Las Vegas— Ahern Rentals has agreed to provide rental, retail sales and service coverage for Custom Equipment Inc.'s Hy-Brid line of aerial platforms throughout Ahern's 11-state coverage area. Ahern Rentals is headquartered in Las Vegas and is the largest independently owned rental business in the United States.

Steve Kissinger, owner of Custom Equipment, endorsed the agreement by saying, "When Custom Equipment Inc. formulated its expansion plan into the western United States, Ahern Rentals' reputation as a strong distribution partner immediately came to mind. Our relationship with Don Ahern and Ahern Rentals will provide construction contractors located throughout Ahern's coverage area with immediate access to our lighter-weight aerial scissor lift." Located in Richfield, Wis., Custom Equipment Inc. manufactures the Hy-Brid line of aerial platforms.

With approximately 43 rental stores, Ahern Rentals will represent the Hy-Brid line of aerial lifts, including the HB-1030, a 10-foot, 1,200-pound aerial scissor; and the HB-1430, a 14-foot, 1,670-pound aerial scissor. Both units feature a dual-motor electric drive system, electric steering and a "lighter weight" approach to machine design.

To find the nearest Ahern Rental location, phone (702) 648-6212 or visit www.ahernrentals.com.