United Rentals Inc.

Greenwich, CT 06830

Company Overview

United Rentals is the largest equipment rental company in the world, with a network of 836 rental locations in 49 states and 10 Canadian provinces

Company Details
5 Greenwich Office Park
Greenwich, CT 06830
http://www.unitedrentals.com
Phone:(203) 618-7156
Fax:(203) 618-0478

United Rentals' (NYSE: URI) approximately 11,300 employees serve construction and industrial customers, utilities, municipalities, homeowners and others. The company offers for rent approximately 3,300 classes of equipment with a total original cost of $7.23 billion. 

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Products & Press Releases
United Rentals Adds Battery-Powered Tower Cranes
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United Rentals Inc.'s free Mobile App provides equipment access management capabilities and an enhanced rental experience.
December 8, 2023
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A handful of companies from the construction and rental industries have been recognized by VIQTORY as a 2024 Military Friendly Employer.
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Reflecting their commitment to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, United Rentals was named to the Forbes America’s Best Employers for Women 2023 List.
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United Rentals will offer its customers zero-emission power systems with the introduction of Powrbank battery systems in its rental fleet.
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Awards Recognize United Rentals as a 2022 Top Workplace, Best Employer
The company received an Energage 2022 Top Workplaces USA Award plus was named to Forbes America's Best Employers 2022 list.
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United Rentals CEO Michael Kneeland talks about the role of equipment rental in the rescue and recovery effort following Hurricane Sandy.
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Michael Kneeland, United Rentals president & CEO, discusses how the downturn in the economy is benefiting his company because large construction firms are renting tools and equipment instead of buying them.
April 2, 2012
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