Equipment rental company United Rentals completed its previously announced acquisition of Yak Access, Yak Mat and New South Access & Environmental Solutions from Platinum Equity for approximately $1.1 billion in cash. read more

MAR 18, 2024 - 6:36 am

Equipment Rental company United Rentals has added battery energy systems for tower cranes to its North American rental fleet. read more

MAR 14, 2024 - 6:32 am

United Rentals priced an offering of $1.1 billion principal amount of 6.125% senior notes due 2034 in a private offering. The company will use the net proceeds to help finance the acquisition of Yak Access and to pay related fees and expenses. read more

MAR 11, 2024 - 6:35 am

United Rentals entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Yak Access, Yak Mat and New South Access & Environmental Solutions from Platinum Equity for approximately $1.1 billion in cash. The transaction is expected to close in Q1/24, subject to limited contractual conditions. read more

MAR 5, 2024 - 6:27 am

Equipment rental company United Rentals was selected as one of the best managed companies in the U.S. in the Drucker Institute’s annual Management Top 250 ranking. read more

DEC 26, 2023 - 6:52 am

Equipment rental company United Rentals introduced new equipment access management capabilities and an enhanced rental experience within its mobile app. read more

DEC 12, 2023 - 6:37 am

United Rentals, an equipment rental company, 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. read more

SEP 29, 2023 - 6:05 am

Dale Asplund, executive vice president and chief operating officer of United Rentals, will be leaving the company on Sept. 29. United Rentals will promote Michael Durand, who currently serves as senior vice president of sales and operations, to replace Asplund. read more

AUG 28, 2023 - 6:42 am

United Rentals appointed Sybil Collins vice president and treasurer. Prior to joining United Rentals, Collins spent 16 years at Morgan Stanley, most recently as managing director and global head of treasury planning and strategy. read more

JUL 24, 2023 - 6:20 am

Equipment rental company United Rentals will hold a series of virtual trench safety educational sessions that support the National Utility Contractors Association’s 2023 Trench Safety Stand Down this week. read more

JUN 19, 2023 - 7:31 am

United Rentals appointed Elizabeth Grenfell vice president and head of investor relations, effective immediately. In this role, Grenfell will be responsible for managing communications between the company’s leadership, current and future investors and the broader financial community. read more

MAY 16, 2023 - 7:03 am

United Rentals introduced JuiceBox mobile power generators to its equipment rental fleet. The generators, which United Rentals acquired from Evergreen Mobile Power, can be powered by propane or natural gas, providing a low-emissions alternative to diesel machines. read more

APR 24, 2023 - 7:06 am

The Wall Street Journal included United Rentals on its Management Top 250 List, developed by the Drucker Institute, which recognizes companies for “doing the right things well.” read more

FEB 10, 2023 - 6:58 am

United Rentals announced it was selected for the Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, recognizing the Best Places to Work in 2023. This award is based solely on the input of employees, who voluntarily provided anonymous feedback. read more

JAN 13, 2023 - 7:09 am

United Rentals completed its previously announced acquisition of the assets of Ahern Rentals for approximately $2 billion in cash. The transaction and related expenses were funded through newly issued senior secured notes and existing capacity under the company’s ABL facility. read more

DEC 9, 2022 - 7:18 am