INDUSTRY UPDATE
THE HOME DEPOT LAUNCHES ONLINE RENTAL RESERVATIONS, OPENS NEW RENTAL LOCATIONS The Home Depot is enhancing the customer experience at its 1,300 rental locations with the launch of the new “Rent Online, Pick-up In Store” technology. From demolition tools like breakers and concrete saws to landscaping tools like tillers and sod cutters to trailers and moving vehicles, customers can now reserve and rent equipment online up to 30 days in advance. After piloting online reservations in the Atlanta, Charlotte, and Houston markets,
The Home Depot has made the system available to rental customers across North America. “This new online technology saves Pro and DIY customers time and trips to the store because they can conveniently check equipment availability and reserve what they need in advance to get in and out of our rental centers more quickly than ever,” said Richard Porter, vice president of The Home Depot Rental. “For urgent needs at the jobsite or in the midst of that weekend project, customers can also check availability at multiple locations and make reservations on their phone or other mobile device.” The Home Depot also has opened eight new Rental Centers since January. The new locations include: • Pasadena, California • Manteca, California • Calhoun, Georgia • Maui, Hawaii • Alamo Heights, Texas • Midland, Texas • Rockwall, Texas • Hampton, Virginia To read more, visit forconstructionpros.com/21521309.
PRESTON RENTALS APPOINTS NEW GENERAL MANAGER Preston Rentals has appointed Greg Harrington the company’s new general manager of the USA business. With over 30 years of experience in the construction equipment rental industry, Harrington brings extensive knowledge and expertise across all business capacities from sales, operations, fleet management and finance. With a clear vision for future growth, Harrington is charged to lead the team in extending their footprint within the loading platform and mini crane sectors. Most recently, Harrington was partner and CEO of a start-up construction equipment rental business that was based in Denver. Harrington played an integral role in the establishment, growth, and eventual sale of the business. Harrington will draw upon his prior experience to deliver a successful business model, as he now sets his sights on further developing the Preston Rentals brand nationally. “I’m eagerly looking forward to leading the Preston Rentals team. We have great personnel and exceptional products that offer specializations that the market can greatly benefit from. I’m excited to once again work in a business with an established network, strong customer base, and endless opportunities ahead. I’ve hit the ground running and don’t plan on slowing down,” Harrington says. To read more, visit forconstructionpros.com/21520986.
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