CRA's 2016 West Coast Rental Rally Tradeshow is scheduled for Jan. 26-28 at the Cashman Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Since the publication of the July e-newsletter, 20 more exhibitors have signed up to exhibit at the show. Thank you to these exhibitors! See the following articles about each of these exhibitors and the products they offer. Click on "Learn More" for more information about the show and to see the complete list of exhibitors to date.
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Makinex designs, manufactures and distributes unique product innovations to the global construction industry. Makinex products contribute value and increase productivity, saving time and physical effort--they make it safer and easier for customers to do their jobs. Some recent product innovations are the Makinex Powered Hand Truck PHT-140–a one-person operated materials handling solution for small loads up to 140kg (309lbs); the Makinex Dual Pressure Washer DPW-4000–a combined rotary cleaner and wand pressure washer; the Makinex Jackhammer Trolley JHT–for fast removal of floor tiles; and the Makinex Mixing Station MS-100–for fast mix and pour of levelling cements, compounds and epoxies.
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MWE strives to provide its customers with a wide variety of outdoor power equipment products and replacement parts, including top brands Briggs & Stratton and Dolmar. Choose from lawn mowers, lawn tractors, chainsaws, hedge trimmers, blowers, lawn trimmers, tillers, plus much more from some of the top names in the power equipment industry. Look to MWE when making your next power equipment choice.
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U.S. InterLoc Matting, Inc. is a worldwide turn-key rental and sales company in the temporary roadway and event flooring industry. U.S. InterLoc provides customers with full-service rental/sales, delivery, installation and removal of professional grade temporary matting solutions. Their focus is in the events, utility, oil & gas, pipeline and construction industries. Their I-Trac and Supa-Trac Mats are a cost-effective solution for environmental, soft soil and ground protection needs. U.S. InterLoc's Mats are lightweight panels that are easy to handle without heavy equipment; these products are less expensive to transport and easier to install than most other matting options on the market. Whatever your event is, U.S. InterLoc can provide your jobsite with your temporary matting needs.
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First Capitol Auction, Inc. originated in a small warehouse in Benicia, California, in 1985. Eric Smith, the founder, was soon joined by partner Brian McKissack, and they based their business model upon auctioning construction equipment, vehicle, and other asset seizures for the benefit of public entities, as well as rental yards and lending institutions. The partners soon outgrew their Benicia facility and moved to their current 10-acre site in Vallejo. First Capitol Auction, Inc. strives to understand buyers, sellers, and prevailing market conditions thoroughly in order to maximize the sales value of their clients’ goods. The majority of their auctions are conducted at the Vallejo facility, strategically located so as to serve both the San Francisco Bay Area and the greater Sacramento metropolitan area.
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Subaru produces more than a million engines annually for industrial, construction, agricultural and recreation applications. They launched the first chain-driven overhead cam engine in the United States, shaping the power products market with the first-ever three-year warranty and the first fully robotic assembly process. They’ve continued to break new ground with the industry’s first and only five-year warranty. Their industry-leading engines quietly and efficiently power the best generators and pumps on the market. Professional contractors, homeowners and recreational enthusiasts can get 2,900 to 13,000 watts of clean, reliable power from portable industrial and inverter generators, and a full line of construction pumps, including centrifugal, semi-trash, trash and diaphragm models.
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NACH is a professional representative agency for manufacturers in the construction, rental, industrial, HVAC, welding and safety markets. They pride themselves in representing the most innovative products in the industry. With over 28 years of experience in the various trades of construction, they will continue to provide you with the best knowledge, service, and support for your company. Feel free to contact them for any questions regarding the manufacturers they currently represent.
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Keder Solutions has a simple focus: to prevent leaky tents from ruining events worldwide. Their quality products ensure well-built, superior tents, They manufacture their keder, allowing them to guarantee its reliability and can customize orders of most colors and sizes. Their color-coded keder cord system reduces installation time and costly errors. Keder rails come in a variety of styles, with a clear finish that protects against the harshest conditions. Their Gator Hangers® make tents multi-functional by allowing you to subdivide your tent space. Keder also stocks a heavy-duty vinyl for tents, reinforced to prevent leaks. With Keder's same-day shipping policy, 99 percent of orders are shipped the same day the order was placed. Expect great customer service, expertise and care with Keder Solutions' tent parts and supplies!
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Ebbert Company provides manufacturing partners and distributors with a centrally located 17,000 sq-ft office and warehouse, specializing in pressure washers, concrete cutting, and surface prep products. They provide will-call and freight services including next-day shipping services. They are a hardworking team of sales professionals who focus on growth and superior service. Whether it is a field demonstration or order assistance, Ebbert Company is passionate about selling their products. Ebbert Company is also a full-service sales and marketing agency, offering marketing services that assist distributors in the sale of their products.
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The Auction Company (TAC) is proud to be one of the largest construction equipment and vehicle auction houses in Southern California, catering to local, national and international buyers and sellers. TAC offers a complete, hassle-free service, beginning with quality, effective advertising, and ending with prompt payouts to their sellers. An eight-page, full-color brochure highlights their vast inventory, and is sent to over 30,000 of the industry’s prominent buyers prior to each auction. Detailed brochures are also available online for easy access to information on items available for purchase in upcoming auctions. A personable and knowledgeable staff will work to provide you with the utmost in quality service, ensuring that all of your auction needs and expectations are met and exceeded.
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Yale/Chase Equipment and Services Inc. is Southern California's dealer of JCB equipment for construction, agriculture, compaction, forestry, industrial, waste and recycling needs. They offer five Southern California and Los Angeles area locations to serve you in City of Industry, Fontana, Escondido, Valencia and Huntington Beach, and also serve customers in Long Beach, Oxnard, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Temecula, Anaheim, Irvine, Bakersfield, Chula Vista, Glendale, North Valley, and Hawaii. The online JCB Showroom showcases the latest models of JCB construction equipment, such as backhoe loaders, compactors, excavators, forklifts, wheel loaders, off-highway trucks, skid-steers, telehandlers, tractors, and utility vehicles. Yale/Chase has an extensive list of new and used construction equipment for sale and in stock for immediate shipping as well as heavy equipment rentals, replacement parts, service and repairs.
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American Turf & Carpet, established in 1992 by a team of event professionals looking to meet the needs of customers in the special events industry, is the nation's oldest and largest provider of special event carpet and artificial turf for the events industry. In 2008, ATC was acquired by Signature Systems Group, LLC – the world's leading manufacturer of event flooring systems. As part of the Signature family, American Turf and Carpet has access to a wide array of temporary fencing and portable flooring products and can meet an even wider range of event needs. For indoor and outdoor projects from simple carpet to complex custom-sized selections, ATC is a one-stop industry source.
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Losberger offers German-engineered clear span structures, in addition to event tent solutions--small and large tents and small and large tent accessories. The Losberger branch in the U.S. offers an entire range of tents and halls for the event and trade fair sectors, industry, trade and commerce, disaster protection, and military and emergency rescue purposes. Trade-fair companies and the organizers of events are valued customers, as well as industrial, trade or commercial undertakings, aid organizations, armed forces, and civil defense organizations. All their products are produced to the strictest international standards and continually checked for safety.
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Eurmax has a very large selection of shelter products, such as pop-up canopies, including EZ-Up canopies, gazebos, party tents, parasols and marquees, and tables and accessories. They cut all the middle chains and sell the best quality product directly to customers for unbeatable prices. They also supply custom canopies, custom marquees, custom table covers, custom parasols and custom flags. They can help you build your brand quickly. Enjoy shopping at EURMAX.com!
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Meridian Pacific Sales Associates have served the rental, STAFDA, AED, ATSSA, paint and hardware markets in the western United States since 1986. They are independent sales representatives of the highest quality tools, equipment and supplies. They pride themselves on the quality of their service and the durability of the lines they represent. Feel free, as you visit their website, to "click" on manufacturers' logos or pictures for links to the manufacturers' various sites. For pricing and/or technical information on any of their manufacturers, please contact one of their convenient regional sales offices.
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New Haven Moving Equipment manufactures, sells, and rents products designed to help you move, relocate, and store with confidence. Today, the New Haven Companies operate 15 company-owned stores nationwide and are America's premier providers of corrugated, packaging, and moving equipment supplies to the moving and storage industry. Renting is the perfect solution when you need to bring in large volumes of bulky and heavy equipment to stage an office or industrial move event. With one phone call to New Haven, you can have everything you need to pack and move your valuables and have them delivered right to your door. When your move is completed, New Haven will come back and clear away those supplies.
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Beal Enterprises, offering homeowner and light construction tools and equipment, was formed as a manufacturers representative firm by Rick Beal. Beal Enterprises is the "offspring" of Marion Beal Sales, where Rick was first in charge of purchasing. In 1990, Rick bought the Rep portion of the business. Since then, Rick has taken lines from relative obscurity to being top in their class, including such manufacturers as General Wire Spring, Maxim Mfg., and Dri-Eaz Products. In addition, Beal Enterprises also represents other well-known companies: ASM, Hero, Louisville Ladder, Desa Heaters, MBW, and some local long-time suppliers: EDIC, EZEE Mfg (formerly Doly Mfg.), JP Nolan, and New Haven Moving Equipment.
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Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. engineers, manufactures and markets some of the world's most sought-after lawn and garden care equipment, including aerators, rakes, sod cutters, brush cutters, and vacuums. Their passion for innovation, quality and reliability is evident throughout their full line of high-performance products used by professionals, avid gardeners and homeowners around the globe. Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. is motivated by a single mission: to give people the equipment they need to cut grass more quickly, cultivate the ground more easily, and maintain greenscapes more productively. They are devoted to helping users achieve the results they’re looking for as reliably, efficiently and safely as possible.
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Marksman Manufacturing specializes in trailers--utility, equipment, dump, and water wagon--and trailer parts. The company offers actuators, magnetic towing light kits, tire holders and receiver tubes in various configurations. It provides a variety of decals for dump and car trailers, generators and recreational cars. Marksman Manufacturing decals are used on backhoes, water tanks and utility boxes. The company has pneumatic tools, replacement parts, swivels and hammer retainers available in several specifications. Additionally, Marksman offers online towing tips. Marksman Manufacturing is located in Santa Fe Springs, California.
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Electric Eel manufacturers a full range of the highest quality drain and sewer cleaning equipment for plumbing professionals and the rental industry, including sectional drain cleaning machines, drum-style drain cleaning machines, high pressure water jetters, municipal sewer cleaning machines, pipeline inspection systems, cables and replacement parts, and industry-leading service and support.
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In 1959, rental store employees Leo Swan and Ed Harding noted that customers had reoccurring problems when resurfacing uneven concrete floors. To help them, Leo and Ed created the modern-day concrete floor grinder, eventually founding Equipment Development Company, or EDCO–a manufacturer of "Rental-Tough" products. Today, the Swan and Harding families own and operate EDCO, offering an array of products. In addition to believing that customers deserve safe, long-lasting products, EDCO believes in training--providing their customers with the knowledge needed to be successful with EDCO products. EDCO is also committed to American manufacturing--while other manufacturers move overseas, EDCO believes in the importance of staying home and working smarter.
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A recent CalChamber Alert newsletter reported that two California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bills that increase employer costs and threaten employers with civil litigation and criminal prosecution are awaiting action by the full Senate when the Legislature returns from summer recess.
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The CalChamber Alert newsletter recently presented a recap of floor votes on job killer bills before legislators went on their summer break. Although opposition from the California Chamber of Commerce and others stopped many job killers before the interim recess, 10 job killer bills await action when legislators return on August 17 for the final weeks of this year’s session.
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The California Gas Restriction Act of 2015 will restrict the use of gasoline and diesel in California by 50 percent over the 15 years. Some say it’s about state regulators limiting how far we can drive, rationing gas, increasing costs or penalizing drivers for using too much gas. But really, it’s about making it harder for regular people to drive to work and drive home each day. SB 350 (de León) would require a 50 percent reduction in petroleum, 50 percent increase in renewables for electricity generation and a 50 percent increase in the energy efficiency of buildings by 2030. In regard to the 50 percent gasoline and diesel reduction provisions, SB 350 would grant the Air Resources Board significant authority to adopt regulations that will result in a 50 percent reduction in petroleum use in cars and trucks by 2030. While California petroleum fuel providers are committed to helping the state lead the way in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the California Drivers Alliance believes SB 350’s fuel reduction mandate is an impossibly unrealistic goal.
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Joel Fox, editor of Fox & Hounds and president of the Small Business Action Committee, recently updated his list of the tax increase measures that might be on the November 2016 ballot. This update was prompted by an answer to a question Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de León gave to Comstock’s Magazine. The pro tem was asked where he stood on the change to Proposition 13 to separate commercial property from residential property. De León responded that he had no position on the plan at present but added: "I do think that revenue enhancement measures deserve a very serious debate, whether it’s a continuance or some variance of Proposition 30 or some other proposal." While the Legislature gets together this week with the opportunity to have that debate, most likely any tax measure on the 2016 ballot will come via the initiative process. However, what will be discussed most heavily is not necessarily what will appear on the ballot for voters to decide in 2016.
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The Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) released on Aug. 11 forecasts that North Sea Brent crude oil prices will average $54 per barrel (b) in 2015 and $59/b in 2016, which is $6/b and $8/b lower than projected in last month’s STEO, respectively (Figure 1). The price decline reflects concerns about lower economic growth in emerging markets, expectations of higher oil exports from Iran, and continuing growth in global inventories. WTI prices are expected to average $5/b below Brent in both 2015 and 2016. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) updated projection remains subject to significant uncertainties as the oil market moves toward balance. During this period of price discovery, oil prices could experience periods of heightened volatility. The oil market faces a host of uncertainties heading into 2016, including the pace and volume at which Iranian oil re-enters the market, the strength of oil consumption growth, and the responsiveness of non-OPEC production to low oil prices. In the more immediate future, there is potential downward price pressure heading into the fourth quarter if refinery runs drop by more than expected during the fall maintenance season.
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The regulation requires diesel trucks and buses that operate in California to be upgraded to reduce emissions. Lighter and older, heavier trucks must be replaced starting Jan. 1, 2015. By Jan. 1, 2023, nearly all trucks and buses will need to have 2010 model year engines or equivalent. The regulation applies to nearly all privately and federally owned diesel-fueled trucks and buses and to privately and publicly owned school buses with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) greater than 14,000 pounds.

What's New: Diesel Particulate Filter Evaluation (May 11, 2015)
In October 2013, the Board directed staff to investigate stakeholder concerns regarding the cost, reliability, and fire safety of diesel particulate filters in on-road applications. Staff provided an update to the Board in April 2014, and a report available online discusses findings from the completed evaluation.
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The small off-road engine (SORE) category consists of off-road, spark-ignition engines below 25 horsepower, including small utility equipment, lawn mowers and weed trimmers. This category does not include compression-ignition engines, watercraft or recreational vehicles. The following includes general information regarding small off-road engines and ARB's SORE program: Small Off-Road Engines Fact Sheet and Certification Guidelines – online access to relevant certification documents for manufacturers.
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Owners or operators of portable engines and certain other types of equipment can register their units under the Air Resources Board's (ARB) Statewide Portable Equipment Registration Program (PERP) in order to operate their equipment throughout California without having to obtain individual permits from local air districts.

Portable Diesel Engine Airborne Toxic Control Measure
On Jan. 1, 2013, the Portable Engine Airborne Toxic Control Measure (ATCM) fleet emission standards went into effect. The ATCM required owners of portable engines to submit a Fleet Compliance Report to the Air Resources Board by March 1, 2013. The next Fleet Compliance Report will be due March 1, 2017.
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On July 26, 2007, the Air Resources Board (ARB) adopted a regulation to reduce diesel particulate matter (PM) and oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emissions from in-use (existing), off-road, heavy-duty diesel vehicles in California.

A Fleet Average Calculator for Small Fleets has been made available for public use. The Small Fleet Average Calculator is for small-sized off-road fleets (2,500 or less total horsepower), and covers all compliance years. The calculator is available here. Fleet owners utilizing the calculator are advised to first read the User Guide in order to familiarize themselves with the calculator.
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The California Air Resources Board (ARB) invites you to participate in a series of public workshops to discuss preliminary recommendations for awarding $220 million through the Proposition 1B: Goods Movement Emission Reduction Program. These program funds will be used by local agencies to reduce diesel emissions and health risk from freight operations in California. Click on "Learn More" to find the dates of a workshop near you.
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The Truck and Bus Regulation will reduce diesel-exhaust emissions from privately owned and federal government diesel trucks and buses. Privately and publicly owned school buses have different requirements and do not need to be reported. This CARB site has the Truck Regulations Upload and Compliance Reporting System (TRUCRS).
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In December 2011, major amendments to the Off-Road Diesel Vehicle Regulation became effective. The changes to the regulation are reflected in the fact sheets, advisories and answers to frequently asked questions available on the Knowledge Center for the Off-Road Diesel Vehicle Regulation web page. Categories of information found on this page include: Requirements in Effect Now, Enforcement and Regulatory Advisories; Free Training Seminars; and Frequently Asked Questions.
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This area of the Off-Road Mobile Sources website pertains to off-road, large spark-ignition (LSI) equipment greater than 25 horsepower, including farm, construction and industrial equipment, powered by gasoline and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and other alternate fuels. Typical applications that use LSI engines include forklifts, specialty vehicles, airport service vehicles, large turf-care equipment, portable generators and a wide array of other agricultural, construction and general industrial equipment. The U.S. EPA has sole authority to control new farm and construction equipment under 175 horsepower.
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The ARB's Heavy-Duty Vehicle Inspection Program and Periodic Smoke Inspection Program were adopted into law in 1988 to control excessive smoke emissions and tampering from heavy-duty diesel trucks and buses. The regulations Title 13 CCR, sections 2180-2189 for HDVIP and Title 13 CCR, sections 2190-2194 for PSIP, which govern these programs, were last amended in 2013.

The HDVIP program requires heavy-duty trucks and buses to be inspected for excessive smoke and tampering and for engine certification label compliance. Any heavy-duty vehicle traveling in California, including vehicles registered in other states and foreign countries, may be tested. Tests are performed by ARB inspection teams at border crossings, CHP weigh stations, fleet facilities and randomly selected roadside locations. Owners of trucks and buses found in violation are subject to minimum penalties starting at $300 per violation.
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