United Rentals, Inc., the world’s largest equipment rental company, announced it has been recognized as one of America’s Best Employers 2024. This award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry...
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March 22, 2024, 07:00 AM
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United Rentals has completed its previously announced acquisition of Yak Access, LLC, Yak Mat, LLC and New South Access & Environmental Solutions, LLC from Platinum Equity for approximately $1.1 billion in cash. The transaction and related expenses...
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March 18, 2024, 07:00 AM
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United Rentals, Inc. announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Yak Access, LLC, Yak Mat, LLC and New South Access & Environmental Solutions, LLC (collectively Yak) from Platinum Equity (Platinum) for approximately $1.1 billion...
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March 05, 2024, 07:18 AM
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Raiven, the leading purchasing and supply chain management platform, announced the addition of United Rentals, the world's largest equipment rental company, to its premiere group of suppliers. This partnership marks a significant step in providing...
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February 20, 2024, 07:10 AM
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United Rentals, Inc., the world’s largest equipment rental company, announced it was selected as one of the U.S. Best Managed Companies in the Drucker Institute’s annual Management Top 250 ranking. The prestigious award, presented by The Wall Street...
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December 27, 2023, 07:10 AM
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United Rentals, Inc., the world's largest equipment rental company, announced the Estimated Emissions dashboard, a groundbreaking digital tool that enables users to view rental equipment and jobsites through the lens of current and historical...
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December 22, 2023, 07:00 AM
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United Rentals, Inc., the world's largest equipment rental company, introduced new equipment access management capabilities and an enhanced rental experience within the United Rentals Mobile App.The new capabilities add to the United Rentals...
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December 12, 2023, 07:00 AM
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United Rentals was selected to the TIME World's Best Companies 2023 list. The award recognizes United Rentals as among the top-performing companies across the globe.The World's Best Companies list includes a wide range of industries such as retail...
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September 29, 2023, 06:19 AM
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United Rentals, Inc. announced Dale Asplund, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, will leave the company on September 29 to take the role of President and Chief Executive Officer at another public company outside of the equipment...
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August 28, 2023, 07:15 AM
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United Rentals, Inc. announced the appointment of Sybil Collins as Vice President, Treasurer. In this role, Collins will have responsibility for all treasury functions, including capital strategy, cash management, inter-company financing, foreign...
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July 24, 2023, 07:05 AM
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United Rentals, Inc. announced the appointment of Elizabeth Grenfell as Vice President, Investor Relations. In this role, Grenfell is responsible for managing communications between the company’s leadership, current and future investors, and the...
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May 18, 2023, 07:05 AM
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United Rentals, Inc., the world’s largest equipment rental company, announced it has surpassed 335,000 pieces of equipment outfitted with telematics technology in its rental fleet. The equipment includes aerial work platforms, earthmoving equipment...
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March 10, 2023, 07:05 AM
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United Rentals, Inc. announced it has completed its previously announced acquisition of the assets of Ahern Rentals, Inc. for approximately $2.0 billion in cash. The transaction and related expenses were funded through a combination of newly issued...
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December 08, 2022, 07:15 AM
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United Rentals, Inc., the world’s largest equipment rental company, announced its online rental catalog now includes emissions level information for all equipment. The ability to see the emissions level when selecting equipment helps companies make...
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December 01, 2022, 07:00 AM
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United Rentals, Inc. announced the company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of family-owned Ahern Rentals, Inc. for approximately $2.0 billion in cash. The board of directors of United Rentals unanimously approved the...
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November 14, 2022, 07:20 AM
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United Rentals, Inc. announced Ted Grace has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Grace has served as interim Chief Financial Officer of United Rentals since July 29, 2022, and as the company’s primary investor contact...
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November 08, 2022, 07:15 AM
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United Rentals, Inc., the world’s largest equipment rental company, announced it has provided all-electric trucks to Shell for use at its Geismar (La.) Chemical Manufacturing site. Shell is using the rental equipment to support plant maintenance...
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November 03, 2022, 07:05 AM
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United Rentals, Inc. outlined the steps the company is taking to reduce the environmental impact of its operations and help its customers reduce their carbon footprint. The initiatives United Rentals is undertaking to achieve these goals are detailed...
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September 30, 2022, 07:10 AM
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United Rentals, Inc. announced a new data-driven solution in its cloud-based Total Control fleet management platform that helps to provide information customers can use as part of their programs to monitor and manage their environmental impact. With...
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August 04, 2022, 07:00 AM
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United Rentals, Inc. announced Jessica Graziano, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will be leaving the company on July 29, for another opportunity. Graziano joined the United Rentals finance organization in 2014, and was named CFO...
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June 15, 2022, 07:15 AM
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SmartEquip, a Ritchie Bros. company, welcomed Europe’s largest equipment rental company, Loxam, to its global equipment service and parts procurement network. In addition to supporting Loxam locations across France, where the solution is scheduled to...
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June 10, 2022, 07:12 AM
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United Rentals, Inc., the world’s largest equipment rental company, announced a new agreement with Ford Pro to purchase all-electric vehicles for its North American rental and company fleets. The agreement initially includes orders for 500 F-150...
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May 12, 2022, 07:09 AM
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United Rentals, Inc. announced it has been selected by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Trusted Companies 2022. United Rentals was ranked first in its category. This award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., a statistics portal and industry...
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March 28, 2022, 07:07 AM
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United Rentals, Inc. announced Jeff Fenton, Senior Vice President, Business Development, will retire on June 30. He will be succeeded by Alfredo Barquin, who will lead the company’s M&A growth strategy as Vice President, Business Development. Fenton...
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March 08, 2022, 07:09 AM
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United Rentals, Inc. announced it has been selected to the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers 2022. The award recognizes United Rentals as an employer of choice that provides people a great place to work and grow.Forbes and Statista Inc., a...
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February 11, 2022, 07:05 AM
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United Rentals, Inc. announced has completed the previously announced acquisition of General Finance Corporation in a roughly $1 billion deal.Matthew Flannery, Chief Executive Officer of United Rentals, said, “We’re delighted to welcome our new...
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May 26, 2021, 07:15 AM
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United Rentals, Inc. and General Finance Corporation announced their entry into a definitive agreement under which United Rentals will acquire General Finance for $19 a share in cash, representing a total enterprise value of approximately $996...
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April 16, 2021, 07:25 AM
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United Rentals, Inc. announced it has acquired Franklin Equipment, LLC, a regional provider of equipment rentals, sales and related services in the Midwest and Southeast.Franklin Equipment was founded in 2008. It grew to 20 locations serving general...
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April 15, 2021, 07:03 AM
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United Rentals, Inc. announced Paul McDonnell, Chief Commercial Officer, will leave the company on Sept. 30. McDonnell will continue to provide advisory services to United Rentals in an independent capacity for 24 months. His leadership...
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September 23, 2020, 07:10 AM
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Maxim Crane Works Holdings, Inc., a leader in the crane rental sector, announced Michael Kneeland, the non-executive Chairman and former CEO of United Rentals, Inc., has been appointed as the new Chairman of Maxim.Kneeland served as the President and...
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February 14, 2020, 07:20 AM
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United Rentals, Inc. (URI), the world’s largest equipment rental company, announced its new President and Chief Executive Officer, Matthew Flannery, has finalized his executive leadership team. Flannery succeeded Michael Kneeland as CEO on May 8, at...
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May 09, 2019, 07:20 AM
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United Rentals, Inc., the largest equipment rental company, announced its board of directors has appointed Matthew Flannery, the company’s President and Chief Operating Officer, to become Chief Executive Officer, while retaining the role as president...
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January 09, 2019, 07:07 AM
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United Rentals, Inc. announced United Rentals of Canada, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the company, has completed the previously announced acquisition of WesternOne Rentals & Sales LP for a cash purchase price of approximately $90.4 million....
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December 03, 2018, 07:05 AM
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United Rentals, Inc. announced Paul McDonnell has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Sales and Specialty Operations. He leads the company’s sales organization and specialty rental segment.McDonnell’s tenure with United Rentals began as...
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November 19, 2018, 07:10 AM
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United Rentals, Inc. announced it has completed its previously announced acquisition of BlueLine from Platinum Equity for a total purchase price of approximately $2.1 billion in cash. United Rentals used a combination of newly issued debt and bank...
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November 01, 2018, 06:55 AM
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United Rentals, Inc. and BlueLine Rental announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which United Rentals will acquire BlueLine from Platinum Equity for approximately $2.1 billion in cash.The board of directors of United Rentals...
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September 11, 2018, 07:12 AM
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United Rentals, Inc. and BakerCorp International Holdings, Inc. announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which United Rentals will acquire BakerCorp for approximately $715 million in cash.The boards of directors of United Rentals...
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July 03, 2018, 07:19 AM
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United Rentals, Inc. announced William Plummer will retire as executive vice president and chief financial officer on Oct. 12. Plummer is the company’s longest-serving CFO, having joined United Rentals in 2008. He will remain with United Rentals...
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July 03, 2018, 07:09 AM
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United Rentals, Inc. announced its Board of Directors has appointed Matthew Flannery as president of the company, in addition to his responsibilities as chief operating officer. Michael Kneeland, who became president and chief executive officer of...
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March 09, 2018, 07:20 AM
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United Rentals and Neff Corporation, operating as Neff Rental announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which United Rentals will acquire Neff for $25 per share in cash, representing a total purchase price of approximately $1...
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August 17, 2017, 07:11 AM
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United Rentals, Inc. and NES Rentals Holdings II, Inc. (“NES”) announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which United Rentals will acquire NES for approximately $965 million in cash. The board of directors of United Rentals...
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January 26, 2017, 07:13 AM
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United Rentals, Inc. and certain of their subsidiaries announced they entered into a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement which provides for a senior secured asset-based loan facility of $2,500 million, a portion of which is available for...
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April 02, 2015, 06:44 AM
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United Rentals, Inc., the world’s largest equipment rental company, announced that it has been added as a component of the S&P 500 Index, effective after the close of trading today. The S&P 500 is widely recognized as the foremost gauge of large-cap...
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September 22, 2014, 06:00 AM
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United Rentals announced financial results for the first quarter 2014. Total revenue was $1.178 billion and rental revenue was $1.005 billion, compared with $1.100 billion and $916 million, respectively, for the same period last year. On a GAAP basis...
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April 21, 2014, 06:50 AM
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United Rentals announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2012. For the full year 2012, total revenue was $4.117 billion and rental revenue was $3.455 billion. On a GAAP basis, full year net income was $75 million. For the full...
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January 24, 2013, 07:15 AM
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United Rentals announced that the company will host its first-ever nationwide Used Equipment Sale on Thursday, December 6, 2012. The sale will be staged at more than 120 participating branches in the United States, giving buyers the opportunity to...
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November 19, 2012, 07:30 AM
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United Rentals, Inc. announced financial results for the second quarter 2012. Total revenue was $993 million and rental revenue was $845 million, compared with $629 million and $524 million, respectively, for the same period last year. On a GAAP...
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July 18, 2012, 07:15 AM
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United Rentals, Inc. announced financial results for the first quarter 2012. Total revenue was $656 million and rental revenue was $523 million, compared with $523 million and $434 million, respectively, for the same period last year. On a GAAP basis...
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April 23, 2012, 06:00 AM
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