ARA Foundation Online Auction: Donated item spotlight

The ARA Foundation Online Auction, offered during The ARA Show™ 2021, presents a brand-new avenue for show attendees, exhibitors and others in the equipment and event rental community to support ARA Foundation programs. These programs include scholarships, career development, disaster relief and community impact projects.

The Online Auction, which will be held in lieu of a live auction and reception in 2021, will run from Thursday, Oct. 14, through Monday, Oct. 25, and feature a wide variety of items donated by ARA associate member companies. 

Below is a preview of just a few of the items that will be up for bid.

Utility scaffold
Donated by BilJax
The Pro-Jax Utility Scaffold (model #0127-006-2) is BilJax’s No. 1 selling product. Made from an all-steel, square-tubed construction, yet light in weight, it is easily set up by one person. The Pro-Jax is 29 in. wide, easily rolls through standard doorways and is available in 6-, 8- and 10-ft. lengths. The platform adjusts in 2 in. increments and the casters can be removed so the unit can be used on stairs. It offers a load capacity of 1,000 lbs. and units can be stacked for additional working height. The Pro-Jax offers a heavy-duty spring-activated locking mechanism and the patented Saf-T-Lock™. Typical applications include painting, electrical, general maintenance and more. Estimated value: $1,299.

Complimentary one-year account
Donated by Goodshuffle Pro
Goodshuffle Pro’s fast, all-in-one software empowers event and party rental companies of all sizes across North America. Users enjoy instant inventory tracking and conflict detection, seamless online signatures and payments, CRM (customer relationship management) tools, task management, easy-to-read dashboards and more. Goodshuffle Pro’s unlimited free training and support, coupled with their clean, intuitive interface, makes onboarding a breeze so you can get up and running fast. The company’s team of event and technology professionals have worked hand in hand to build an easy-to-use, yet powerful, solution designed specifically for the event rental industry. Estimated value: $853.

LEGO Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer
Donated by Open Door Technology
Build the ultimate LEGO Imperial Star Destroyer, made up of 4,784 pieces. This giant replica captures all the authentic details of the starship as it appeared in the opening scenes of “Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope.” Measuring over 3 ft. long and 2 ft. wide, this is one of the largest LEGO sets and includes a display stand and fact plaque. Authentic elements include huge engine exhausts, intricate surface details, two Star Wars mini figures, a scale model of the rebel starship that attaches to the front, iconic bridge tower designed with twin deflector shields and a tilting tractor beam antenna. Estimated value: $700.

Electric wheelbarrow
Donated by PowerPusher, Div. of Nu-Star
The E-750 Electric Wheelbarrow™ transports loads weighing up to 1,000 lbs., improving safety and efficiency by eliminating ergonomic challenges associated with manual wheelbarrows. Available with multiple tubs — including the Heavy-Duty Poly Tub, Galvanized Steel Tub, and Slurry Tub with Concrete Funnel Cap — the E-750 is the perfect piece of equipment for construction, demolition, landscaping and more. Designed to minimize strain, the E-750 provides push-button powered dump capability. It moves at speeds reaching 4 miles per hour, and its silent motor with zero emissions is suitable for indoor or outdoor use fitting through standard doors. Estimated value: $7,245.