ARA Visits Star Industries: A Day of Leadership, Innovation, and American Manufacturing Excellence
On July 15, 2025, Star Industries had the honor of hosting several leaders from the American Rental Association (ARA) at our manufacturing facility in Texas. This visit underscored the ARA’s ongoing commitment to advancing the equipment rental industry and supporting the future of U.S.-based manufacturing.
The ARA: Serving the Rental Industry Since 1955
According to ARA’s CEO, Tony Conant, “Our mission at ARA is to promote the success of rental companies and manufacturers through advocacy, education, and industry insight. We were excited to see Star’s operations as we explore the challenges and opportunities facing the manufacturers and rental suppliers that are critical to powering the nation’s construction sector.”
With over 11,000 members, the American Rental Association (ARA) is the largest international trade association for owners of equipment and event rental operations and manufacturers and suppliers of rental equipment. Star Industries has been a member for decades and is a regular exhibitor at the organization’s annual trade show.
ARA Tour Highlights
During their visit, the ARA leadership team got a behind-the-scenes look at how Star Industries designs, engineers, and manufactures rugged, rental-tough attachments—right here in the USA. As supply chain pressures, labor shortages, and fluctuating demand continue to challenge the industry, this visit spotlighted how Star is innovating to keep rental companies fully equipped.
Leading the Way in Manufacturing for Rental Attachments
With supply chain disruptions and tariffs creating uncertainty in manufacturing, here are four ways Star Industries stays ahead of shifts in the landscape:
- In-House Manufacturing for Better Control: By producing our most in-demand attachments like telehandler jib booms and trash hoppers at our Texas facility, Star retains full control over quality and lead times.
- Inventory Availability & Fast Shipping: We maintain high stock levels of popular products and utilize strategic logistics to ensure most orders ship same-day or next-day. If you need it fast, chances are—we’ve got it. By adding more warehouses in strategic regions, lead times are reduced even more.
- Responsive Customer Service: A live person answers when you call. Our team typically delivers quotes in under an hour and confirms orders within two hours. That kind of speed is a game-changer when rental companies are under pressure to meet customer demand.
- Product Innovation Based on Customer Feedback: We engineer attachments based on how they’re used in the field. New products like our upgraded 1360B fork-mounted work platform are the direct result of customer insights.
“At Star Industries, we take pride in building American-made solutions that rental companies can rely on for rapid ROI and lasting performance. The ARA’s visit was a powerful reminder of our shared purpose: helping construction crews get the job done faster, safer, and smarter.” – Star Industries President and ARA Board Member Trey Thompson
When the job demands more: We’ve got an attachment for that!