ARA upgrades 2026 forecast as uncertainty expected to lift

Euan Youdale Editor, Access International

20 May 2026

In its latest economic forecast, the American Rental Association (ARA) states that the combined US construction and industrial equipment (CIE) and general tool rental industry is projected to increase by 3.6% in 2026, totaling $83.5 billion. This is an increase from last quarter’s projection of a 2.8% increase in 2026…

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