the latter, as it’s important to do it when we’re at our busiest times of year and that’s really tough for us to do. We need to post about new products and equipment and about the events that we help make happen.”
LABOUR
To keep their employees happy, Andrews and his father have always tried to create a comfortable and family-friendly work environment. They are always sure to have a welcoming presence for employees’ families when they visit and to offer things like good benefit packages. They have long-term year-round employees and Andrews says it’s not hard to get seasonal staff, with some youngsters coming back over two to
three years.
Keeping staff busy in winters is eased because Prairieland is an authorized dealer for both Hilti and Husqvarna (chainsaws, weed eaters, lawn mowers, snow throwers, zero-turn tractors, garden tractors and much more). “Parts and service is now about 25 per cent of our business,” says Andrews. “We do repairs for these brands and other brands too. There are not as many places doing repairs as there used to be.”
A LASTING LEGACY
Like others within a family business, Andrews has always valued the chance to work with a parent. “I’ve learned many things from my dad,” he says. “He always took his responsibilities to his employees and their families seriously. He never missed a pay period or missed paying a bill. I’ve also learned organizational skills from him and of course, just how to operate the business day to day.”
Another thing Andrews has learned from Keith is simply what it takes to run a family business: to work hard, but also to pace yourself. “At the time when Dad started, he spent a lot more time than even I have to,” Andrews says. “He had less staff. He just couldn’t afford more. He spent a lot of time here. But he also taught me how to deal with stress, just making sure that you get away here and there when you can, when you have the time. You need a break here and there.”
Andrews also learned from his father that customer service is the most important factor in success. They both believe that if you don’t offer that, you will surely lose customers. People come in to Prairieland, Andrews says, because they know him and his father and their staff, and Prairieland knows them by name.
“I am still learning from my Dad, always, and I always will,” he says. “Right when you think you have something figured out yourself, or that you are right and he’s not, the next day or maybe six months later, you realize he was probably right. I’m very thankful of the opportunities that Dad has given me. Without him, I would never be in the position I am in today.” CRS
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on public roads, to name but a few. These requirements must be considered in the risk assessment.
The requirement that exiting a MEWP at height shall only be permitted through a procedure provided by the manufacturer has been expanded to include “or in their absence an engineer.” The procedure must address detailed requirements defined in the standard. If the risk assessment determines that exiting at height is the safest method of work, then this procedure shall be followed when the exit at height is conducted. Rental operators must be knowledgeable to assist users and operators in meeting their requirements.
compliant with previous standards will require supplemental training to address new requirements. Operator training is required for each MEWP classification. The training standard defines requirements for standardized training through methods and guidelines to prepare MEWP training materials, administrative criteria, and elements required for proper training and familiarization.
A rental operator acting as a user has the responsibility to ensure that operator of a MEWP is medically and physically fit to operate the MEWP safely. If a rental operator is offering training, they must ensure the user is aware of their responsibilities to select personnel who are qualified to perform the task and that the training offered
“A rental operator acting as a user has the responsibility to ensure that operator of a MEWP is medically and physically fit to operate the MEWP safely.”
Electrical hazard avoidance offers new language to require users/operators to maintain the minimum safe approach distance (MSAD) from energized conductors at all times. A voltage chart with associated MSAD is provided in the standard. In the event the voltage is not known, the maximum distance shall be observed equal to 16 meters.
All users, including rental operators who have MEWP operators, must establish a system of work to monitor performance and to supervise the work of operators to ensure compliance with the standard requirements.
Re-training requirements now provide several examples when re-training would be necessary, such as an observed deterioration of proficiency or involvement in a near-miss or accident.
TRAINING CHANGES
Training delivered in the past that is
meets the requirement that training provided is in a language that trainees can understand. The MEWP operator is required to provide instruction or otherwise ensure all occupants have a basic level of knowledge to work safely on the MEWP. This requirement must be covered in training courses. All users, to include rental operators who have MEWP operators, have many responsibilities and require qualified persons to complete them, such as risk assessments and operator evaluations. Consideration for personnel training to address user requirements to become qualified may be warranted. When delivering training, the trainer must comply with the requirement for administration of training to include training content, trainer and examiner qualification, examination and record keeping. There is a new requirement that theory (classroom/online) and
practical (hands-on) evaluations to be documented. New annexes in the standard provide examples of theory and practical evaluation, MEWP operator cards and authorization-to-operate cards.
BECOMING COMPLIANT THROUGH IPAF TRAINING
The best way to ensure compliance is for operators to hold a Powered Access Licence (PAL) card and supervisors to complete IPAF’s MEWPs for Managers course. Utilizing the latest generation of online learning tools, IPAF offers operator trainees the option of completing the theory requirement of their training via interactive eLearning. The benefits of e-learning include:
• Trainees complete the module online – anytime, anywhere, on any device and at their own pace;
• Trainees can then complete the supervised hands-on practical test and evaluation at an approved training center to complete operator training;
• Operators don’t have to take so much time away from the job to complete training;
• In most cases necessary a handson practical test can be concluded comfortably inside a few hours;
• Trainees opting for an instructor-led theory course also benefit from sessions enhanced by the interactive material in the online module;
• Available in English or French. For more information, please visit ipaf.org. CRS
The International Powered Access Federation promotes the safe and effective use of powered access equipment worldwide in the widest sense – through providing technical advice and information; through influencing and interpreting legislation and standards; and through safety initiatives and training programmes. IPAF is a notfor-profit organisation owned by its members, which include manufacturers, rental companies, distributors, contractors and users. IPAF members operate a majority of the MEWP rental fleet worldwide and manufacture about 85 per cent of platforms on the market.
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AN ELEVATED VIEW
Industry perspectives from SkyJack’s Brad Boehler.
Canadian Rental Service editor Patrick Flannery sat down with SkyJack president Brad Boehler at the ARA Show in Anaheim.
CRS: How are you seeing the global lift market right now?
Boehler: I think the aerial market around the globe and specifically in North America looks pretty good. Our rental customers are telling us that their customers have visibility to work for the next 12 to 18 months and that makes everybody feel good. The American Rental Association here tells us that rental penetration continues to increase and that they see growth for 2019 and beyond, although maybe growth that’s a little less than growth has been in the past few years, but growth neverthe-
less. So I think all those things kind of tie into optimism. Maybe a little cautious optimism around things like trade and tariffs. I know from our perspective our material costs have increased over the last year because of trade and tariffs, more so because of the supply and demand corrections that come after that as well. But I think if we can stay away from that and if we can stay away from kind of losing our minds over Brexit and losing our minds with the next U.S. election, which people are already talking about then everything should be fine.
Brad Boehler has been president of SkyJack since 2012 and has served as its director of product safety, vicepresident of engineering and vice-president of sales and marketing. He holds a professional engineer designation, a science degree from the University of Western Ontario and an executive development diploma from the Ivey School of Business.
CRS: Are safety concerns driving more lift use in sectors that might not have gone there before?
Boehler: It’s a progression. It continues to move that way. But I don’t know that it moves the needle any great amount. In 2018 we didn’t see people abandon ladders forever. To me it’s more of a gradual progression. More and more people and more and more large contractors and more and more large employers are beginning to say, “Yeah, ladders are not that safe for our people to be on and there are better ways to do things and we should do them that way.”
CRS: Have the ANSI changes been challenging for you guys?
Boehler: Very much so. We make a full line of vertical mounts, scissor lifts and booms. We also make a line of telehandlers. Of all of those products, we don’t have to change the telehandlers for ANSI standards, or at least these ones. But every other model has some change to it. So in fact it’s probably the biggest design and manufacturing change we’ve ever gone through. I got questions from one of the journalists here asking if Tier 4 engines the biggest thing we ever went through and how does that compare to the ANSI standards change. Tier 4 engines were easy compared to this because engines are more of a cost-up on the machine and more of a significant factor in one location. You end up redesigning the envelope for the engine and maybe parts for the machine as well, but
it is really something you can localize to certain parts of the machine. With this new standard everything on the machine is changing. So, from a manufacturing and design perspective, everything’s changing. From a manufacturing perspective, you’ve got all new jigs, all new fixtures, all new process down production lines. It’s a huge deal.
CRS: The engine changes are not as bad because you aren’t manufacturing the engines yourself. But changes to the load sensing are all you.
Boehler: The load sensing was not too bad because we’ve been doing load sensing in Europe for decades. So it’s not new to us. The larger manufacturers who produce globally have been doing load sensing for about 15 years now and understand it and are pretty good at it. The problem is going be the rental companies are not going be used to it here and, worse, that their customers aren’t going be used to it. So there’s going to be issues because…
CRS: They’ll trip it out.
Boehler: They will trip it out.
CRS: They’ll get mad.
Boehler: They’ll get mad and they’ll call and then they’ll swear…
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CRS: ... and blame you guys.
Boehler: That’s right. They will blame us. But you know, ultimately, we’re trying to ensure that the rental companies are prepared and that we are out there educating those end users to tell them, “Look. This is coming. Be ready for it. Your whole thought pattern of the past where we say ‘500 pounds,’ and you say, ‘Well yeah, but there’s some engineer somewhere whose got like a three-times safety factor and it’s really like 1,200 pounds should be fine, right?’ That’s not going to fly.
CRS: You mentioned Brexit briefly. How do you guys get into the U.K. now? Does that go through Europe? Would that change?
Boehler: No, it’s the other way around. Our main distribution hub in Europe is in the U.K. We have distribution centers in Oswestry in the U.K. We have one in France and in Germany and Sweden as well. Wo we are a transporting parts and products into the European marketplace, into those four entities, on a regular basis. Having said that, the vast majority of it goes into the U.K. and through the U.K. and some of it does go from the U.K. to those other satellites as well, as opposed to direct from Canada. So depending on what the terms of Brexit end up being or whether it
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happens at all we may have to make changes to our distribution throughout Europe
CRS: Might it raise the importance of the French and German areas?
Boehler: It could. We might have to change our model slightly, based on if we end up with duties or tariffs based on importing into the UK and then elsewhere.
CRS: Talk to me a bit about Canada. Maybe go through the regions and tell me where you see the lift business going for you guys.
Boehler: I think Canada’s pretty good actually. I think that the overall economy should still be rocking and rolling. Things are improving out west, although people kind of like to complain about it a lot. But it is gradually getting better. It seems to be getting better. So I was talking to some customers from Quebec yesterday and they said things are just moving and shaking there.
Ontario’s doing pretty well and then things get a little worse as you go out west. I think that’s where we’re at.
CRS: Is B.C. still looking strong for you?
Boehler: I would say that it’s probably not as vibrant as Quebec or Ontario now but it’s not Alberta either.
CRS: American business has to look very positive. Boehler: Very. Yeah, it is very positive.
CRS: I mean, again, depending on what politically goes on. Boehler: I don’t have a crystal ball to say what’ll happen but right now, everybody’s doing pretty well. I would say that if they can stop being so partisan in the U.S. and actually put their heads together and get an infrastructure bill across the line – which everybody wants and everybody should want –honestly, I don’t understand why Mr. Trump hasn’t tried to do that already. It should be easy. He shouldn’t be fighting about a wall. You’re supposed to be saying, “Give me billions of dollars for infrastructure,” and everybody will say, “Okay,” and you do it and then that’s the best thing he could for the American economy as far as I’m concerned. And for us as manufacturers is the best thing he could do.
CRS: How’s the relationship with Linamar? How’s Linamar’s outlook overall?
Boehler: Good. They continue to grow. It’s interesting because I wish I knew more about what drives share price with analysts and things because Linamar itself and Skyjack as part of that have had record quarter after record quarter after record quarter after record quarter and we saw some increases there but then in last year and a bit the stock price...everyone at Linamar would say that our stock is currently undervalued. I think that’s true. We keep improving and I’m not sure what else you can do, so...
CRS: The automotive stuff like GM will hurt Linamar, probably.
Boehler: It could. I don’t know that there’s been any large Linamar programs that have been affected by anything as of late and I think they’re pretty diversified and frankly, Skyjack is a part of their diversification plan from automotive in the first place and MacDon is another piece of that. So Linamar’s healthy and Linamar wants to continue to be progressive and grow
in a variety of other areas as well. So they’ve identified what they want to be in the future. They want to be players in the transportation market, which they are. The industrial market, which we are. The agricultural market, which they’re growing actively right now, but they’re also looking to be in some way, shape or form in the future involved in water, energy and age or medicine, basically. Those are the things they see in the future that they see will drive our
“ If they could stop being so partisan in the U.S. and actually put their heads together and get an infrastructure bill across the line...it would be the best thing for the American economy.”
economy for quite some time and the kind of things that will grow and that people will need.
CRS: Do you worry about the automotive things affecting the lift side of the business through knock-on effects?
Boehler: Yeah, absolutely.
Automotive is one of those areas that’s a big enough sector that when it gets a cold or when it gets the flu we all get the sniffles, right?
CRS: What the direction for SkyJack’s technology going forward?
Boehler: A lot of the presentation at on the booth yesterday was about future technology and where we have a roadmap to being autonomous to a certain extent. I challenged the team to be autonomous by 2020. It could mean a variety of things, but certainly with the machines as they look today, it’s achieving tasks like we showed yesterday: the remote diagnostic check of
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the machine. It is loading and unloading of machines remotely maybe to start with, but autonomously as a goal. Autonomous mustering in machines, allowing them to daisy chain themselves and go to a staging area or even in a rental yard. The perfect scenario is that the driver comes back with a load of machines and the machines unload themselves into a staging area. While they’re in the back-from-rent staging area the technician looks and says, “Okay, I’m gonna look at such-and-such asset,” presses a button and that asset leaves the staging area and comes to his work cell. They do whatever they’re going to do and then either sends it into the ready-to-rent stage or somewhere else for whatever else needs to happen. I see those kinds of things as happening with our machinery in the next five years, let’s put it that way.
CRS: Relative to your competitors what’s Skyjack’s greatest strength?
Boehler: People.
CRS: It’s just that simple?
Boehler: It’s that simple. I tell everybody on our staff regardless of what position they’re in, when we get the opportunity to speak to them, we only do two things at Skyjack. We give return on investment to our customers, right, through initial competitive sale price, low cost of ownership and good residual value and then the only thing we do is we’re easy to do business with. So everything that we do is focused around only the customer experience. For anybody customer-facing, you should have one point of contact that you tell your problem to and we get it resolved.
But internally between departments, we have to be easy to do business with each other. It’s with our supply base. It’s with the press. It’s with every interaction that we have and that’s what drives the simple, reliable relationship. CRS
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by Russ Dantu
We’ve all heard it many times before. Those words or lines that employees are told to use on us by their superiors, whether they are in telephone sales or face-to-face. Is this a good thing? Do you find it annoying?
I remember years ago when I was in B.C. at a water slide with the family. We’d climb the stairs to where the five different slides set out. There was a young lady there who would give the go-ahead before each person could start their journey. Her script was simple: “You may go now, bu-bye!” She said the same thing every time we came to the top, over and over again and apparently she did this day in and day out, throughout the entire summer (we had other friends that also visited that commented on it). Her expression didn’t change. It drove me absolutely crazy and I only heard it each time we climbed the stairs. I felt for this poor young lady as it must have driven her crazy as well. I found it strange that she either didn’t take it upon herself to change it up a bit. Maybe it was mandated that she had to follow the exact script.
I think scripts can be useful when you have a new employee so that they learn more quickly to ask the right questions or to say the right things, but I also believe we need to trust our employees. Give them a bit of room to put their own spin on things to get the message across.
At the end of the day, if the result turns out to be what we want it to be, does it really matter if they follow a script? Obviously, safety always has to be a concern and we always need to stick to the script if safety is involved. But some managers micromanage their employees too much with scripts for sales calls and customer service responses. They set their rules as to how things need to be done and there is no grey area. If you don’t follow the rules, find a new job! I really believe this stunts the growth of our employees.
The other issue is, you can usually tell when someone is reading from a script as they come across as reading from a script instead of keep-
ing it conversational. It is too mechanical and not personal. If they are replying to a customer service complaint, they might be told to always say, “Sorry for your inconvenience.” But does their voice actually carry any empathy when saying it, or it is actually more angering because the customer can tell it’s a rote, scripted response?
If you are going to insist your employees use a script, I strongly suggest the following:
Test them to see how it feels to chat with them. Is it so canned that a person will know it is?
Allow them some space to create their own script. Letting their creative juices flow just might open your eyes to some great ideas.
Ask your customers for feedback on their experience speaking to specific employees. Change up the script every few weeks to give it a new and refreshing life.
Hire a professional writer if this is not your area of expertise. Having someone write something specific for your business might work out better than you think because when we have outside eyes looking into our businesses, sometimes great ideas appear.
Teach them empathy and practice actually meaning it when dealing with upset customers. Allow your more seasoned employees to avoid using scripts altogether and see how they do.
I still use a rough script myself when cold-calling potential customers. From time to time I change it up because I get sick of hearing the same message. Scripts can be powerful and useful if done properly – just don’t be too forceful in sticking to it, if something is working equally as well.
That’s all I’ve got for this month….you may go now, bu-bye! CRS
Russ Dantu is a 30-year veteran of the rental industry and has been delivering workshops, seminars and keynotes on customer servicce for over 15 years. For more information, visit russdantu.com or email russ@russdantu.com
2019 NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Rental Person of the Year
Blake Menning, All Choice Rentals, AB
Supplier of the Year
Rentquip Canada, BC
Region 10 Person of the Year
Nancy Crosby, Classic Rentals, NS
Atlantic Regional Award
Hank McInnis, Battlefield Equipment Rentals, NS
Ontario Regional Award
Dennis Heathcote, National Event Supply, ON
2019 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Chairperson
Mike Maltby, Ingersoll Rent-All
President
Dan Spencer, Antigonish, NS
Vice President
Colin Wilson, A World of Rentals
Chief Executive Officer
Nathalie McGregor
Atlantic Director
Nancy Crosby, Classic Rentals
Party & Event SIG Chair
Sheldon Fingler, Infinite Event Services
Alberta Director
Warren Carriere, Alberta Construction Rentals
B.C. Director
Jim Clipperton, Nor-Val Equipment Rental
Manitoba Director Russell Ridge, Herc Rentals
Ontario Director
Kim Rixon, Muskoka Party Rentals
Quebec Director
Pierre-Shawn Turcotte, Location Turbo
Saskatchewan Director
Jeremy Andrews, Prairieland Rentals
Associate Directors
Justin Klassen, Heater Sales & Service
Richard Vermette, Cisolift Distribution Inc
Insurance Director
John Gillespie, Western Financial Insurance Solutions
Region 10 Director
Jill Holtsman, Hub City Display
Safety SIG Chair
Megan White, Cooper Equipment Rentals
HYBRID POWER
An innovative clean power solution for rental.
In a world of increasing concern about pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, rental stores need to be thinking not only about how their technology meets present requirements, but how it might be affected by future regulations. No one wants parts of their fleet rendered unrentable. Meeting the need for Tier IV Final power supplies as well as anticipating future requirements for low CO2 emissions lies behind the development of hybrid portable power supplies using both diesel generators and lithium ion battery technology. This sustainable equipment will help power rental companies expand their markets, cut maintenance and fuel costs, improve efficiency and reduce emissions. In addition, the technology will help extend generator life and increase resale value.
While there are a number of hybrid power systems out on the market, we’ll be discussing here the one we know best, the Powr2 HES system. Different manufacturers use different fuel sources and configurations, but the basic principles are the same.
The Powr2 Hybrid Energy System is a portable power supply that integrates with diesel generators to optimize load capacities. The power supply features advanced lithium ion battery technology and automatic load level sensing, allowing it to switch power flow as needed between the generator and the HES. This includes using the generator for high-
er loads and stored energy for lower loads. The HES also enables the storage and use of alternative energy sources when paired with electricity-producing systems such as solar, wind and hydroelectricity. In addition, it is silent, as opposed to diesel generators, making it ideal for noise-sensitive jobsites, events or applications.
“We’ve been monitoring the trends and issues brought on by Tier IV regulations in the energy market,” said Toby Nunn, Powr2 operations director. “With the measures taken in Tier IV Final engines to meet emission regulations, they have become even
Hybrid generators can help comply with emissions regulations, avoid wet stacking and save customers fuel costs. Lithium battery technology eliminates problems with both load spiking and running at low loads.
more susceptible to the dangers of wet stacking. Working with our global partners, we have found a way to effectively eliminate low load wet stacking that occurs in generators while reducing CO2 emissions, which is taking things a step further than Tier IV Final regulations. With our knowledge and involvement in the rental market, we feel this solution has tremendous potential for our partners in rental who need to maximize equipment utilization, reduce downtime and be sensitive to their customer’s noise restrictions.”
Customers control the operation of the diesel generator and Powr2 power supply based on specific needs and jobsite parameters by selecting from three predetermined run modes on the HES. One of the modes is the timer, which allows operators to set the generator for constant running at times when power usage is highest, often during the day. Lower power draw periods will be programmed for HES operation, running the site on stored energy. When the situation permits, the HES can be set as the primary power source and the generator will only kick in to recharge the unit’s battery. This is ideal in situations where noise is an issue or where a generator is much larger than the needed power draw. The final mode, load sensing, enables the system to monitor power levels and automatically switch between
generator and HES as the power draw demands. This mode is ideal for those applications where the power need fluctuates significantly throughout the day. This provides an uninterrupted power supply even if the generator fails and makes the HES ideal for remote location applications, such as oil and gas or emergency use.
“The HES offers power rental compa-
nies a variety of benefits,” Nunn said. “From cleaner operations and reduced maintenance to lower noise levels and increased versatility of the product.”
While Tier IV regulations were aimed at reducing emissions, few companies understand that those regulations only limit nitrogen oxide and PM10 particles, completely failing to address CO2 emissions. Powr2’s HES limits
the necessary run time of the diesel generator, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 80 per cent. By proactively reducing CO2 emissions, this technology addresses what Tier IV regulations do not and puts users ahead of future regulatory actions.
Compounding the emissions problem and further adding in a maintenance issue is the challenge of wet stacking. Generators are often over-specified, spending most of their service life running on low loads. This inefficiency can lead to wet stacking, a condition in which unburnt fuel passes into the exhaust system. Wet stacking has always been an issue with diesel generators, but it’s especially damaging to Tier IV units, causing significant and sometimes permanent damage. The use of HES to manage low loads virtually eliminates the risk of wet stacking and can cut associated generator maintenance time and costs in half. While load banks installed on generators address the problem of wet stacking, they increase CO2 emissions and fuel costs. If set to provide power half of the
time, HES can boost a generator’s life significantly. The reduced generator use also lowers fuel costs by as much as 80 per cent.
In addition to eliminating the issues associated with running a generator on low load, the HES technology also allows users to rent a smaller generator by providing temporary extra power for load spikes — for example, the surge in demand when a motor starts up. Powr2 HES inverters can handle load spikes double their specified capacity.
HES also delivers silent power, allowing for operation at night and in noise-restricted areas such as residential neighborhoods. Customers can now thrive in sound-sensitive applications including movie productions, sporting events such as golf, and music festivals and concerts.
“We had great success recently using the HES at a PGA tournament,” Nunn said. “Event organizers paired our systems with generators to power concession stands and other equipment on the golf course. Attendees and camera crews were able to enjoy the tourna-
ment during the day without noise and emissions. The generator replenished the stored energy in the HES at night when it wouldn’t bother anybody.”
Powr2 offers six HES models with outputs from 3.7 to 60 kilovolt amps. Storage ranges from 7.5 to 120 kilowatt hours. All models feature Powr2’s Node ECM (Energy Control Module) seven-inch touch screen. Node retrieves data from all connected devices including inverters, batteries, diesel gensets, PV and more. The system displays the information on the screen and uses it to inform which energy source to use and which loads to prioritize. Powr2 also offers its Prism EMS (Energy Management System) software for reporting and business intelligence, remote asset management and customer billing. The HES range features remote generator start and remote communication, including GPS location tracking.
Hybrid power supplies offer an option for rental stores to bring quiet, clean power to their customers and protect their fleet investment from future regulatory tightening. CRS
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BUYERS GUIDE
Canadian Rental Service publishes our annual Buyers Guide as a free service to rental industry operators and suppliers. Listings and the categories they appear in are provided and updated by suppliers – we cannot guarantee accuracy. If you see an error in your listing, please email Barb Comer at bcomer@annexbusinessmedia.com to submit a correction.
We attempt to ensure all companies listed in the Buyers Guide have distribution in Canada and provide products and services suitable for Canadian rental stores. However, no endorsement of any particular company is intended or implied.
For over 30 years, Buchanan Rubber has been the premier Canadian supplier of Industrial Hose, Couplings and Sheet Rubber products. Our mission is to provide Quality Products, Competitive Prices and Outstanding Service.
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CAMPO EQUIPMENT
6 Carson Court
Brampton, ON L6T4P8
Tel: 9057932525
Toll-Free: 18663230042
Email: campogroup@gmail.com
Website: www.campoequipment.com
CANADIAN RENTAL ASSOCIATION
1100 South Service Rd., Ste. 217
Stoney Creek, ON L8E 0C5
Fax: 905-643-3999
Toll-Free: 1-844-643-2333
Website: www.crarental.org
CANADIAN RENTAL SERVICE
PO Box 530, 105 Donly Dr. S. Simcoe, ON N3Y 4N5
Tel: 519-429-5199
Fax: 1-888-404-1129
Email: dlabrie@annexbusinessmedia.com
Website: www.canadianrentalservice.com
Canadian Rental Service is Canada’s trade magazine for the rental industry – both in print and online.
CANTHERM HEATERS
560 Marjorie Street
Winnipeg, MB R3H 0S9
Tel: 1-204-772-0800
Fax: 1-204-772-0600
Toll-Free: 1-800-661-9276
Email: darryl@canthermheaters.com
Website: Canthermheaters.com
CAVALIER INDUSTRIES LTD.
#8 26004 Twp. 544
Sturgeon County, AB T8T 0B6
Tel: 780-483-0700
Fax: 780-544-9150
Toll-Free: 1-888-483-4843
Email: orderdesk@cavalier.ca
Website: www.cavalierind.ca
CELTIC DISTRIBUTORS LTD.
27487 55th Ave.
Langley, BC V4W 3Y1
Tel: 604-856-6610
Fax: 1-866-888-6729
Toll-Free: 1-800-663-4742
Email: harley@celticdistributors.com
Website: www.celticdistributors.com
CES - CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT SOLUTIONS
1064 Salk Road Unit 13
Pickering, ON L1W 4B5
Tel: 905-420-2243
Fax: 905-420-9655
Toll-Free: 1-844-767-2243
Email: ceswiles@hotmail.com
Website: ces-sales.com
CHICAGO PNEUMATIC POWER TECHNIQUE
1059 Paragon Way
Rock Hill, SC 29730
Tel: 800-760-4049
Email: customerservice.us@cp.com
Website: www.cp.com
CLAESSEN PUMPS LIMITED
2249 Bowman St
Innisfil, ON L9S 3V5
Tel: 705-431-8585
Fax: 405-431-2772
Toll-Free: 88-249-7084
Email: djb@claessenpumps.com
Website: claessenpumps.com
CM EQUIP
168 Labrosse Ave.
Pointe-Claire, QC H9R 1A1
Tel: 514-428-6666
Fax: 514-428-0026
Email: info@cm-equip.com
Website: www.cm-equip.com
CON X EQUIPMENT CANADA
2479 Rue Guenette
Saint-Laurent, QC H4R 2E9
Tel: 514-336-2669
Fax: 514-336-3258
Toll-Free: 888-900-CONX
Email: info@conxequipment.com
Website: www.conxequipment.com
CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS
7800 Las positas Rd
Livemore, CA 94551
Tel: 925-828-9420
Fax: 925-828-3416
Toll-Free: 800-678-3470
Email: sales@cepnow.com
Website: cepnow.com
CONTRAX EQUIPMENT INC. 5420 Maingate Drive Mississauga, ON L4W 1R8
335 Admiral Blvd., Unit # 6 Mississagua, ON L5T 2N2
Tel: 905-565-1355
Toll-Free: 800-321-5336
Email: marketing@diamondproducts.com
Website: www.diamondproducts.com
DOOSAN PORTABLE POWER
1293 Glenway Drive
Statesville, NC 28625
Tel: 704-883-3500
Toll-Free: 1-800-633-5206
Email: PortablePowerSales@doosan.com
Website: www.doosanportablepower.com
DRYAIR MANUFACTURING CORP.
400 Service Rd
St. Brieux, SK S0K 3V0
Tel: 306-275-4848
Fax: 306-275-4664
Toll-Free: 1-888-750-1700
Website: www.dryair.ca
DUKE DISTRIBUTION - A DIV. OF G.C. DUKE EQUIPMENT LTD.
1184 Plains Rd. E.
Burlington, ON L7S 1W6
Tel: 905-637-5216
Fax: 905-637-2009
Toll-Free: 1-800-883-0761
Email: mpeart@gcduke.com
Website: www.gcduke.com
Duke Distribution is a full service lawn and snow equipment distributor offering same day Canada Wide shipping for whole goods and parts from our Burlington, ON warehouse as well as in-house technical support and wholesale/retail financing.
SUPPLIERS
DYNABLAST EQUIPMENT - JOHN BROOKS COMPANY LIMITED
2625 Meadowpine Blvd.
Mississauga, ON L5N 7K5
Fax: 1-866-825-2221
Toll-Free: 1-800-332-4012
Email: dealersales@dynablast.ca
Website: www.brooksconstruction.ca
DYNE INDUSTRIES
75 Bramalea Road
Brampton, ON L6T 2W9
Tel: 604-696-9918
Fax: 866-658-5043
Toll-Free: 1-888-696-9428
Email: info@dyneindustries.com
Website: www.dyneindustries.com
EBAC INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS, INC.
700 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Ste 109 Newport News, VA 23606
Tel: 757-873-6800
Fax: 757-873-3632
Toll-Free: 855-873-6800
Email: sales@ebacusa.com
Website: www.ebacusa.com
Manufacturer of commercial/industrial refrigerant and desiccant style dehumidifiers, lumber dryers, and air conditioners.
Forge Products is a leading tool company that provides high performing tools. We partner with retailers providing them support, training and merchandising, enabling them to drive increased profits and performance.
FROST FIGHTER INC.
100-1500 Notre Dame Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3E 0P9
Tel: 204-775-8252
Fax: 204-783-6794
Toll-Free: 1-888-792-0374
Email: info@frost-fighter.com
Website: www.frost-fighter.com
Since 1965, we’ve manufactured the most reliable and efficient space heaters available. From 170,000 to 1.5 million BTU/h, we can offer a heating solution to meet a wide range of applications. We do Portable Cooling Too!
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GENERAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY
620 Alexander Dr. SW Owatonna, MN 55060
Tel: 507-451-5510
Fax: 877-344-4375
Toll-Free: 1-800-533-0524
Email: sales@generalequip.com
Website: www.generalequip.com
General Equipment manufactures the industry’s most respected, complete, productive line of extreme duty hole digging, surface preparation, portable lighting and ventilation light construction equipment. Absolutely no one does it better.
GENERAL PIPE CLEANERS, A DIV. OF GENERAL WIRE SPRING CO.
1101 Thompson Ave. Mckees Rocks, PA 15136
Tel: 412-771-6300
Fax: 412-771-2771
Toll-Free: 1-800-245-6200
Email: info@drainbrain.com
Website: www.drainbrain.com/rental
General manufactures a full line of drain cleaning and diagnostic equipment, including water jetters and pipe inspection/location equipment. General Pipe Cleaners, the toughest tools down the line™.
GENESIS SALES AND MARKETING INC.
GENERAC MOBILE PRODUCTS
215 Power Dr.
Berlin, WI 54923
Tel: 920-361-4442
Toll-Free: 1-800-926-9768
Email: mobilesales@generac.com
Website: www.generacmobileproducts.com
A leading global manufacturer of mobile light towers, diesel and gaseous generators, pumps, heaters and dust suppression solutions, Generac Mobile has been serving the rental industry for over 30 years. Built to withstand the rigors of rental yards and jobsites, Generac Mobile solutions maximize efficiency, productivity and safety for maximized profit and return on investment. Count on Generac Mobile to provide innovative solutions, excellent customer service and 24/7/365 expert technical support.
1-150 Rivermede Rd.
Concord, ON L4K 3M8
Tel: 905-482-3414
Fax: 905-482-0109
Toll-Free: 1-877-476-4801
Email: sales@genesis-sm.ca
Website: www.genesis-sm.ca
Genesis is your Canadian distributor for: GEOMAX Survey Products, SITEPRO Lasers and Construction Accessories, and the Zip Level by Technidea.
Genesis also has a full service and repair facility for all your measurement equipment.
GENIE - A TEREX BRAND
6464 185th Ave. NE
Redmond, WA 98052
Tel: 425-881-1800
Fax: 425-883-3475
Toll-Free: 800-536-1800
Website: www.GenieLift.com
–HAULOTTE GROUP
3409 Chandler Creek Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
Tel: 800-537-0540
Fax: 757-689-2175
Website: www.haulotte-usa.com
HEADWIND SOLUTIONS MFG. OF SHOCKER PASS
4331 41 Street
Camrose, AB T4V 3V8
Tel: 1-780-672-2775
Fax: 1-780-672-6411
Toll-Free: 1-844-304-7277
Email: steve@headwindsolutions.ca
Website: www.headwindsolutions.ca
Manufacturer of the Shocker Positive Air Shutoff System. Complete run-away or over speed protection for all makes and models of diesel engines. Proudly Canadian made.
HEAT KING
1205 Sherwin Road
Winnipeg, MB R3H 0V1
Tel: 204-885-5800
Fax: 204-885-7557
Toll-Free: 1-800-661-0304
Email: gkunderman@tamarack-ind.com
Website: www.heat-king.ca
HILTI (CANADA) CORP.
2360 Meadowpine Blvd.
Mississauga, ON L5N 6S2
Tel: 800-363-4458
Fax: 800-363-4459
Toll-Free: 800-363-4458
Email: ca-sales@hilti.com
Website: www.hilti.ca
Hilti is a world-leading supplier of quality and innovative tools for rental owners including powder-actuated fastening, drilling and demolition, diamond coring and cutting. www.hilti.ca
Kubota is the leading manufacturer of compact diesel and gasoline engines up to 200 HP for industrial and generator applications. Kubota prides itself on its philosophy of “For Earth, For Life”.
OutFront is an industry leader in sales and rental of commercial and industrial temporary fence to suit any site requirement. Also ask about our lockable storage solutions and fabric buildings.
SUPPLIERS
OZTEC BUSINESS MACHINES, INC.
65 Channel Dr.
Port Washington, NY 11050
Tel: 516-944-5007
Toll-Free: 1-800-223-0328
Email: shredders@oztec.com
Website: www.oztecshredders.com
High volume office paper shredders for small to large offices, packing departments and mail rooms. High-speed input, 60 feet per minute. High capacity models shred 20 to 40 sheets per pass. Can handle paper clips, staples and more. Years of trouble free use.
OZTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
65 Channel Dr.
Port Washington, NY 11050
Tel: 516-883-8857
Fax: 516-883-7857
Toll-Free: 1-800-553-9055
Email: mail@oztec.com
Website: www.oztec.com
Oztec . . . Performance built Rental Rugged offering a rotary-throttle-controlled Backpack Concrete Vibrator, the RubberHead® which surpasses all standards for protecting epoxy coated rebar and consolidating concrete, and the industry’s most versatile selection of interchangeable electric power units, shafts and heads.
1901 N State Hwy 360, Ste. 340 Grand Prairie, TX 75050
Tel: 1-800-944-7368
Email: info@point-of-rental.com
Website: www.point-of-rental.com
PRIMATECH INC.
1135, rue Jeremie Fortin Quebec, QC G1J 1R8
Tel: 418-522-7744
Fax: 418-522-7466
Toll-Free: 1-800-363-1962
Email: sales@primatech.ca
Website: www.primatech.ca
Through its extensive R&D, Primatech offers DIY and Professional wood floor installers, smarter tools and fasteners that improve their overall quality of installation, speed of execution, well-being and satisfaction of achievement.
As a world leader of submersible pumps for the construction and rental market, Tsurumi outlasts the competition in pump life, product offering and cost savings.
TURF TEQ
699 Todd Rd.
Honey Brook, PA 19344
Tel: 484-798-6300
Fax: 484-798-6305
Toll-Free: 1-866-503-8873
Email: james.day@turfteq.com
Website: www.turfteq.com
TVH PARTS CO.
16355 S. Lone Elm Rd.
Olathe, KS 66062
Tel: 913-829-1000
Fax: 913-829-9208
Toll-Free: 1-800-255-4109
Email: marketing@tvh.com
Website: www.tvh.com
TWISTER DISPLAY
49207 Calcutta Smith Ferry Road
East Liverpool, OH 43920
Tel: 1 330 386-1270
Fax: 1 330 386-0418
Toll-Free: 1 800 637-3656
Email: sales@twisterdisplay.com
Website: www.twisterdisplay.com
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VAN MARK PRODUCTS CORPORATION
24145 Industrial Park Drive
Farmington Hills, MI 48335
Tel: 248-478-1200
Fax: 248-478-1226
Toll-Free: 1-800-VAN-MARK (826-6275)
Email: sales@van-mark.com
Website: www.van-mark.com
VULCAN DEMOLITION TOOLS INC.
3070 Lenworth Drive Mississauga, ON L4X 2G1
Tel: 905.625.0144
Fax: 905.625.0383
Toll-Free: 1.888.229.6064
Email: Info@vulcandemo.com
Website: www.vulcandemo.com
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WACKER NEUSON LTD.
3600 Ridgeway Dr., Unit #6 Mississauga, ON L5L 0B4
Tel: 905-795-1661
Fax: 905-795-0503
Toll-Free: 800-201-3346
Email: wackerneuson.canada@wackerneuson. com
Website: www.ca.wackerneuson.com
WARNER SHELTER SYSTEMS LTD.
9811 44 St. SE Calgary, AB T2C 2P7
Tel: 403-279-7662
Fax: 403-236-2633
Toll-Free: 1-800-661-6155
Email: warner@wssl.com
Website: www.wssl.com
WATERLOO BUSINESS SOLUTIONS INC.
810 Nipissing Rd., Ste. 203 Milton, ON L9T 4Z9
Tel: 905-693-9457
Toll-Free: 1-888-591-1962
Email: sales@rentp.com Website: www.rentp.com
WEBER MT, INC.
45 Dowd Road
Bangor, ME 04401
Tel: 844-490-6888
Fax: 450-490-6886
Toll-Free: 844-490-6888
Email: sales@webermt.us
Website: www.webermt.us
Weber MT, GmbH is the specialist and a leading manufacturer of walk-behind compactors. As a medium-sized company we only sell products that we are able to design and manufacture with perfection. Products include: forward/reversible vibratory plate soil compactors, hand-guided rollers/paver rollers and rammers. Customer support before and after the sale is the rule and not the exception. You will always be provided prompt and smooth assistance from our qualified staff. We guarantee this worldwide.
SUPPLIERS
WESTERN FINANCIAL GROUP INSURANCE SOLUTIONS
201-600 Empress St. Winnipeg, MB R3G 0R5
Toll-Free: 1-800-665-8990
Email: gis@westernfgis.ca
Website: www.westernfgis.ca
WESTERN GLOBAL “FUEL TANKS & EQUIPMENT”
101 - 251 Saulteaux Crescent Winnipeg, MB R3J 3C7
Tel: 204-772-6525
Fax: 204-772-6597
Toll-Free: 1-866-588-2637
Email: info@western-global.ca
Website: western-global.com
WINCO INC.
225 S Cordova Ave. Le Center, MN 56057
Tel: 507-357-6821
Fax: 507-357-4857
Email: sales@wincogen.com
Website: www.wincogen.com
EVENT AND PARTY GOODS
AIR CONDITIONERS
Ebac Industrial Products, Inc.
Frost Fighter Inc.
Heat King
NTI Global
Pinnacle Climate Technologies
BAND SHELLS
Aztec Tents
Warner Shelter Systems Ltd.
BANNERS, FLAGS, ETC.
Hy-Cor International
Tentwares Accessory Catalog
BARBEQUE EQUIPMENT
Crown Verity
Flagro Industries Ltd.
RDSI
BARS, PORTABLE
National Event Supply
BEDS - ROLLAWAY
Tricific Enterprises Inc.
BLEACHERS, PORTABLE
Etobicoke Ironworks Ltd.
CANDY FLOSS MACHINES
Megcour Foodservice Inc.
RDSI
CANOPIES, PARTY
Aztec Tents
Eureka! The Tent Company
Warner Shelter Systems Ltd.
CASINO EQUIPMENT
RDSI
CHAIR COVERS
National Event Supply
Tricific Enterprises Inc.
CHAIRS, BAR STOOLS
Davidson Furniture Specialties
National Event Supply
CHAIRS, FOLDING
Davidson Furniture Specialties
National Event Supply
RDSI
Tentwares Accessory Catalog
CHAIRS, STACKING
Davidson Furniture Specialties
National Event Supply
RDSI
COAT RACKS
Davidson Furniture Specialties
National Event Supply
RDSI
COFFEE MAKERS
Megcour Foodservice Inc.
RDSI
COMPUTER SOFTWARE
Alert Management Systems
InTempo Software
Orion Software
Texada Software
Waterloo Business/Rentalpoint
CONCESSION EQUIPMENT
Crown Verity
Megcour Foodservice Inc.
COOKERS RDSI
DANCE FLOORS
Davidson Furniture Specialties
DISHES, CHINA
National Event Supply
DISHES, FOOD SERVICE
GRADE
Megcour Foodservice Inc.
National Event Supply
DOLLIES, CHAIR
Davidson Furniture Specialties
National Event Supply
RDSI
DUNK TANKS/HIGH STRIKERS
Twister Display
EVAPORATIVE COOLERS
Exacon Inc.
Frost Fighter Inc.
Pinnacle Climate Technologies
FENCING/BARRICADES
Etobicoke Ironworks Ltd.
IPS
OutFront Portable Solutions
Quest Brands Inc.
RDSI
FLAGS & ACCESSORIES
Aztec Tents
FLATWARE
National Event Supply
FLOORING, TENTS
Fiesta Tents Ltd.
Hy-Cor International
FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT
Crown Verity
Megcour Foodservice Inc.
GAMES
RDSI
Twister Display
GLASSWARE
Megcour Foodservice Inc.
National Event Supply
GRIDDLES/GRILLS
Crown Verity
RDSI
HEATER, DUCTS
Aerotech Herman Nelson
Campo Equipment
CES - Construction Equipment
Solutions
Eastcan Marketing Ltd.
Flagro Industries Ltd.
Frost Fighter Inc.
Generac Mobile Products
National Hose
Norseman Inc.
NTI Global
Rentquip Canada
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
HEATERS, PATIO
Crown Verity
Pinnacle Climate Technologies
RDSI
Tentwares Accessory Catalog
EVENT AND PARTY GOODS
HEATERS, PORTABLE
Aerotech Herman Nelson
Campo Equipment
Celtic Distributors
CES - Construction Equipment
Solutions
CON X Equipment Canada
Flagro Industries Ltd.
Frost Fighter Inc.
Generac Mobile Products
Genesis Sales and Marketing
IPS
NTI Global
Pinnacle Climate Technologies
RDSI
Rentquip Canada
Sure Flame Products
Tentwares Accessory Catalog
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
LIGHTS
Eureka! The Tent Company
Generac Mobile Products
General Equipment
Hy-Cor International
Lind Equipment
Multiquip Inc.
RDSI
Tentwares Accessory Catalog
MISC. PARTY GOODS
Tentwares Accessory Catalog
Twister Display
POPCORN MACHINES
Crown Verity
Megcour Foodservice Inc.
RDSI
ROTISSERIES
RDSI
STAGE COVERS
Tricific Enterprises Inc.
Warner Shelter Systems Ltd.
STAGE SKIRTING
Davidson Furniture Specialties
Tricific Enterprises Inc.
STAGES, FOLDING, PORTABLE
Davidson Furniture Specialties
Etobicoke Ironworks Ltd.
OutFront Portable Solutions
TABLE LINENS
National Event Supply
Tricific Enterprises Inc.
TABLE NAPKINS
National Event Supply
Tricific Enterprises Inc.
TABLE SKIRTING
National Event Supply
Tricific Enterprises Inc.
TABLECLOTHS
National Event Supply
Tricific Enterprises Inc.
TABLES, BANQUET
Davidson Furniture Specialties
National Event Supply
RDSI
TABLES, CARD
Davidson Furniture Specialties
National Event Supply
TABLES, FOLDING
Davidson Furniture Specialties
National Event Supply
RDSI
TENT ACCESSORIES
Aztec Tents
Eureka! The Tent Company
Fiesta Tents Ltd.
Tentwares Accessory Catalog
Warner Shelter Systems Ltd.
TENT CLEANING SERVICE
Aztec Tents
Fiesta Tents Ltd.
TENT ERECTION EQUIPMENT
CES - Construction Equipment
Solutions
Fiesta Tents Ltd.
RDSI
Tentwares Accessory Catalog
Warner Shelter Systems Ltd.
TENT HEATERS
Aerotech Herman Nelson
Celtic Distributors
CES - Construction Equipment
Solutions
Flagro Industries Ltd.
Frost Fighter Inc.
Generac Mobile Products
IPS
NTI Global
Pinnacle Climate Technologies
Rentquip Canada
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
TENT JACKS
Aztec Tents
Eureka! The Tent Company
TENT SIDEWALLS
Eureka! The Tent Company
Fiesta Tents Ltd.
Warner Shelter Systems Ltd.
TENT STAKE DRIVERS
CES - Construction Equipment
Solutions
CON X Equipment Canada
RDSI
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
TENT STAKES
Aztec Tents
Eureka! The Tent Company
Warner Shelter Systems Ltd.
TENT VENTILATION
EQUIPMENT
Eastcan Marketing Ltd.
NTI Global
Pinnacle Climate Technologies
TENTS, CLEAR SPAN
Aztec Tents
Eureka! The Tent Company
Fiesta Tents Ltd.
Warner Shelter Systems Ltd.
TENTS, DIGITAL IMAGING
Aztec Tents
Fiesta Tents Ltd.
Warner Shelter Systems Ltd.
TENTS, FABRIC BUILDINGS
Aztec Tents
Eureka! The Tent Company
Fiesta Tents Ltd.
OutFront Portable Solutions
Warner Shelter Systems Ltd.
TENTS, MARQUEES
Aztec Tents
Eureka! The Tent Company
Fiesta Tents Ltd.
Warner Shelter Systems Ltd.
TENTS, OTHER
Aztec Tents
Eureka! The Tent Company
Fiesta Tents Ltd.
Warner Shelter Systems Ltd.
TENTS, TENSION
STRUCTURES
Aztec Tents
Eureka! The Tent Company
Warner Shelter Systems Ltd.
UMBRELLAS
Aztec Tents
WASHROOMS/HAND SINKS, PORTABLE
Crown Verity
RDSI
WEDDING ACCESSORIES
Tentwares Accessory Catalog
EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS
ABRASIVE BLADES
Bosch Power Tools
Cavalier Industries
CM Equip
Creighton Rock Drill Limited
Diamond Products Canada
EDCO
Extreme Abrasives
Hilti (Canada) Corp.
Husqvarna Construction Products
Lackmond Canada
M.S. Sales Ltd.
Pearl Abrasive Co.
Rentquip Canada
Stihl
ABRASIVE BRUSHES
Bosch Power Tools
Cavalier Industries
CM Equip
Creighton Rock Drill Limited
Extreme Abrasives
ABRASIVE WHEELS
Bosch Power Tools
Cavalier Industries
CM Equip
Diamond Products Canada
Extreme Abrasives
FEIN Canadian Power Tool Company
Hilti (Canada) Corp.
M.S. Sales Ltd.
Pearl Abrasive Co.
Rentquip Canada
Rentquip
Stihl
ABRASIVES
Cavalier Industries
Diamond Products Canada
EDCO
Extreme Abrasives
FEIN Canadian Power Tool Company
M.S. Sales Ltd.
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
National Hose
Rentquip Canada
ADVERTISING/TRADE SHOWS
Canadian Rental Association
Canadian Rental Service
Load Lifter Manufacturing Ltd.
Marketing Strategies
AERATORS, LANDSCAPING
Bannerman Ltd.
Billy Goat Industries
Cavalier Industries
Celtic Distributors
CES - Construction Equipment
Solutions
CM Equip
Duke Distribution
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
Pro-Power Canada Inc.
RDSI
Stihl
Terra-Cut Supply Ltd.
The Toro Company
EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS
AERIAL PLATFORMS, BOOMS, SWING STAGES
AE Sales Inc.
Ahern Canada
Cavalier Industries
Easy Access Industrial
Genie - A Terex Brand
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
Skyjack Inc.
AIR CONDITIONING
Cavalier Industries
Ebac Industrial Products, Inc.
Frost Fighter Inc.
National Hose
Pinnacle Climate Technologies
AIR MOVERS
Cavalier Industries
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
Eastcan Marketing Ltd.
Ebac Industrial Products, Inc.
Hy-Cor International
IPS
Just Tools Inc.
M.S. Sales Ltd.
Phoenix
Pinnacle Climate Technologies
RDSI
Rentquip Canada
Sure Flame Products
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
Vulcan Demolition Tools Inc.
AIR POWER ACCESSORIES
Creighton Rock Drill Limited
EDCO
HosePower Canada
Jenny Products
M.S. Sales Ltd.
National Hose
Sullair Corp.
Vulcan Demolition Tools Inc.
AIR TOOL ACCESSORIES
Brunner Canada Inc.
Buchanan Rubber Ltd.
Cavalier Industries
Celtic Distributors
CES - Construction Equipment
Solutions
CON X Equipment Canada
Creighton Rock Drill Limited
EDCO
Jenny Products
Just Tools Inc.
M.S. Sales Ltd.
McCann Equipment Ltd.
National Hose
Omega Compressors
Rentquip Canada
Vulcan Demolition Tools Inc.
ALTERNATORS
Industrial Engines Ltd.
TVH
ANCHORING TOOLS/ FASTENERS
Hilti (Canada) Corp.
Rentquip Canada
APPLIANCE TRUCKS
RDSI
ARC WELDERS
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
ARROW BOARDS/TRAFFIC
CONTROL
Cavalier Industries
North America Traffic
TVH
ASPHALT PAVERS
BOMAG (Canada) Inc.
CES - Construction Equipment
Solutions
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
JCB Inc.
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
ASPHALT ROLLERS
Ammann Canada
BOMAG (Canada) Inc.
CES - Construction Equipment
Solutions
Eastcan Marketing Ltd.
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
IPS
JCB Inc.
Multiquip Inc.
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
Wacker Neuson Ltd.
ASSET TRACKING, FLEET
MANAGEMENT
National Hose
AUGERS, EARTH
Baumalight by MTB Mfg Inc
Brandt Tractor
Celtic Distributors
CES - Construction Equipment
Solutions
CM Equip
CON X Equipment Canada
Creighton Rock Drill Limited
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
General Equipment
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
JCB Inc.
RDSI
Stihl
Terra-Cut Supply Ltd.
The Toro Company
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
AUGERS, ICE
General Equipment
Stihl
AUGERS, POSTHOLE
Baumalight by MTB Mfg Inc
Celtic Distributors
CES - Construction Equipment
Solutions
CON X Equipment Canada
Creighton Rock Drill Limited
General Equipment
JCB Inc.
RDSI
Rentquip Canada
Stihl
Terra-Cut Supply Ltd.
The Toro Company
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
AUTOMOTIVE TOOLS
Just Tools Inc.
BACKHOE ATTACHMENTS
Baumalight by MTB Mfg Inc
Brandt Tractor
Brunner Canada Inc.
Creighton Rock Drill Limited
General Equipment
JCB Inc.
The Toro Company
BACKHOES
Brandt Tractor
Eastcan Marketing Ltd.
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
BARRICADE TAPE
Hy-Cor International
Quest Brands Inc.
Trinitec Distribution
BARRICADES
North America Traffic
BATTERY CHARGERS, CORDLESS
Bosch Power Tools
Hilti (Canada) Corp.
Stihl
TVH
BATTERY CHARGERS/ TESTERS
Celtic Distributors
TVH
BELTS, PULLEYS, ETC.
Celtic Distributors
TVH
BENDING BRAKES
Hy-Cor International
RDSI
Rentquip Canada
Van Mark Products Corporation
BITS
Bosch Power Tools
Brunner Canada Inc.
Cavalier Industries
CM Equip
Creighton Rock Drill Limited
Forge Products Inc.
Hilti (Canada) Corp.
Lackmond Canada
Rentquip Canada
BLADES
Bosch Power Tools
Cavalier Industries
Celtic Distributors
Creighton Rock Drill Limited
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
EDCO
Equipements Mathieu Incorporate
Forge Products Inc.
Hilti (Canada) Corp.
Lackmond Canada
Load Lifter Manufacturing Ltd.
Rentquip Canada
Star Diamond Tools Inc.
BLOW TORCHES
CES - Construction Equipment Solutions
BLOWERS
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
Eastcan Marketing Ltd.
JCB Inc.
Pinnacle Climate Technologies
Pro-Power Canada Inc.
RDSI
Rentquip Canada
Stihl
Sure Flame Products
BLOWERS, LAWN & GARDEN
Billy Goat Industries
Cavalier Industries
Celtic Distributors
CES - Construction Equipment Solutions
Duke Distribution
Honda Canada Inc.
Pro-Power Canada Inc.
RDSI
Stihl
BORING EQUIPMENT
Brandt Tractor
Hilti (Canada) Corp.
JCB Inc.
Rentquip Canada
BREAKERS, AIR
Brunner Canada Inc.
Cavalier Industries
CES - Construction Equipment Solutions
CON X Equipment Canada
Creighton Rock Drill Limited
JCB Inc.
Just Tools Inc.
RDSI
Rentquip
Sullair Corp.
Vulcan Demolition Tools Inc.
BREAKERS, ELECTRIC
Bosch Power Tools
Brokk Inc.
Brunner Canada Inc.
Cavalier Industries
Hilti (Canada) Corp.
Rentquip Canada
EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS
BREAKERS, GAS POWERED
Atlas Copco Power Technique
Chicago Pneumatic Power Technique
Creighton Rock Drill Limited
Rentquip Canada
BREAKERS, HAND
Bosch Power Tools
CES - Construction Equipment
Solutions
Creighton Rock Drill Limited
Forge Products Inc.
General Equipment
Hilti (Canada) Corp.
BREAKERS, HYDRAULIC
Atlas Copco Power Technique
Brandt Tractor
Brokk Inc.
Brunner Canada Inc.
Cavalier Industries
CES - Construction Equipment
Solutions
Chicago Pneumatic Power Technique
CON X Equipment Canada
Creighton Rock Drill Limited
Epiroc
IPS
JCB Inc.
Just Tools Inc.
Kubota Canada Ltd.
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
Vulcan Demolition Tools Inc.
BROOMS
Brandt Tractor
Cavalier Industries
Creighton Rock Drill Limited
Forge Products Inc.
JCB Inc.
Kraft Tool Co.
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
Terra-Cut Supply Ltd.
The Toro Company
Turf Teq
BRUSHCUTTERS
Baumalight by MTB Mfg Inc
Billy Goat Industries
Brandt Tractor
Cavalier Industries
Celtic Distributors
Duke Distribution
Honda Canada Inc.
Pro-Power Canada Inc.
Progressive Turf Equipment
RDSI
Stihl
The Toro Company
Turf Teq
BUCKETS
Creighton Rock Drill Limited
Forge Products Inc.
JCB Inc.
Kraft Tool Co.
The Toro Company
BULLDOZERS
Brandt Tractor
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
CABLE PLOWS
Brandt Tractor
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
CABLE PULLERS
Duke Distribution
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
CARPET CLEANING EQUIPMENT
Eastcan Marketing Ltd.
National Hose
Rentquip Canada
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
CARPET DRYERS
Cavalier Industries
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
Eastcan Marketing Ltd.
General Equipment
Hy-Cor International
IPS
M.S. Sales Ltd.
Pinnacle Climate Technologies
RDSI
Rentquip Canada
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
CARPET TOOLS
Kraft Tool Co.
Rentquip Canada
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
CASTERS
National Hose
RDSI
TVH
CHAINSAW CHAINS
Celtic Distributors
Stihl
CHAINSAWS
CM Equip
Just Tools Inc.
McCann Equipment Ltd.
Stihl
CHIPPERS/SHREDDERS
Barreto Manufacturing, Inc.
Celtic Distributors
CES - Construction Equipment Solutions
CM Equip
CON X Equipment Canada
Duke Distribution
RDSI
Split-Fire Sales Inc.
CHISELS
Bosch Power Tools
Brunner Canada Inc.
Cavalier Industries
Creighton Rock Drill Limited
EDCO
Forge Products Inc.
Hilti (Canada) Corp.
Just Tools Inc.
Kraft Tool Co.
Rentquip Canada
Vulcan Demolition Tools Inc.
CLAMPS, COUPLINGS
Buchanan Rubber Ltd.
CM Equip
Creighton Rock Drill Limited
Etobicoke Ironworks Ltd.
National Hose
CLAMPS, FURNITURE
Equipements Mathieu Incorporate
CLAY DIGGERS, SPADES
Brunner Canada Inc.
Cavalier Industries
Creighton Rock Drill Limited
Hilti (Canada) Corp.
JCB Inc.
Just Tools Inc.
Rentquip Canada
Vulcan Demolition Tools Inc.
CLEANERS, CHEMICAL
Eastcan Marketing Ltd.
Easy Kleen
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
CLEANERS, HIGH PRESSURE
Cavalier Industries
Celtic Distributors
CES - Construction Equipment Solutions
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
Easy Kleen
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
IPS
Jenny Products
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
National Hose
Rentquip Canada
Stihl
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
CLEANERS, STEAM
Easy Kleen
Jenny Products
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
CLUTCHES, CENTRIFUGAL
Celtic Distributors
COMPACTION METERS
CES - Construction Equipment
Solutions
MBW, Inc.
COMPACTORS, BACKHOEATTACHED
Brandt Tractor
Creighton Rock Drill Limited
JCB Inc.
MBW, Inc.
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
COMPACTORS, PLATE
Ammann Canada
Atlas Copco Power Technique
BOMAG (Canada) Inc.
Brandt Tractor
Cavalier Industries
CES - Construction Equipment Solutions
Chicago Pneumatic Power Technique
CM Equip
Doosan Portable Power
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
IPS
JCB Inc.
M.S. Sales Ltd.
MBW, Inc.
Multiquip Inc.
RDSI
Rentquip Canada
The Toro Company
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
Wacker Neuson Ltd.
COMPACTORS, RIDE-ON
Ammann Canada
BOMAG (Canada) Inc.
Brandt Tractor
Cavalier Industries
CES - Construction Equipment Solutions
Corniver Technologies Inc.
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
IPS
M.S. Sales Ltd.
Multiquip Inc.
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
Wacker Neuson Ltd.
COMPACTORS, WALKBEHIND
Ammann Canada
BOMAG (Canada) Inc.
Brandt Tractor
Cavalier Industries
CES - Construction Equipment Solutions
Doosan Portable Power
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
IPS
JCB Inc.
Multiquip Inc.
Rentquip Canada
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
Wacker Neuson Ltd.
Weber MT, Inc.
COMPRESSORS, AIR
EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS
Atlas Copco Power Technique
Cavalier Industries
Celtic Distributors
CES - Construction Equipment
Solutions
Chicago Pneumatic Power Technique
CM Equip
CON X Equipment Canada
Doosan Portable Power
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
Eastcan Marketing Ltd.
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
Jenny Products
M.S. Sales Ltd.
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
Multiquip Inc.
National Hose
Omega Compressors
RDSI
Rentquip Canada
Sullair Corp.
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
Vulcan Demolition Tools Inc.
COMPRESSORS, DIESEL
CES - Construction Equipment
Solutions
CON X Equipment Canada
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
M.S. Sales Ltd.
RDSI
Sullair Corp.
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
Vulcan Demolition Tools Inc.
COMPRESSORS, ELECTRIC
Celtic Distributors
CES - Construction Equipment Solutions
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
Eastcan Marketing Ltd.
Jenny Products
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
National Hose
Omega Compressors
RDSI
Rentquip Canada
COMPRESSORS, GAS
Celtic Distributors
CES - Construction Equipment
Solutions
CM Equip
CON X Equipment Canada
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
Eastcan Marketing Ltd.
Jenny Products
M.S. Sales Ltd.
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
National Hose
Omega Compressors
RDSI
Rentquip Canada
Vulcan Demolition Tools Inc.
COMPUTERS/SOFTWARE
Alert Management Systems
Hilti (Canada) Corp.
InTempo Software
Orion Software
Point of Rental Software
Sycor Canada
Texada Software
Waterloo Business/Rentalpoint
CONCRETE BLANKETS
EnScaf Enclosures
Inland Plastics Ltd.
Norseman Inc.
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
CONCRETE BUGGIES
M.S. Sales Ltd.
Multiquip Inc.
ProBarrow
The Toro Company
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
CONCRETE CRACKING
POWDER
CES - Construction Equipment Solutions
CONCRETE CRUSHERS
Brokk Inc.
Creighton Rock Drill Limited
EDCO
Just Tools Inc.
CONCRETE FINISHERS
CES - Construction Equipment Solutions
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
EDCO
Extreme Abrasives
Forge Products Inc.
Hilti (Canada) Corp.
IPS
Kraft Tool Co.
MBW, Inc.
Multiquip Inc.
RDSI
Rentquip Canada
Wacker Neuson Ltd.
CONCRETE GRINDERS
AE Sales Inc.
Bosch Power Tools
Diamond Products Canada
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
EDCO
Extreme Abrasives
Forge Products Inc.
General Equipment
Hilti (Canada) Corp.
Husqvarna Construction Products
Just Tools Inc.
M.S. Sales Ltd.
Oztec Industries Inc.
RDSI
Rentquip Canada
Star Diamond Tools Inc.
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
CONCRETE PLANERS
AE Sales Inc.
EDCO
General Equipment
JCB Inc.
RDSI
Star Diamond Tools Inc.
CONCRETE SAWS
Atlas Copco Power Technique
Bosch Power Tools
Chicago Pneumatic Power Technique
CM Equip
Crown Construction (BTM Equipment)
Diamond Products Canada
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
EDCO
Equipements Mathieu Incorporate
Extreme Abrasives
Hilti (Canada) Corp.
Husqvarna Construction Products
Just Tools Inc.
Multiquip Inc.
Pearl Abrasive Co.
RDSI
Rentquip Canada
Star Diamond Tools Inc.
Stihl
CONVEYORS
E-ZLift Conveyors/Multilift
Equipements Mathieu Incorporate
M.S. Sales Ltd.
RDSI
CORE BITS
Bosch Power Tools
Cavalier Industries
CM Equip
Creighton Rock Drill Limited
Diamond Products Canada
EDCO
Extreme Abrasives
Forge Products Inc.
Husqvarna Construction Products
M.S. Sales Ltd.
Multiquip Inc.
Pearl Abrasive Co.
Rentquip Canada
Star Diamond Tools Inc.
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
Vulcan Demolition Tools Inc.
CRACK SAWS
EDCO
Extreme Abrasives
General Equipment
Just Tools Inc.
RDSI
Star Diamond Tools Inc.
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
CRANES
JCB Inc.
CULTIVATORS
Bannerman Ltd.
Duke Distribution
Stihl
CULVERT STEAMERS
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
CUP WHEELS
CM Equip
EDCO
Extreme Abrasives
Forge Products Inc.
Hilti (Canada) Corp.
Husqvarna Construction Products
M.S. Sales Ltd.
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
Pearl Abrasive Co.
Rentquip Canada
Star Diamond Tools Inc.
CUTTERS, ASPHALT
Brunner Canada Inc.
Creighton Rock Drill Limited
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
EDCO
General Equipment
Hilti (Canada) Corp.
Just Tools Inc.
Rentquip Canada
Star Diamond Tools Inc.
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
Vulcan Demolition Tools Inc.
CUTTERS, PIPE
Bosch Power Tools
Cavalier Industries
CUTTERS, ROTARY
Bosch Power Tools
Brandt Tractor
FEIN Canadian Power Tool Company
JCB Inc.
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
CUTTERS, STEEL
Bosch Power Tools
Brokk Inc.
Hilti (Canada) Corp.
CUTTERS, STONE
Brunner Canada Inc.
Star Diamond Tools Inc.
CUTTERS, TILE
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
Kraft Tool Co.
RDSI
Rentquip Canada
Star Diamond Tools Inc.
DECALS
Hy-Cor International
TVH
DEHUMIDIFIERS
DRYAIR Manufacturing Corp.
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
Eastcan Marketing Ltd.
Ebac Industrial Products, Inc.
IPS
M.S. Sales Ltd.
Phoenix
Pinnacle Climate Technologies
Rentquip Canada
EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS
DEMOLITION TOOLS, BOOM
Aquajet Systems AB
Brokk Inc.
Brunner Canada Inc.
Creighton Rock Drill Limited
Hilti (Canada) Corp.
Just Tools Inc.
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
Vulcan Demolition Tools Inc.
DETHATCHERS
Bannerman Ltd.
Billy Goat Industries
Cavalier Industries
Celtic Distributors
Duke Distribution
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
Pro-Power Canada Inc.
RDSI
Stihl
Terra-Cut Supply Ltd.
The Toro Company
Turf Teq
DIAMOND
BLADES
Bosch Power Tools
Cavalier Industries
CM Equip
Diamond Products Canada
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
EDCO
Equipements Mathieu Incorporate
Extreme Abrasives
Forge Products Inc.
Hilti (Canada) Corp.
Husqvarna Construction Products
Lackmond Canada
M.S. Sales Ltd.
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
Multiquip Inc.
Pearl Abrasive Co.
RDSI
Rentquip Canada
Star Diamond Tools Inc.
Stihl
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
DIAMOND
CM Equip
CORE BITS
Diamond Products Canada
EDCO
Extreme Abrasives
Forge Products Inc.
Hilti (Canada) Corp.
Husqvarna Construction Products
Lackmond Canada
M.S. Sales Ltd.
Multiquip Inc.
Pearl Abrasive Co.
RDSI
Rentquip Canada
Star Diamond Tools Inc.
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
DOLLIES
Kraft Tool Co.
RDSI
DRAIN CLEANING EQUIPMENT
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
Electric Eel Mfg.
General Pipe Cleaners
IPS
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
National Hose
RDSI
Rentquip Canada
Vulcan Demolition Tools Inc.
DRILL BITS AND ACCESSORIES
Bosch Power Tools
Brunner Canada Inc.
Cavalier Industries
Creighton Rock Drill Limited
Hilti (Canada) Corp.
Lackmond Canada
M.S. Sales Ltd.
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
Rentquip Canada
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
Vulcan Demolition Tools Inc.
DRILLS, AIR
CES - Construction Equipment
Solutions
CON X Equipment Canada
Creighton Rock Drill Limited
Just Tools Inc.
Rentquip
Sullair Corp.
Vulcan Demolition Tools Inc.
DRILLS, CORDLESS
Bosch Power Tools
Cavalier Industries
Creighton Rock Drill Limited
FEIN Canadian Power Tool Company
Hilti (Canada) Corp.
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
Rentquip Canada
DRILLS, ELECTRIC
Bosch Power Tools
Brokk Inc.
Cavalier Industries
Diamond Products Canada
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
EDCO
FEIN Canadian Power Tool Company
Hilti (Canada) Corp.
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
Rentquip Canada
DRILLS, GAS POWERED
Creighton Rock Drill Limited
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
Rentquip Canada
Vulcan Demolition Tools Inc.
DRILLS, HAND
Bosch Power Tools
Cavalier Industries
Creighton Rock Drill Limited
Diamond Products Canada
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
FEIN Canadian Power Tool Company
Rentquip Canada
Vulcan Demolition Tools Inc.
DRILLS, HYDRAULIC
CES - Construction Equipment Solutions
CON X Equipment Canada
Creighton Rock Drill Limited
Just Tools Inc.
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
Vulcan Demolition Tools Inc.
DRYWALL LIFTS
M.S. Sales Ltd.
RDSI
Rentquip Canada
DRYWALL TOOLS
Bosch Power Tools
Forge Products Inc.
Genesis Sales and Marketing
Hilti (Canada) Corp.
Kraft Tool Co.
RDSI
Rentquip Canada
DUMPERS
Pro-Power Canada Inc.
ProBarrow
RDSI
Wacker Neuson Ltd.
EARTHMOVERS
ASV Holdings Inc.
Brandt Tractor
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
Eastcan Marketing Ltd.
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
The Toro Company
Turf Teq
EDGERS AND TRIMMERS
CES - Construction Equipment Solutions
Duke Distribution
Honda Canada Inc.
Stihl
Turf Teq
ELECTRIC MOTORS
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
ENGINE HOUR/ MAINTENANCE METERS
Celtic Distributors
Industrial Engines Ltd.
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
ENGINE PARTS
Cavalier Industries
Celtic Distributors
CM Equip
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
Industrial Engines Ltd.
IPS
Kubota Engine America
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
Renown Industries Ltd.
TVH
ENGINES
Cavalier Industries
Celtic Distributors
CM Equip
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
Industrial Engines Ltd.
IPS
Kubota Engine America
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
RDSI
Renown Industries Ltd.
Rittenhouse
TVH
EQUIPMENT REPAIRS & SERVICE
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
Honda Canada Inc.
Load Lifter Manufacturing Ltd.
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
McCann Equipment Ltd.
Rentquip Canada
Trinitec Distribution
Vulcan Demolition Tools Inc.
EXCAVATORS
Brandt Tractor
CM Equip
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
JCB Inc.
Kubota Canada Ltd.
Takeuchi Mfg.
Wacker Neuson Ltd.
EXTENSION CORDS
Cavalier Industries
Construction Electrical Products
Hy-Cor International
M.S. Sales Ltd.
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
RDSI
FANS
Cavalier Industries
Celtic Distributors
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
Eastcan Marketing Ltd.
Exacon Inc.
Flagro Industries Ltd.
Hy-Cor International
IPS
Just Tools Inc.
M.S. Sales Ltd.
Pinnacle Climate Technologies
RDSI
Rentquip Canada
Sure Flame Products
Vulcan Demolition Tools Inc.
EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS
FASTENING TOOL SYSTEMS
Hilti (Canada) Corp.
Primatech Inc.
Rentquip Canada
FENCING
Cavalier Industries
M.S. Sales Ltd.
OutFront Portable Solutions
Quest Brands Inc.
RDSI
FENCING EQUIPMENT
CON X Equipment Canada
Inland Plastics Ltd.
RDSI
Terra-Cut Supply Ltd.
FENCING, PORTABLE
Cavalier Industries
Hy-Cor International
OutFront Portable Solutions
RDSI
FLASHLIGHTS, INDUSTRIAL
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
FLOATS
Forge Products Inc.
FLOODLIGHTS
Bosch Power Tools
Generac Mobile Products
Hy-Cor International
Lind Equipment
Multiquip Inc.
RDSI
Rentquip Canada
FLOOR CARE CHEMICALS
Rentquip Canada
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
TVH
FLOOR EDGERS
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
EDCO
Extreme Abrasives
Rentquip Canada
Star Diamond Tools Inc.
FLOOR GRINDERS
Diamond Products Canada
EDCO
Extreme Abrasives
General Equipment
Hilti (Canada) Corp.
Husqvarna Construction Products
M.S. Sales Ltd.
RDSI
Rentquip Canada
Star Diamond Tools Inc.
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
FLOOR MAINTENANCE PADS
Cavalier Industries
Extreme Abrasives
Rentquip Canada
Star Diamond Tools Inc.
TVH
FLOOR POLISHERS
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
EDCO
General Equipment
Husqvarna Construction Products
Pearl Abrasive Co.
Rentquip Canada
Star Diamond Tools Inc.
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
FLOOR ROLLERS
Rentquip Canada
FLOOR SANDERS
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
Extreme Abrasives
Rentquip Canada
FLOOR SCRAPERS
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
EDCO
Forge Products Inc.
Hilti (Canada) Corp.
Just Tools Inc.
Kraft Tool Co.
Pearl Abrasive Co.
RDSI
Rentquip Canada
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
Vulcan Demolition Tools Inc.
FLOOR SCRUBBERS
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
EDCO
Rentquip Canada
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
FLOOR STRIPPERS
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
EDCO
Extreme Abrasives
General Equipment
RDSI
Rentquip Canada
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
FORESTRY PRODUCTS
ASV Holdings Inc.
Baumalight by MTB Mfg Inc
Brandt Tractor
Celtic Distributors
Duke Distribution
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
JCB Inc.
FORKLIFTS AND ATTACHMENTS
Ahern Canada
Creighton Rock Drill Limited
Genie - A Terex Brand
Load Lifter Manufacturing Ltd.
Pettibone
TVH
FORKLIFTS, TRUCK
MOUNTED
CM Equip
FUEL CANS
Celtic Distributors
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
Western Global “Fuel Tanks & Equipment”
GANTRIES
RDSI
GARDEN HAND TOOLS
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
Stihl
GARDEN POWER TOOLS
CES - Construction Equipment
Solutions
CM Equip
Duke Distribution
Honda Canada Inc.
IPS
Stihl
Turf Teq
GAS DETECTORS
Genesis Sales and Marketing
GENERATORS
Atlas Copco Power Technique
Baumalight by MTB Mfg Inc
Chicago Pneumatic Power Technique
CM Equip
Doosan Portable Power
Generac Mobile Products
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
Honda Canada Inc.
Industrial Engines Ltd.
IPS
Jenny Products
Kubota Canada Ltd.
Kubota Engine America
M.S. Sales Ltd.
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
RDSI
Renown Industries Ltd.
Rentquip Canada
Technosub
Tsurumi Canada
Wacker Neuson Ltd.
Winco Inc.
GLASSES, SAFETY
Forge Products Inc.
Genesis Sales and Marketing
Hilti (Canada) Corp.
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
National Hose
Stihl
Trinitec Distribution
TVH
GLOVES, SAFETY/WORK
Forge Products Inc.
Kraft Tool Co.
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
National Hose
Stihl
TVH
GPS SYSTEMS
Genesis Sales and Marketing
JCB Inc.
Trinitec Distribution
GRADERS
Brandt Tractor
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
JCB Inc.
GRAPPLES
Epiroc
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
JCB Inc.
Load Lifter Manufacturing Ltd.
The Toro Company
GRASS CATCHERS
Duke Distribution
Pro-Power Canada Inc.
GRASS SEEDERS
Cavalier Industries
Duke Distribution
Pro-Power Canada Inc.
GRINDERS
Bosch Power Tools
Cavalier Industries
EDCO
FEIN Canadian Power Tool Company
Forge Products Inc.
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
Hilti (Canada) Corp.
Just Tools Inc.
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
Pearl Abrasive Co.
Rentquip Canada
GROOVERS
Cavalier Industries
Forge Products Inc.
Kraft Tool Co.
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTERS
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
RDSI
GROUNDCOVER PROTECTION MATS
Inland Plastics Ltd.
HAMMERS, AIR
Atlas Copco Power Technique
Cavalier Industries
CES - Construction Equipment Solutions
Chicago Pneumatic Power Technique
Creighton Rock Drill Limited
Just Tools Inc.
Primatech Inc.
RDSI
Rentquip
Vulcan Demolition Tools Inc.
HAMMERS, GAS POWERED
Creighton Rock Drill Limited
Vulcan Demolition Tools Inc.
HAMMERS, HAND
Bosch Power Tools
Forge Products Inc.
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
Vulcan Demolition Tools Inc.
EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS
HAMMERS, HYDRAULIC
Atlas Copco Power Technique
Brokk Inc.
CES - Construction Equipment Solutions
Chicago Pneumatic Power Technique
Creighton Rock Drill Limited
Just Tools Inc.
M.S. Sales Ltd.
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
Vulcan Demolition Tools Inc.
HAMMERS, PORTABLE
ELECTRIC
Bosch Power Tools
Brokk Inc.
Hilti (Canada) Corp.
Rentquip Canada
HAND TOOLS
Atlas Copco Power Technique
Chicago Pneumatic Power Technique
FEIN Canadian Power Tool Company
Forge Products Inc.
Genesis Sales and Marketing
Kraft Tool Co.
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
McCann Equipment Ltd.
Primatech Inc.
Rentquip Canada
HEAT GUNS
Aerotech Herman Nelson
Bosch Power Tools
Rentquip Canada
HEATER, DUCTS
ABC Industries, Inc.
AE Sales Inc.
Aerotech Herman Nelson
Buchanan Rubber Ltd.
Campo Equipment
Cantherm Heaters
Cavalier Industries
CES - Construction Equipment Solutions
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
Exacon Inc.
Frost Fighter Inc.
Generac Mobile Products
M.S. Sales Ltd.
National Hose
Norseman Inc.
Rentquip Canada
HEATERS, GROUND
AE Sales Inc.
Aerotech Herman Nelson
Cavalier Industries
DRYAIR Manufacturing Corp.
Generac Mobile Products
Genesis Sales and Marketing
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
Heat King
M.S. Sales Ltd.
Rentquip Canada
Serious Thermal
HEATERS, PORTABLE
AE Sales Inc.
Aerotech Herman Nelson
Campo Equipment
Cantherm Heaters
Cavalier Industries
Celtic Distributors
CES - Construction Equipment Solutions
CON X Equipment Canada
DRYAIR Manufacturing Corp.
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
Eastcan Marketing Ltd.
Exacon Inc.
Flagro Industries Ltd.
Frost Fighter Inc.
Generac Mobile Products
Genesis Sales and Marketing
Heat King
IPS
Phoenix
Pinnacle Climate Technologies
RDSI
Rentquip Canada
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
HOISTS
Genie - A Terex Brand
Just Tools Inc.
McCann Equipment Ltd.
HOSES AND FITTINGS
Baumalight by MTB Mfg Inc
Buchanan Rubber Ltd.
Cavalier Industries
Celtic Distributors
Claessen Pumps Limited
Flagro Industries Ltd.
HosePower Canada
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
McCann Equipment Ltd.
National Hose
Primatech Inc.
RDSI
Rentquip Canada
Technosub
Tsurumi Canada
TVH
HYDRAULIC POWER PACKS
Atlas Copco Power Technique
Baumalight by MTB Mfg Inc
CES - Construction Equipment Solutions
Chicago Pneumatic Power Technique
CON X Equipment Canada
Creighton Rock Drill Limited
National Hose
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
HYDRO SEEDERS
Billy Goat Industries
Cavalier Industries
Rittenhouse
The Toro Company
INSPECTION SYSTEMS, PIPE
General Pipe Cleaners
Rentquip Canada
INSURANCE
Western Financial
JACKS, BUILDING SUPPORT
RDSI
JACKS, HYDRAULIC
McCann Equipment Ltd.
National Hose
TVH
JACKS, MECHANICAL
TVH
LABELS/DECALS, SAFETY
EQUIPMENT
Hy-Cor International
TVH
LADDERS
Easy Access Industrial
Hy-Brid Lifts
RDSI
LAWNMOWERS
Cavalier Industries
Celtic Distributors
Duke Distribution
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
Honda Canada Inc.
Pro-Power Canada Inc.
Stihl
The Toro Company
LEVELS
Forge Products Inc.
Genesis Sales and Marketing
Hilti (Canada) Corp.
Kraft Tool Co.
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
Trinitec Distribution
LIFTS, MATERIAL
Ahern Canada
Genie - A Terex Brand
Haulotte Group
Load Lifter Manufacturing Ltd.
M.S. Sales Ltd.
Pettibone
RDSI
Rentquip Canada
LIGHT TOWERS
AE Sales Inc.
Atlas Copco Power Technique
Cavalier Industries
Chicago Pneumatic Power Technique
Construction Electrical Products
Doosan Portable Power
Generac Mobile Products
General Equipment
Genie - A Terex Brand
Hy-Cor International
Lind Equipment
M.S. Sales Ltd.
Multiquip Inc.
Rentquip Canada
Vulcan Demolition Tools Inc.
Wacker Neuson Ltd.
LIGHTS
Cavalier Industries
Construction Electrical Products
Exacon Inc.
Generac Mobile Products
Hy-Cor International
Lind Equipment
M.S. Sales Ltd.
Multiquip Inc.
RDSI
Rentquip Canada
TVH
LIGHTS, INFLATABLE
Lind Equipment
LINE MARKERS
Bannerman Ltd.
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
LOAD BINDERS
RDSI
LOADERS, UTILITY COMPACT
Billy Goat Industries
Brandt Tractor
Cavalier Industries
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
Pettibone
The Toro Company
Wacker Neuson Ltd.
LOG SPLITTERS
Barreto Manufacturing, Inc.
Cavalier Industries
Celtic Distributors
CES - Construction Equipment Solutions
Duke Distribution
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
RDSI
Split-Fire Sales Inc.
The Toro Company
LUBRICANTS
Creighton Rock Drill Limited
National Hose
TVH
MAGNETIC LOCATORS
Genesis Sales and Marketing
RDSI
Rentquip Canada
Trinitec Distribution
Van Mark Products Corporation
MASONRY CUTTERS
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
Hilti (Canada) Corp.
Star Diamond Tools Inc.
POST PULLERS
EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS
Atlas Copco Power Technique
Chicago Pneumatic Power Technique
CON X Equipment Canada
RDSI
POSTHOLE DIGGERS
Atlas Copco Power Technique
Baumalight by MTB Mfg Inc
Brandt Tractor
CES - Construction Equipment Solutions
Chicago Pneumatic Power Technique
General Equipment
RDSI
Rentquip Canada
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
POWER BROOMS
Brandt Tractor
Cavalier Industries
Turf Teq
POWER BUGGIES
Cavalier Industries
Generac Mobile Products
M.S. Sales Ltd.
Multiquip Inc.
ProBarrow
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
POWER DISTRIBUTION
PANELS
Construction Electrical Products
M.S. Sales Ltd.
POWER TOOLS, AIR
Cavalier Industries
Just Tools Inc.
McCann Equipment Ltd.
National Hose
Primatech Inc.
POWER TOOLS, ELECTRIC
Bosch Power Tools
Cavalier Industries
FEIN Canadian Power Tool Company
Hilti (Canada) Corp.
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
McCann Equipment Ltd.
Primatech Inc.
Rentquip Canada
POWER TOOLS, HYDRAULIC
CES - Construction Equipment Solutions
McCann Equipment Ltd.
National Hose
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
PRESSURE WASH ACCESSORIES
Aquajet Systems AB
Billy Goat Industries
Cavalier Industries
Celtic Distributors
Easy Kleen
HosePower Canada
IPS
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
National Hose
Quaker Blast
RDSI
Rentquip
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
PRESSURE WASHERS, COLD
Aquajet Systems AB
Billy Goat Industries
Bosch Power Tools
Campo Equipment
Cavalier Industries
Celtic Distributors
CES - Construction Equipment
Solutions
Duke Distribution
Easy Kleen
Generac Mobile Products
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
IPS
Jenny Products
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
Quaker Blast
RDSI
Rentquip Canada
Stihl
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
PRESSURE WASHERS, HOT
Aquajet Systems AB
Campo Equipment
Cavalier Industries
Celtic Distributors
CES - Construction Equipment Solutions
Easy Kleen
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
IPS
Jenny Products
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
Quaker Blast
RDSI
Rentquip Canada
Stihl
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
PROPANE STORAGE CAGES
OutFront Portable Solutions
RDSI
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Forge Products Inc.
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
Trinitec Distribution
PRUNERS
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
Rittenhouse
Stihl
PRY BARS
Forge Products Inc.
Kraft Tool Co.
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
PUMPS, DEWATERING
Atlas Copco Power Technique
Cavalier Industries
Celtic Distributors
CES - Construction Equipment Solutions
Chicago Pneumatic Power Technique
Claessen Pumps Limited
CON X Equipment Canada
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
Generac Mobile Products
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
RDSI
Renown Industries Ltd.
Rentquip Canada
Rittenhouse
Technosub
Thompson Pump and Manufacturing
Tsurumi Canada
Vulcan Demolition Tools Inc.
Wacker Neuson Ltd.
EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS
PUMPS, HIGH PRESSURE
Aquajet Systems AB
Atlas Copco Power Technique
Celtic Distributors
Chicago Pneumatic Power Technique
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
Easy Kleen
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
McCann Equipment Ltd.
Multiquip Inc.
Quaker Blast
RDSI
Renown Industries Ltd.
Rentquip Canada
Rittenhouse
Technosub
Thompson Pump and Manufacturing
Tsurumi Canada
Vulcan Demolition Tools Inc.
PUMPS, HYDROSTATIC
Easy Kleen
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
National Hose
Quaker Blast
PUMPS, PAINT
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
Omega Compressors
PUMPS, PLUNGER
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
Renown Industries Ltd.
Rittenhouse
PUMPS, POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
Renown Industries Ltd.
Technosub
PUMPS, SEWAGE
Generac Mobile Products
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
IPS
Renown Industries Ltd.
Technosub
Thompson Pump and Manufacturing
Tsurumi Canada
Vulcan Demolition Tools Inc.
PUMPS, SLUDGE
Atlas Copco Power Technique
Cavalier Industries
Chicago Pneumatic Power Technique
Claessen Pumps Limited
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
Technosub
Tsurumi Canada
Vulcan Demolition Tools Inc.
Wacker Neuson Ltd.
PUMPS, SUMP
Cavalier Industries
Claessen Pumps Limited
IPS
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
RDSI
Renown Industries Ltd.
Rentquip Canada
Technosub
Terra-Cut Supply Ltd.
Tsurumi Canada
PUMPS, TRASH
Atlas Copco Power Technique
Cavalier Industries
Celtic Distributors
CES - Construction Equipment Solutions
Chicago Pneumatic Power Technique
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
Generac Mobile Products
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
Honda Canada Inc.
IPS
M.S. Sales Ltd.
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
Multiquip Inc.
RDSI
Renown Industries Ltd.
Rentquip Canada
Technosub
Thompson Pump and Manufacturing
Tsurumi Canada
Vulcan Demolition Tools Inc.
Wacker Neuson Ltd.
PUMPS, WATER, CENTRIFUGAL
Celtic Distributors
CES - Construction Equipment Solutions
Claessen Pumps Limited
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
Generac Mobile Products
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
Honda Canada Inc.
IPS
M.S. Sales Ltd.
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
Multiquip Inc.
RDSI
Renown Industries Ltd.
Rentquip Canada
Rittenhouse
Technosub
Thompson Pump and Manufacturing
Tsurumi Canada
TVH
Wacker Neuson Ltd.
EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS
PUMPS, WATER, DIAPHRAGM
Atlas Copco Power Technique
Chicago Pneumatic Power Technique
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
Generac Mobile Products
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
IPS
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
Multiquip Inc.
Renown Industries Ltd.
Rittenhouse
Technosub
Thompson Pump and Manufacturing
TVH
Wacker Neuson Ltd.
PUMPS, WATER, ROTARY
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
Multiquip Inc.
Rittenhouse
Thompson Pump and Manufacturing
TVH
PUMPS, WATER, SUBMERSIBLE
Atlas Copco Power Technique
Cavalier Industries
Celtic Distributors
Chicago Pneumatic Power Technique
Claessen Pumps Limited
CON X Equipment Canada
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
Generac Mobile Products
IPS
M.S. Sales Ltd.
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
Multiquip Inc.
RDSI
Renown Industries Ltd.
Rentquip Canada
Technosub
Terra-Cut Supply Ltd.
Tsurumi Canada
Vulcan Demolition Tools Inc.
Wacker Neuson Ltd.
RAKES, LANDSCAPE
Brandt Tractor
Hy-Cor International
Kraft Tool Co.
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
RDSI
Rentquip Canada
Turf Teq
RAKES, THATCHER
Bannerman Ltd.
Celtic Distributors
CES - Construction Equipment
Solutions
Duke Distribution
Pro-Power Canada Inc.
RDSI
The Toro Company
Turf Teq
RAMMERS
Ammann Canada
Atlas Copco Power Technique
BOMAG (Canada) Inc.
Cavalier Industries
CES - Construction Equipment
Solutions
Chicago Pneumatic Power Technique
Doosan Portable Power
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
IPS
M.S. Sales Ltd.
MBW, Inc.
Multiquip Inc.
RDSI
Rentquip Canada
The Toro Company
Vulcan Demolition Tools Inc.
Wacker Neuson Ltd.
RAMPS
Bannerman Ltd.
Celtic Distributors
ROCK DRILLING TOOLS & ACCESSORIES
Brokk Inc.
Brunner Canada Inc.
Cavalier Industries
Creighton Rock Drill Limited
Forge Products Inc.
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
National Hose
RDSI
Rentquip
Vulcan Demolition Tools Inc.
ROLLERS, LAWN
BOMAG (Canada) Inc.
CES - Construction Equipment
Solutions
Hy-Cor International
RDSI
Rentquip Canada
ROPE, WIRE, STRAPS, ETC.
Inland Plastics Ltd.
ROUTERS
Rentquip Canada
SAFETY BARRICADES
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
OutFront Portable Solutions
Quest Brands Inc.
RDSI
EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Brokk Inc.
Forge Products Inc.
Genesis Sales and Marketing
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
Hy-Cor International
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
Trinitec Distribution
TVH
SANDBLASTERS
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
National Hose
SANDERS, ELECTRIC
Bosch Power Tools
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
Rentquip Canada
SANDPAPER
Bosch Power Tools
Cavalier Industries
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
Extreme Abrasives
M.S. Sales Ltd.
Pearl Abrasive Co.
Rentquip Canada
SAW HORSES
Van Mark Products Corporation
SAWS, ASPHALT
Diamond Products Canada
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
EDCO
Extreme Abrasives
RDSI
Rentquip Canada
Star Diamond Tools Inc.
Stihl
SAWS, BAND
Bosch Power Tools
Hilti (Canada) Corp.
Rentquip Canada
SAWS, CIRCULAR
Bosch Power Tools
Hilti (Canada) Corp.
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
Rentquip Canada
SAWS, CUT-OFF
Atlas Copco Power Technique
Bosch Power Tools
Chicago Pneumatic Power Technique
CON X Equipment Canada
Diamond Products Canada
Hilti (Canada) Corp.
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
Rentquip Canada
Stihl
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
SAWS, HOLE
Bosch Power Tools
Hilti (Canada) Corp.
Rentquip Canada
SAWS, TILE
Bosch Power Tools
Diamond Products Canada
Husqvarna Construction Products
Lackmond Canada
Multiquip Inc.
Pearl Abrasive Co.
RDSI
Rentquip Canada
Star Diamond Tools Inc.
SCAFFOLD DEBRIS NETTING
EnScaf Enclosures
Inland Plastics Ltd.
Norseman Inc.
RDSI
SCAFFOLDING
Etobicoke Ironworks Ltd.
Hy-Brid Lifts
RDSI
SCARIFIERS
Billy Goat Industries
Crown Construction (BTM Equipment)
General Equipment
Kraft Tool Co.
Pearl Abrasive Co.
RDSI
Star Diamond Tools Inc.
SCISSORLIFTS
Ahern Canada
Cavalier Industries
Genie - A Terex Brand
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
Hy-Brid Lifts
M.S. Sales Ltd.
SCRAPERS
Kraft Tool Co.
Pearl Abrasive Co.
Rentquip
SCREEDS
Cavalier Industries
CES - Construction Equipment Solutions
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
Eastcan Marketing Ltd.
Forge Products Inc.
IPS
Kraft Tool Co.
M.S. Sales Ltd.
MBW, Inc.
RDSI
Rentquip
Wacker Neuson Ltd.
SEALANT SPRAYERS
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
SEALANTS
Hilti (Canada) Corp.
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
TVH
EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS
SEWER CLEANING EQUIPMENT
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
Electric Eel Mfg.
IPS
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
National Hose
RDSI
Rentquip Canada
SHARPENERS, DRILL BITS
Creighton Rock Drill Limited
SHEARS
Baumalight by MTB Mfg Inc
Bosch Power Tools
Brokk Inc.
FEIN Canadian Power Tool Company
SHORING EQUIPMENT
Etobicoke Ironworks Ltd.
SIGNS
Canadian Rental Service
Hy-Cor International
SKIDSTEER LOADER ATTACHMENTS
Baumalight by MTB Mfg Inc
Bobcat Company
Brandt Tractor
Brunner Canada Inc.
General Equipment
Wacker Neuson Ltd.
SKIDSTEER LOADERS
ASV Holdings Inc.
Bobcat Company
Brandt Tractor
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
Takeuchi Mfg.
Wacker Neuson Ltd.
SNOW PLOWS
Brandt Tractor
Duke Distribution
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
IPS
Load Lifter Manufacturing Ltd.
Turf Teq
SNOWBLOWERS
Honda Canada Inc.
SOD CUTTERS
Billy Goat Industries
Cavalier Industries
Celtic Distributors
Duke Distribution
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
Pro-Power Canada Inc.
SOIL COMPACTION METERS
CES - Construction Equipment Solutions
SPLITTERS, ROCK
Brokk Inc.
Brunner Canada Inc.
CES - Construction Equipment Solutions
SPRAY GUNS
Celtic Distributors
Kraft Tool Co.
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
National Hose
Rittenhouse
SPRAYERS, CHEMICAL/ WEED
RDSI
Rittenhouse
Stihl
SPREADERS, FERTILIZER
Duke Distribution
Rittenhouse
SPREADERS, SALT/SAND
Duke Distribution
RDSI
Rittenhouse
STAPLERS
Primatech Inc.
STAPLERS, PNEUMATIC
Hy-Cor International
Primatech Inc.
STEAM/HOT WATER CLEANING
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
National Hose
Rentquip Canada
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
STEEL BANDING TOOLS
National Hose
STEPLADDERS
Easy Access Industrial
RDSI
STORAGE CABINETS
OutFront Portable Solutions
STRIPE MARKERS
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
STUMP CUTTERS
Barreto Manufacturing, Inc.
Baumalight by MTB Mfg Inc
CES - Construction Equipment Solutions
Duke Distribution
STUMP GRINDERS
Barreto Manufacturing, Inc.
Baumalight by MTB Mfg Inc
Celtic Distributors
CES - Construction Equipment
Solutions
CON X Equipment Canada
Duke Distribution
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
RDSI
The Toro Company
SURVEYING & LASER EQUIPMENT
Genesis Sales and Marketing
Rentquip Canada
Trinitec Distribution
EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS
SWEEPERS
Celtic Distributors
Eastcan Marketing Ltd.
Hudson Supplies Inc.
Stihl
Turf Teq
Van Mark Products Corporation
TAMPERS, AIR
Brunner Canada Inc.
Creighton Rock Drill Limited
Just Tools Inc.
MBW, Inc.
Vulcan Demolition Tools Inc.
TAMPERS, DIESEL
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
Rentquip Canada
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
TAMPERS, GAS
Ammann Canada
BOMAG (Canada) Inc.
Brandt Tractor
CES - Construction Equipment Solutions
Creighton Rock Drill Limited
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
IPS
Multiquip Inc.
RDSI
Rentquip Canada
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
Wacker Neuson Ltd.
TAMPERS, HAND
Kraft Tool Co.
Rentquip Canada
TAMPERS, HYDRAULIC
Brunner Canada Inc.
Creighton Rock Drill Limited
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
TARPS
Inland Plastics Ltd.
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
Norseman Inc.
RDSI
TELESCOPIC HANDLERS
Ahern Canada
Bobcat Company
Forge Products Inc.
Haulotte Group
Load Lifter Manufacturing Ltd.
Pettibone
Skyjack Inc.
TILLER ATTACHMENTS
Duke Distribution
Pro-Power Canada Inc.
Stihl
The Toro Company
TILLERS
Barreto Manufacturing, Inc.
Celtic Distributors
CES - Construction Equipment Solutions
CON X Equipment Canada
Duke Distribution
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
Honda Canada Inc.
RDSI
Stihl
TIRE SEALANT
TVH
TIRES
Camso
Celtic Distributors
Dyne Industries Inc.
Michelin North America
TVH
TOP DRESSERS
Bannerman Ltd.
Duke Distribution
Pro-Power Canada Inc.
RDSI
TORCHES, PROPANE
CES - Construction Equipment Solutions
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
Rentquip Canada
Sure Flame Products
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
TRACK LOADERS
ASV Holdings Inc.
Bobcat Company
Brandt Tractor
Dyne Industries Inc.
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
Takeuchi Mfg.
The Toro Company
Wacker Neuson Ltd.
TRACKS, RUBBER
AE Sales Inc.
ASV Holdings Inc.
Brandt Tractor
Camso
Contrax Equipment Inc.
Creighton Rock Drill Limited
Dyne Industries Inc.
Terra-Cut Supply Ltd.
TRACKS, STEEL
ASV Holdings Inc.
Terra-Cut Supply Ltd.
TRACTOR LOADER
BACKHOES
Brandt Tractor
TRACTORS
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
TRAILER HITCH & ACCESSORIES
Barreto Manufacturing, Inc.
EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS
TRAILERS, EQUIPMENT
Barreto Manufacturing, Inc.
TRAILERS, UTILITY
Barreto Manufacturing, Inc.
M.S. Sales Ltd.
TRENCH ROLLERS, VIBRATORY
Ammann Canada
BOMAG (Canada) Inc.
Brandt Tractor
Cavalier Industries
CES - Construction Equipment Solutions
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
TRENCHERS
Barreto Manufacturing, Inc.
Baumalight by MTB Mfg Inc
Brandt Tractor
CES - Construction Equipment Solutions
Duke Distribution
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
Terra-Cut Supply Ltd.
The Toro Company
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
Turf Teq
TRIMMERS
Duke Distribution
Honda Canada Inc.
Stihl
TROWEL BLADES
Cavalier Industries
CES - Construction Equipment
Solutions
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
IPS
Kraft Tool Co.
Multiquip Inc.
RDSI
Rentquip Canada
TROWELS, HAND
Forge Products Inc.
IPS
Kraft Tool Co.
RDSI
Rentquip Canada
TROWELS, POWER
Atlas Copco Power Technique
Cavalier Industries
CES - Construction Equipment Solutions
Chicago Pneumatic Power Technique
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
IPS
MBW, Inc.
Multiquip Inc.
RDSI
Rentquip Canada
Wacker Neuson Ltd.
TROWELS, RIDE-ON
IPS
MBW, Inc.
Multiquip Inc.
Rentquip Canada
Wacker Neuson Ltd.
TRUCKBED, HYDRAULIC HOISTS
Ahern Canada
TRUCKBED, ROLL-OFF SYSTEMS
Ahern Canada
TRUCKS, HAND RDSI
TRUCKS, POWER
ProBarrow
TURF ROLLERS
Bannerman Ltd.
VACUUMS
Bosch Power Tools
Cavalier Industries
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
EDCO
FEIN Canadian Power Tool Company
General Equipment
Rentquip Canada
Stihl
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
VACUUMS, LAWN AND GARDEN
Billy Goat Industries
Cavalier Industries
Duke Distribution
Pro-Power Canada Inc.
VENTILATION EQUIPMENT, CONFINED SPACE
ABC Industries, Inc.
Eastcan Marketing Ltd.
Exacon Inc.
General Equipment
National Hose
Pinnacle Climate Technologies
RDSI
Rentquip Canada
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
Vulcan Demolition Tools Inc.
VIBRATORS, ELECTRIC
Atlas Copco Power Technique
Cavalier Industries
CES - Construction Equipment Solutions
Chicago Pneumatic Power Technique
Crown Construction (BTM Equipment)
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
Eastcan Marketing Ltd.
Multiquip Inc.
RDSI
Rentquip Canada
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
Vulcan Demolition Tools Inc.
Wacker Neuson Ltd.
VIBRATORS, GAS
CES - Construction Equipment Solutions
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
Eastcan Marketing Ltd.
Multiquip Inc.
RDSI
Rentquip Canada
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
Vulcan Demolition Tools Inc.
Wacker Neuson Ltd.
VIBRATORS, PNEUMATIC
Eastcan Marketing Ltd.
RDSI
Vulcan Demolition Tools Inc.
WALLPAPER STEAMERS
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
Extreme Abrasives
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS
WANDS, TELESCOPING, HIGH PRESSURE
Cavalier Industries
Celtic Distributors
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
National Hose
RDSI
Rentquip Canada
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
WATER RECYCLERS
Total Equipment Sales Inc.
WEED CUTTERS
Celtic Distributors
Duke Distribution
Honda Canada Inc.
Pro-Power Canada Inc.
Stihl
WELDING EQUIPMENT
Multiquip Inc.
WHEEL LOADERS
Brandt Tractor
Headwind Solutions/Shocker Pass
Pettibone
Takeuchi Mfg.
Wacker Neuson Ltd.
WHEELBARROWS
Dynablast Equipment - John Brooks
Hy-Cor International
IPS
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
ProBarrow
Rentquip Canada
WINCHES
Celtic Distributors
Inland Plastics Ltd.
WINDER, HOSE & CABLE
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
National Hose
Split-Fire Sales Inc.
WIRE BRUSH WHEELS
Cavalier Industries
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
Pearl Abrasive Co.
Rentquip Canada
WRENCHES,
McCann Equipment Ltd.
WRENCHES, HYDRAULIC
McCann Equipment Ltd.
WRENCHES, PNEUMATIC
Just Tools Inc.
McCann Equipment Ltd.
National Hose
WRENCHES, SOCKET SETS
Mancorp Industrial Sales Ltd.
SAFETY FIRST AND LAST Duty to inform
by Jeff Thorne
Rental stores have to be able to answer questions about safe MEWP operation.
Canada’s new set of CSA B354 standards for mobile elevated work platforms have created some controversy surrounding the responsibilities placed upon the equipment owner, dealer, and user, especially when it comes to training. Believe it or not, rental companies can fall under these titles, especially when employees are using the equipment.
CSA defines a user as a person or entity that has care, control and custody of the MEWP. This is typically seen as the employer or a rental company. These new standards impose specific duties on these parties to ensure that the equipment can be selected, positioned, used, and maintained safely. If you rent MEWPs, there are key areas within the standard that will have an effect on your organization.
All occupants of a MEWP must have a basic understanding of how to complete work safely and the knowledge of how to operate the controls in an emergency. Unless fully trained, the instruction provided does not allow the occupant to operate the controls except in an emergency. Occupant instruction needs to include elements such as fall protection, stability, MEWP accessories, site specific procedures and hazards, and the importance and location of the operation manual. So there are no free rides for uneducated occupants!
The standard also dictates that dealers and owners of the equipment offer appropriate training and familiarization to help users and operators comply with the requirements outlined in the standard regarding inspection, maintenance, service, use, application, and operation of the MEWP. This is what has caused some controversy. The language used in the standard is “offer.” The spirit and intent of the standard is to ensure that operators are trained so it is fair to say that training can be
offered through a third party.
Does the dealer or rental company have to provide full blown training to a renter? We must keep in mind that almost every province has legislation that imposes duties upon each employer to ensure that their operators are trained. The CSA standard is not legislation. That being said, rental companies need to ensure that the parties they rent to are familiar with the equipment they are renting.
To supplement this approach, the standard states that the user (whether employer or rental company) shall assist their approved operators and respond to questions related to rated capacity, intended use, maintenance, repair, inspec tion, or operation of the MEWPs. Therefore, individuals responsible for providing guidance on selecting the correct MEWP for the task must be educated about all aspects of the equip ment they are renting. The user shall obtain the proper information from the dealer or manufac turer, if needed.
The standard also makes mention of ensur ing that arrangements are made by the owner to identify the entity that will be responsible for the inspections and maintenance when the MEWP is rented.
MEPS can be some of the safest devices used to complete work at height, but not everything always goes as planned. Rental companies need to ensure their own MEWP operators are trained to the CSA standard and those responsible for providing information about the equipment are properly educated. Inform renters of manufactur er’s instructions and warnings, provide guidance on proper selection and where possible provide familiarization and training. CRS
Jeff Thorne is manager of training at Occupational Safety Group.
