Feb. 10-13, 2012

Sands Expo and Convention Center, Las Vegas

Contact:ARA, 1900 19th St., Moline, IL 61265, 800-334-2177, Fax 309-764-1533;

TheRentalShow@ararental.org, www.TheRentalShow.com 

Intermat 2012, April 16-21, 2012, Paris

Intermat is one of the “Big 3” construction equipment trade shows, including Bauma and ConExpo/ConAgg. Intermat takes place every third year in Paris. The show will have 355,000 sq. m. of exhibition area and a 20,000-sq.-m. outdoor demonstration area.

Contact: +33 (0) 1 76 77 11 93, en.intermat.fr

Hire & Rental Industry Association Convention, May 1-4, 2012, Gold Coast, Australia

This is the main annual event of the Hire & Rental Industry Association, the official industry association for hire and rental companies in Australia, providing benefits and services at both national and state levels.

Contact: 1 800 01 5166, hireandrental.com.au, info@hireandrental.com.au

National Restaurant Association, May 5-8, 2012, Chicago

This annual event, aimed at restaurant professionals, includes a trade show and educational opportunities.

Contact: 312-853-2525, restaurant.org/show, nraregistration@restaurant.org

European Rental Association (ERA) Convention, May 15-16, 2012, Oslo, Norway

This trade show includes the main annual event of the European Rental Association and includes a keynote session, round-table discussions, special presentations and an awards dinner.

Contact: +32 2 761 16 04, erarental.org, era@erarental.org

For information about state, local and provincial events, please visit www.ARArental.org.