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American Rental Association

Coordinates: 41°29′9″N 90°29′59″W / 41.48583°N 90.49972°W / 41.48583; -90.49972
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ARA – American Rental Association
AbbreviationARA
Established1955; 69 years ago (1955)
Typenonprofit trade association
Location
Coordinates41°29′9″N 90°29′59″W / 41.48583°N 90.49972°W / 41.48583; -90.49972
Area served
North America
Official language
English
Websiteararental.org

The American Rental Association (ARA) is a nonprofit trade association representing the equipment rental and event rental segments in North America.[1]

History and mission

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It was first formed in 1955 by a group of twenty-one rental store operators. At the time, rental stores were a quickly growing industry. The ARA represents over 11,000 member locations in North America.[2]

Structure

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ARA, like most trade associations, uses working committees and short term task forces.

Members

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General members at ARA are rental companies who focus substantially on the rental of owned assets to consumers in North America.

Exhibitions and events

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The ARA organizes and hosts The ARA Show annually. It is the 63rd largest trade show in the North America[3] and the largest rental trade show in the world.

References

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  1. ^ "American Rental Association (ARA) Company Profile". Heavy Equipment Guide.
  2. ^ "American Rental Association". www.ararental.org.
  3. ^ "StackPath". www.rermag.com. 18 May 2007.