American Rental Association
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Abbreviation | ARA |
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Established | 1955 |
Type | nonprofit trade association |
Location | |
Coordinates | 41°29′9″N 90°29′59″W / 41.48583°N 90.49972°WCoordinates: 41°29′9″N 90°29′59″W / 41.48583°N 90.49972°W |
Area served | North America |
Official language | English |
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[]
The 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[]
ARA, like most trade associations, uses working committees and short term task forces.
Members[]
General members at ARA are rental companies who focus substantially on the rental of owned assets to consumers in North America.
Exhibitions and events[]
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[]
- ^ "American Rental Association (ARA) Company Profile". Heavy Equipment Guide.
- ^ "American Rental Association". www.ararental.org.
- ^ "StackPath". www.rermag.com.
Categories:
- 1955 establishments in Illinois
- Trade associations based in the United States
- Non-profit organizations based in Illinois
- Renting