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February 2026 Fleet Update, Keeping You Moving – Expanded Fleet. Proven Response Times. Ready 24/7.
Birch Merchandise available in store & online; 24/7 service & quick response times; February equipment lineup for spring & winter weather.
November 2025 Fleet Update, Power Through the Seasons – Light Towers, Heaters & More!
Seasonal equipment for late-year jobs including light towers, heaters, dozers, and new fleet air compressors; Birch Maxx fleet utilization tracking tools; community news features; and a recap of the 11th Annual Birch Golf Classic supporting local recovery and detox organizations.
August 2025 Fleet Update, Locally Owned, Nationally Ranked – Rooted in the Community we Serve.
Upcoming 11th Annual Birch Golf Classic supporting local nonprofits; new fleet additions including Polaris UTVs and jobsite essentials like generators, trailers, and lifts; recognition of Birch Equipment as a locally owned, nationally ranked business and recent leadership achievements.
July 2025 Fleet Update, Work Hard. Play Hard.
Partnerships and parade participation for local 4th of July events; Best of the Northwest award recognition; new fleet additions including John Deere loaders, motorized work platforms, and concrete tools; and community highlights featuring the Birch team’s fourth consecutive Ski to Sea championship.
April 2025 Fleet Update, April Showers Bring May Projects
Spring contractor equipment and rental highlights featuring Husqvarna tools and new JCB reach forklifts and Skyjack aerial lifts; pressure washers, skid steers, and specialty jobsite gear; community involvement with Birch Ski to Sea team updates and support for the Skagit Skies Airshow.
March 2025 Fleet Update, From Lawn Care to Excavators and Everything in Between – Your Spring Essentials Await!
Birch Equipment recognized in Cascade’s Best community awards; spring contractor tools and rental equipment, including Husqvarna outdoor gear; new Airman ANA generators added to the fleet; and seasonal construction equipment highlights to help businesses tackle spring projects.
February 2025 Fleet Update, Gear up with Birch!
Highlights from Birch Equipment including major rental fleet categories for contractors and homeowners, Birch Maxx utilization and training opportunities, and a featured small business spotlight in the PNW — all designed to help commercial and DIY customers tackle winter and spring projects.
November 2024 Fleet Update, Gear up for the Holidays with Birch!
Thanksgiving greetings and seasonal rental equipment highlights to help contractors and homeowners stay warm and productive; recap of the 10th Annual Birch Golf Classic charity impact; holiday community event participation; and winter preparedness tools like heaters, generators, and snow gear.
May 2024 Fleet Update, Hello Sun! Lawn & Garden Equipment, Ski to Sea… Win Seahawks Tickets from Birch!
Birch Equipment lawn and garden rental highlights for spring projects; Birch Maxx telematics and utilization tools for contractors; announcement of Seahawks ticket giveaway; and community news featuring the 2024 Birch Ski to Sea team and local involvement.
August 2023 Fleet Update, Get it done this summer with Birch – Birch has all you need for summer projects!
Major fleet growth with $20M in recent equipment additions for summer jobs, contractor and homeowner rental highlights from boom lifts to generators and night lighting, community project spotlights including Seattle’s Colman Dock and Sitka’s Fortress of the Bear, and details on the annual Birch Golf Classic supporting local nonprofits.
June 2023 Fleet Update, Happy almost 4th! Stand-up cocktail tables & more available at Birch!
Birch Equipment celebrates local recognitions like Washington’s Best Place to Work and back‑to‑back Ski to Sea championships, showcases summer‑ready rental gear from party supplies to Husqvarna lawn and garden tools, and reminds customers of seasonal equipment and garden essentials for summer jobs and celebrations
March 2023 Fleet Update, Birch Ski to Sea Team Looking for a Repeat Win! Ski to Sea Defending Champs, Lawn & Garden Essentials
Named a top 100 rental company nationwide, Birch Equipment highlights the full Husqvarna lineup of battery- and gas-powered outdoor tools, and features new Nifty lifts including aerial and trailer-mounted models for safe, efficient access on a variety of job sites.
November 2022 Fleet Update, Cheers to Fall! Honoring Veterans, New Gear Arriving Daily and More!
Recognition of Birch crew veterans’ collective service; a growing fleet with new Skyjack and Genie units; Birch Calendars are here—stop by to pick yours up; upcoming community charity events and fundraisers; and a spotlight on Atomic Habits to inspire productivity.
June 2022 Fleet Update 2.0 – Lawn, Garden, Events: Your Yard is Calling, #workhardplayhard #projects #summerevents
Get ready for spring projects with Dingos, compact excavators, wood chippers, skid steers, and garden tools and decorations, and don’t miss highlights from summertime events like the NW Tune-Up, Skagit Speedway, Midnight Run, local fairs, festivals, races, and more.
June 2022 Fleet Update: Arriving Daily! New Gear for Rent and Sale, Dad’s Love Birch, Outdoor Party Gear
Celebrate with a Birch hat for Father’s Day; Birch fleet increase to $56-million through proactive fleet management; equipment highlights – loaders, lifts, to party essentials!
May 2022 Fleet Update Birch a Largest Community Contributor in WA, 5th Annual Birch Golf Classic, Spring Projects
Highlights Birch Equipment’s community leadership and active involvement in Whatcom County business initiatives, showcases support for local nonprofits through the 5th Annual Birch Golf Classic, and features spring project products like potting soil, pressure washers, and garden tools.
Mid Week Special 2022: #golocal #springspecials #Marinerstickets #Sounderstickets
Enter to win Mariners Diamond Club and Sounders suite tickets with rentals and purchases, check out mid-week spring equipment specials like aerators, pressure washers, and Dingos, read about rising gas prices affecting contractors, and explore a staff spotlight on a recommended book for productivity and growth.
February 2022 Fleet Update: Spring Forward – Your Yard is Calling!, Intro to Hydrema Dump Truck Line + Lawn, Garden & Home Specials
ANSI, OSHA, and CSA-approved operator training opportunities for contractors and equipment users, along with updates on Whatcom County flooding and water management issues impacting local projects.
January 2022 Fleet Update: Careers at Birch, Get your Birch Calendars, Tow & Stow Hitches, Towable Boom Specials
Explore current job opportunities at Birch Equipment; insights into company culture and growth — plus a look at benefits, training pathways, and opportunities; Equipment highlight – Tow & stow hitches.
Holiday Edition 2021: The Perfect Gift? Find Functional and Favorite Gifts at Birch
Perfect stocking stuffers, gifts for under the tree, or practical tools for the garage; featuring blowers, fans, and equipment for drying and heating to help contractors and homeowners tackle winter projects.
Fall 2021 Fleet Update: Best Place to Work, Training Available, Vote No Bellingham Initiatives
Celebrate the season with tips for Halloween and fall projects, highlights of aerial equipment for rental, and insights on maximizing Birch Max utilization for contractors and homeowners.
August 2021 Fleet Update: New State Tax a Boondoggle; Prime Time for Dirt; DIY Flor & Deck Maintenance
Updates on Washington’s long‑term care tax and what it means for workers, prime‑time dirt gear and compact equipment options, DIY floor and deck maintenance tools, and a community spotlight on Meals on Wheels and senior support programs in Whatcom and San Juan Counties.
July 2021 Fleet Update: Cheers to the 4th!, Birch a Top 75 Philanthropic Company, Fans and Generators
Celebrate Independence Day with Birch hat and tee giveaways, stay cool with fans and blowers for rent or sale, and learn about Birch Max utilization and Birch Equipment’s recognition as a Top 75 philanthropic business in Washington State.
May 2021 Fleet Update: In Remembrance – Memorial Day, Diesel Technology Scholarships, Spring Specials
Honoring Memorial Day, featuring the Diesel Technology Scholarship and expanded programs in Skagit and Snohomish Counties, and highlighting student career opportunities through tours, internships, and school partnerships.
March 2021 Fleet Update: Birch Staying Steady for Customers & Employees, Aerial Fleet and Safety, Save on Lawn and Garden, Support Local Restaurants & Lodging
Birch Mugs instead of Hugs – Birch’s commitment through COVID; exclusive Rental Equipment Register interview with CEO Sarah Rothenbuhler.
January 2021 Fleet Update: Winter Ready with Birch, Equipment Services: Maintenance/Parts, Cordless Lawn & Garden Equipment, Covid-19 Vaccine Info, Shop Local & Save
Stay prepared for winter with generators, pumps, lighting, heaters, dryers, and more available for rent or sale; equipment services, maintenance, and parts offerings; and community support tips and supporting local.
December 2020 Fleet Update: Only 2 Days Till Christmas! Cordless Lawn & Garden, Generators, Heaters; Birch on National Stage; Fleet Focus: Scissors; Community Giving
Showcases winter gear arrivals including heaters, snow blowers, and pumps; tips for managing cold-weather projects safely and efficiently; and highlights Birch Equipment’s Giving Tuesday contributions supporting local nonprofits and community programs.
Fall 2020 Fleet Update: Birch Bellingham on Iowa Street!, Birch Golf Classic Earns 100K for Engedi Refuge & Northwest Youth Services, Fall Lawn & Garden Projects/Organic Fertilizer, Best Place to Work!
Announcing the new Birch Bellingham location at 1415 Iowa, tips for fall cleanup and winter prep, a recap of the Birch Golf Classic, and Husqvarna deals for seasonal projects.
August 2020 Fleet Update: – Birch Golf Classic 2020, Best Place to Work! Fleet Additions: Telehandlers, Scissors & compaction, Birch Picks for Local Eats, Lawn & Garden Product and Decor
New rental and sales fleet arrivals including skid steers, compact excavators, trenchers, and aerial lifts; tips for choosing the right equipment for spring projects; and insights on maximizing productivity on the jobsite.
June 2020 Fleet Update: – Protecting your privacy online, PPE & Sanitation Supplies for Work & Home, Tools & Equipment for Home Improvement, Lawn & Garden, New Fleet of Compact Excavators and Skidsteers, Rental Coupon for next & existing customers, Birch Bellingham Open Saturdays!
Celebrate July 4th with Birch Equipment; PPE and sanitation supplies available; mid‑week rental and purchase specials; and lawn & garden tools and equipment for seasonal projects.
April 2020 Fleet Update: – Birch Facilities Open & Delivering, Essential Infrastructure & Home Improvement, New Electric/Battery Powered Lawn & Garden Equipment, Spring Rebates
Spring projects made easy with electric and battery-powered lawn and garden gear, paint sprayers for decks and fences, vacuums, and gloves — plus spring rebates and rental or purchase options.
February 2020 Fleet Update: – ANSI Standards for Aerial Equipment, Birch Annual Inspection & Maintenance Programs, Clean Up After Winter Storms/Flooding, WA State Road-Usage Charge
New ANSI/CSA aerial equipment standards, operator training, winter storm and flood response with pumps and dryers, VIP Sounders Press Club ticket giveaway, and the 2020 Birch calendar.
January 2020 Fleet Update: – City of Bellingham Climate-Action Task Force, Birch Facilities Expansion and Redevelopment, Incoming Fleet, Workforce Development – Junior Achievement
Tackle winter projects with snow management gear, including shovels, ice melt, gloves, generators, heaters, and loaders; New to the Fleet – electric light towers; leasing options at Everett and Bellingham locations.
November 2019 Fleet Update: – New ANSI Standards, Birch Golf Classic, Telematics and Incoming Fleet
Recap of the Birch Golf Classic and community fundraising, telematics fleet utilization improvements, new ANSI aerial equipment training requirements, incoming NiftyLift aerial units expanding the fleet, and winter weather prep gear like water trailers and erosion control supplies.
