West Coast Rental Rally Show Daily

The doors opened at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017, and the exhibit hall came to life. With nearly 350 booths to visit, Rental Rally attendees had lots of ground to cover and plenty of deals to seal. From electric fencing to table linens, from software solutions to scissor lifts, rental center owners had the opportunity to see the latest products to hit the market, learn about services that can help them streamline their businesses and network with other industry professionals. The buzz around the show floor was positive from both an attendee and exhibitor standpoint. And for those who couldn’t get through the entire exhibit hall, the doors open at 9 a.m. today.

After the long tradeshow day, attendees were whisked over to the Hofbräuhaus restaurant for the Annual Dinner/Awards Ceremony. It was an evening of good food, entertaining music and fun people. While folks were enjoying a traditional spread of Bavarian pretzels, sauerkraut, sausages and bread pudding, a live band played German music.

Three awards were given out after dinner. The W.E. "Bud" Loeber Friendship Award was bestowed upon Arlen Stringfellow, a CRA member who passed away last year. Kali Sarris accepted the award on behalf of Arlen’s family. The James Gartland Memorial Award was given to Richard Briggs. The ceremony concluded with the association recognizing former board member Don Cruikshank for his outstanding service to CRA.

 

And, while just three specific awards were distributed last night, it's clear, based on the success of this year's Rental Rally, that all attendees are winners. 

Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20

Purchase your RSIF Raffle Tickets for a chance to win some great prizes! The drawing will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 1, during the End-of-Show Raffle. You do not need to be present to win!

 

RSIF Prizes: 

• GoPro

• iPad Mini

• Two $250.00 Costco Gift Cards

 

Proceeds from the RSIF Raffle will help provide scholarships for CRA members and their employees who have students planning a rental-related career. Proceeds will also help provide rental industry-related educational opportunities for CRA.

RSIF is a 501C organization and your contribution may be tax deductible.

 

All registered attendees can win free gifts in our End-of-Show Raffle! To win, you must be present on the show floor at the time of the drawing. The drawing will begin at 1:45 pm on Wednesday. Be there for a chance to win some great prizes, which includes a Snorkel S3008P push-around mini scissor lift! Stop by the Snorkel booth during the show and drop your business card in the box for your chance to win!

 

Gold Level

 

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Silver Level

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No one is allowed in the exhibit area without appropriate badges. This rule is strictly enforced. No one under the age of 16 will be permitted in the exhibit area unless accompanied by an adult. Dress is casual – wear a pair of comfortable walking shoes when touring exhibit area.

Ask the Rental Rally Exhibitors these important questions:

1. Do you have product liability insurance?
2. Who pays the freight cost?
3. Does the supplier provide a one-page equipment instruction sheet?
4. Does the equipment meet with your state and federal OSHA standards?
5. What is the cost of replacement decals?
6. What is the location of the nearest service and parts center?
7. Do you guarantee delivery?
8. Do you offer co-op advertising?

Always remember: When making your purchases, make sure the items listed above are written into the sales contract.

SAIA and Snorkel Xtreme of Las Vegas are co-sponsoring an all-day class in which attendees can be certified to operate high-reach equipment. Buses depart South Point at 8:00 am and return to South Point at 5:30 p.m.