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Make sure you register for one of CRA's Territory Holiday Parties! They're always fun -- great folks, great food, and lots of holiday spirit! Find the Holiday Party in your area—just click on the link below. Dates, restaurant  locations and menus are listed for each party.
 
KATO Compact Excavator Sales, LLC
EDCO, Inc.
Rental Center News
Party Annex
26758 Laurel Mountain Loop
Valencia, CA 91381
 

  
 
Register early for the 2025 Rental Rally — preregistration entitles you to special rates and saves you money!
 
Terry Bradshaw, NFL Hall of Famer, 4-time Super Bowl Winning Quarterback, and Co-Host of FOX NFL Sunday Live is the tradeshow's celebrity keynote speaker.
 
Rental Rally Highlights
In addition to listening to celebrity keynote speaker Terry Bradshaw, you can enjoy other show highlights:
• Rental Bootcamp
• Hands-on Education
• Opening Night Cocktail Party
• Exciting California Young Rental Professional (CYRP) Events – Beer Pong Tournament, Breakfast & More…
• Beatles & Birdies: A Topgolf Tribute
• Easy Two-Day Format Packed with Fun Exhibits
• Rally Pass
• And Much More...  Register Now!

Short-lived or infrequent episodes of stress pose little risk. But when stressful situations go unresolved, the body is kept in a constant state of activation, which increases the rate of wear and tear to biological systems. Ultimately, fatigue or damage results, and the ability of the body to repair and defend itself can become seriously compromised. As a result, the risk of injury or disease escalates. We all know that continuous exposure to stress damages health. NIOSH, the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, reports that it also creates increased risk of injury at work.
Vendor News
  
Först Commercial Wood Chippers. Bailey's was founded in 1975 by Bill and Judith Bailey in Laytonville, CA. Bill was contract cutting at the time and having difficulty locally sourcing the products he needed for work. So, Bill and Judy started Bailey's in their garage. With continued success and the broadening of product lines over the years, Bailey's grew to be a premier supplier of chainsaws and accessories, tree care products, work clothing, and forestry equipment. Today, Bailey's is located in Woodland, CA, and with nearly 100,000 square feet of warehouse space, can quickly deliver orders to customers all over the United States. Product lines now include a variety of top quality arborist essentials and a complete selection of portable sawmilling equipment, from chainsaw powered to production Lucas Mill swing blade sawmills and dedicated slabbers. Bailey's offers the Wravor product line of stationary sawmill equipment and industrial equipment sales and service for the Western US, with equipment ranging from the Albach whole tree chipper to the Ponsse cut to length logging equipment. Despite the growth that Bailey's has experienced over the years, Bailey's is still a family business, providing superior customer service.
  
Since November 2023, Meridian Pacific Equipment has been an employee-owned, full-service dealership and multi-channel manufacturer's representative for construction equipment. The company began as a manufacturer's representative business over 30 years ago under the name Meridian Pacific Sales. In 2006, the company expanded and built a new location in Sacramento, CA, which serves as the corporate headquarters. In 2008, the wholesale re-rentals division was created, and in 2009, Meridian Utility Equipment Sales opened as a full service dealership for compact construction equipment. Yanmar has been the core of Meridian's dealer partnerships. In 2015, Meridian became the exclusive west coast warehouse for Yanmar and their partnerships have grown to include ASV, GEHL, and more. At any time, Meridian has over 100 pieces of new equipment in stock and ready for delivery, including aftermarket rubber tracks and an assortment of attachments by Tag, Blue Diamond, Virnig and Paladin. In 2009, Meridian opened their Parts and Service departments, and in 2022, the company unified their branding. Today, the employee-owned company's highly qualified sales, service, and administrative teams provide the highest level of service, knowledge, and know-how for customers.
  
Mini Excavator, MEWP. What began in 1943 has become the world’s third largest construction machine manufacturer. XCMG has established a marketing network made up of more than 2,000 service terminals, more than 6,000 technical experts, and more than 5,000 marketing and sales service staff, covering 190 countries and regions so as to constantly provide its worldwide customers with one-stop, integrated, highly efficient, and convenient pre-sales, sales, after-sales, and financing services. From day one, their goal has been to make it easier for customers to do their jobs, grow their businesses and continue to move forward with equipment designed, engineered and built to be the best. In a world of hard, heavy construction work, they try to make the load lighter. And while operating on a global scale, they want to be your local partner and first-call problem solver. Together they’ll reshape our world in the most responsible way possible.
  
ANA serves construction, industrial, and equipment rental sectors, as well as utilities, municipalities, and telecom companies. By delivering top-quality equipment, ANA ensures reliability, exceptional performance, and minimal noise levels. Their commitment to innovation, customer-centric solutions, and unwavering excellence drives their growth and success. ANA is the exclusive North American supplier for AIRMAN® mobile generators, air compressors, and MAC3 pneumatic tools. Additionally, the hybrid energy system lineup has revolutionized the energy sector with renewable energy storage applications.
Business News
  
Alert Rental (Interactive Management Systems Corp) is honored to announce that its newest digital product, AlertSign, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Editor’s Choice Award by Rental Magazine. Recognized as one of the top innovations in the equipment rental industry, AlertSign has been celebrated for its unique approach to enhancing rental operations through digital signature and payment processing capabilities. The annual Editor’s Choice Awards, hosted by Rental Magazine, spotlight products that demonstrate exceptional innovation and utility, capturing the attention of rental professionals and end-users alike. Winning products, such as AlertSign, are chosen based on product nominations and industry engagement, as well as input from Rental Magazine’s editorial team and advisory board.
CRA UPDATE
Contact Jeff, Katie, and Connie with questions or ideas for the continued growth of our association. Visit the CRA website at www.calrental.org and see the opportunities available to help sustain and grow your business. Stay engaged with CRA!
 
Jeff Roberts, Executive Director
Cell: (909) 821-5998
 
Katie Marrs, Executive Assistant
 
Connie Roberts, Controller
 
CRA's Address: P.O. Box 757, Upland, CA 91785
Phone Number: (800) 272-7400