Spring 2022 In memoriam: James Thomas ‘Tom’ Hawthorne James Thomas “Tom” Hawthorne, 93, of San Diego died on March 10, 2022. Along with his father, J.B. Hawthorne, Tom founded Hawthorne Machinery Co. in 1956. He led the company as its CEO for 50 years. He also was one of the first Cat Dealers to... Read now
Spring 2022 ARA of California event hit all the marks The ARA of California’s April 5 event offered something for everyone — valuable training on Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, excitement on the basketball court and plenty of networking, food and beverages enjoyed in a luxury suite. Read now
Spring 2022 Member profile: After 20 years, initial vision proves to be a successful niche strategy On April 1, 2002, Eric and Nicole Saulnier and Nicole’s sister, Taira Kirk, started Rental Depot, based in Monterey, Calif., with a specific vision for not only the type of inventory they would carry but also how to take care of their customers.... Read now
Spring 2022 California’s ban on small gas-powered engines will go into effect in 2024 Small off-road, gas-powered engines will soon become a thing of the past for those in California. Read now
Spring 2022 In memoriam: Jose Carranza and Milagro Nieto-Campos Jose Carranza, 54, and Milagro Nieto-Campos, 59, both of Pacoima, Calif., died in a car accident on Feb. 5, 2022. The husband and wife, along with several family members, have worked in the event rental industry for many years. Read now