07.02.2012

ARA opens to a positive start

The ARA Rental Show opened today in New Orleans to a very positive start, visitor numbers appeared to be up again on last year, with most exhibitors reporting a strong enquiry levels, with many placing orders on the stands.

Major new product announcements were few and possibly topped by Skyjack’s new 63ft articulated boom lift, plus JLG’s new RS – Rental Service slab scissor lifts – see separate reports.

The following is a brief look at some of the highlights from the show.

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Niftylift now all in Green in the USA, has the largest dedicated access stand at the show

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The Insphire America stand with (L-R) Olly Williamson, Graham Dodds and Marc Tedeschi

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Genie's new product launch was its new GTH-8448 telehandler

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The IPAF stand with CEO Tim Whiteman and Tony Groat

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Haulotte was out in force

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MEC made a return to the ARA with its Titan 40S and a new Cross over scissor

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Snorkel had a substantial stand and has seen a strong pick up in demand this year

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Instant - one of the few European alloy tower manufacturers at the show

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Custom Equipment had a good start to the show and says that it has ended its distribution agreement with R2 in the UK and is looking for a new distributor

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The Tracked Lifts stand with Platorm Basket and Omme spider lifts

Further information and news later this week.