Storyline, script, special effects, and charismatic actors draw people to their favorite movies and TV shows. But action on the screen couldn’t be produced without an undergirding of support from location rental equipment. That’s where Whites Location Equipment Supply, with bases in Toronto and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, becomes the star of the show.

In addition to important observances like Veterans Day and Thanksgiving, the month of November contains the Black Friday holiday shopping extravaganza. Falling the day after Black Friday, but receiving perhaps less fanfare, is Small Business Saturday.

For many, the term “3D printing” conjures images of tabletop devices carving items in a neat, high-tech way. But 3D printers are quickly gaining traction across the construction industry and while the concept may be similar to that of their smaller cousins, the scale of builder-grade printers is off the charts, and their application is more than a trend — some call it a revolution.

3D printing technology is making major inroads in the rental industry. On the equipment side, this can be seen in construction where massive printers can build houses and other structures, and even in the manufacturing of component parts for machinery that can help alleviate supply chain-related shortfalls.

You see it in restaurants, retail, manufacturing and so many other industries — companies are understaffed and finding it difficult to find employees.