The American Rental Association (ARA) is a nonprofit trade association representing the equipment rental and event rental segments in North America.[1]
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| Abbreviation | ARA |
|---|---|
| Established | 1955 |
| Type | nonprofit trade association |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 41°29′9″N 90°29′59″W / 41.48583°N 90.49972°W |
Area served | North America |
Official language | English |
| Website | ararental |
History and mission edit
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 edit
ARA, like most trade associations, uses working committees and short term task forces.
Members edit
General members at ARA are rental companies who focus substantially on the rental of owned assets to consumers in North America.
Exhibitions and events edit
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 edit
- ^ "American Rental Association (ARA) Company Profile". Heavy Equipment Guide.
- ^ "American Rental Association". www.ararental.org.
- ^ "StackPath". www.rermag.com. 18 May 2007.