The doors opened at 10 a.m. yesterday at the Cashman Center in Las Vegas and the two-day trade show kicked off.
There's no question that with twice as much floor space as last year's show and an impressive number of exhibitors, attendees of the 2016 West Coast Rental Rally hit the jackpot. The latest products, services and solutions were on display for all rental industry professionals to see. From dance floors to compact equipment, from GPS tracking systems to tables and chairs, from trailers to digital marketing services ... if it impacts the industry, it's at the Cashman.
The buzz around the show floor was positive from both an attendee and exhibitor standpoint. And with another day of networking ahead, odds are high there will be winners all the way around.
The exhibit hall opens at 9 a.m. today. CRA provides a convenient shuttle service from the Westgate which picks up attendees at the East Tower entrance of the hotel.
|
It was an exciting night on Wednesday for Rental Rally attendees at the CRA Pub Crawl which took place at the LINQ, an open-air retail, dining and entertainment district on the Las Vegas Strip. It was a cool, but clear night, and the sights and sounds of the strip did not disappoint.
And neither did CRA. With lanyards around their necks, attendees made their way from one restaurant to another (four in all) and were treated to pizza, sliders, tacos and refreshing beverages. Plus, they had the opportunity to ride the High Roller, a 550-foot-tall observation wheel that takes 30 minutes to go round and features 28 glass-enclosed cabins and stunning views of the strip.
CRA certainly knows how to treat its guests. And what a great group the members are to treat. "We love what we do and we enjoy spending time with each other," says Alex DuBose of Rental Guys, Inc.
This group works hard, and after a long day of networking, they earned the right to play hard. The pub crawl was a perfect way to cap off the day.
|
During show hours, CRA will provide free roundtrip shuttle buses between the Westgate (headquarters hotel) and the Cashman Center (less than five miles apart).
|
The shuttle bus stop at the Westgate Hotel is located at the end of the East Tower Wing. Look for the Rental Rally Bus Sign.
Round trip shuttle service between the Westgate Hotel and Cashman Center will be available:
Thursday, 8 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
AWP shuttle will depart the Westgate Hotel Thursday at 8:30 a.m. and the return will be with the Ahern Store tour buses across the street at 5 p.m.
Ahern Tour shuttle will depart the Cashman Center Thursday at 2 p.m. and run continuously between Ahern's and the Westgate Hotel until approximately 5 p.m.
|
CRA would like to thank our 2016 West Coast Rental Rally Trade Show sponsors, whose generosity helped make our show possible.
Platinum Level Sponsors
Ahern/Snorkel
EPIC Insurance Brokers
Quality Equipment Rentals
Gold Level Sponsor
Skyjack Inc.
Silver Level Sponsors
Atlas Copco
Catalyst Strategic Advisors
Transamerica Retirement Services
Bronze Level Sponsors
A Party Center / Easy Rentals
Aba Daba Rents
B. S. & E. Company, Inc.
City Rentals
California Portable Event
Equipment Sales/
Palmer Snyder Furniture
EDCO-Equipment Development Co.
Genie Industries
Kubota Tractor Corporation
MMD Equipment
Western Tree Equipment & Repairs
Friend of CRA Sponsors
Eureka! The Tent Company
F & B Rentals, Inc.
|
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cashman Center
Doors open at the Cashman Center today at 9 a.m. Visit www.RentalRally.com for a list of current exhibitors or find them in your pocket program provided onsite.
|
![](http://www.naylornetwork.com/ria-ShowDaily/assets/showfloor.jpg)
Scope out the trade show floor ahead of time to maximize your time at the Cashman Center!
Click Here for full floorplan.
|
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:
- Do you have product liability insurance?
- Who pays the freight cost?
- Does the supplier provide a one-page equipment instruction sheet?
- Does the equipment meet with your state and federal OSHA standards?
- What is the cost of replacement decals?
- What is the location of the nearest service and parts center?
- Do you guarantee delivery?
- Do you offer co-op advertising?
Always remember: When making your purchases, make sure the items listed above are written into the sales contract.
|
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $300.00 per person
SAIA and Snorkel Xtreme of Las Vegas are cosponsoring an all-day class in which attendees can be certified to operate high-reach equipment. The class is designed for people who work with boom lifts, scissor lifts and/or push-around equipment. The cost of $300 per person covers transportation to and from the class, the training book, classroom instruction, hands-on equipment training, the final exam, and lunch. Buses depart the Westgate Hotel at 8:30 am and return to the Westgate at 5:30 pm.
|
2 p.m.
The tour, offered at the conclusion of the show on Thursday, is free. Shuttle bus transportation to Ahern Rentals is also free. Buses depart from the Cashman Center at 2:00 pm and will circle between Ahern’s and the Westgate until 5 p.m.
|
1:45 p.m.
All registered attendees can win free gifts in our end-of-show raffle, which takes place today at 1:45 p.m. You must be present on the show floor at the time of the drawing to win. The winner will be selected at 1:45 p.m. Be there for a chance to win!
|
|
|
|