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About United Rentals, Inc.

United Rentals, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a leading equipment rental company. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the company was founded in 1997 and serves customers across the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.

Business Segments

The company operates through two primary segments:

• General Rentals: This segment provides a broad range of construction and industrial equipment, including:
  • Backhoes, skid-steer loaders, and forklifts
  • Earthmoving and material handling equipment
  • Aerial work platforms (boom and scissor lifts)
  • General tools and light equipment (pressure washers, power tools, etc.)
  Customers include construction firms, manufacturers, utilities, municipalities, and government entities.
• Specialty Rentals: This segment focuses on specialized equipment such as:
  • Trench safety equipment (shields, shoring systems, construction lasers)
  • Power and HVAC equipment (generators, electrical distribution systems)
  • Fluid solutions equipment for containment and transfer
  • Surface protection mats and mobile storage solutions
  Primary customers include infrastructure construction companies, industrial firms, and municipalities.

Additional Services

Beyond equipment rentals, United Rentals offers:

• Sales of new and used equipment (aerial lifts, generators, telehandlers)
• Construction consumables and safety supplies
• Equipment parts sales and maintenance services

The company distributes used equipment through multiple channels, including its sales team, brokers, online platforms, and auctions.