General Rental Centersin USA
USA Market Research and Industry Report
5 November 2007
Industry Code : 53231
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in renting a range of consumer, commercial, and industrial equipment. Establishments in this industry typically operate from conveniently located facilities where they maintain inventories of goods and equipment that they rent for short periods of time. The type of equipment that establishments in this industry provide often includes, but is not limited to: audio-visual equipment, contractors' and builders' tools and equipment, home repair tools, lawn and garden equipment, moving equipment and supplies, and commercial party and banquet equipment and supplies. Companies operating within this industry mainly supply building and construction tools, and small- to medium-sized pieces of equipment to the household, commercial and industrial sectors. Establishments may also supply other consumer products on a small scale, including electronic goods and appliances. The majority of these items are leased by customers on a short term basis, with only a small level of rental agreements evolving into a sale.
The major products and services in this industry are:
| - | Contractor equipment |
| - | Building tools and equipment |
| - | Aerial lifts |
| - | Garden tools and equipment |
| - | Other miscellaneous rental items |
| - | Sale and repair of merchandise |
| - | Consumer electronics |
| - | Consumer appliances |
| - | Furniture |
| - | Party supplies | |
The primary activities of this industry are:
| - | Rental of audio-visual equipment |
| - | Rental of contractors' and builders' tools and equipment |
| - | Rental of home repair tools |
| - | Rental of moving equipment and supplies |
| - | Rental of commercial party and banquet equipment and supplies |
| - | Rental of floor waxing and sanding machines |
| - | Rental of lawn and garden equipment |
| - | Rental of various work tools and equipment | |
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Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure (including averages), technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic location.
