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UNITED RENTALS, INC.

0LIYConstructionStamford, United States

United Rentals, Inc. operates as a prominent equipment rental enterprise, conducting its business through various subsidiaries. Its operations are organized into two primary divisions: General Rentals and Specialty. The General Rentals segment offers an extensive selection of construction and industrial machinery, encompassing backhoes, skid-steer loaders, forklifts, earthmoving apparatus, and material handling equipment. It also provides aerial work platforms, such as boom and scissor lifts, along with general tools and light equipment like pressure washers, water pumps, and power tools. This division serves a broad customer base, including construction and industrial companies, manufacturers, utility providers, municipalities, homeowners, and government entities. Conversely, the Specialty segment focuses on supplying specialized construction products. This includes advanced trench safety equipment, comprising trench shields, aluminum hydraulic shoring systems, slide rails, crossing plates, construction lasers, and line testing tools for underground work. It also provides power and HVAC solutions, such as portable diesel generators, electrical distribution equipment, and temperature control systems; fluid solutions equipment for containment, transfer, and treatment; and mobile storage units and modular office spaces. This segment primarily caters to construction companies involved in infrastructure development, as well as municipalities and industrial firms. Beyond its rental services, the company also sells new equipment, including aerial lifts, reach forklifts, telehandlers, compressors, and generators. It distributes construction consumables, various tools, smaller equipment items, and safety supplies, in addition to offering parts for customer-owned equipment and providing comprehensive repair and maintenance services. The company also sells used equipment through its sales teams, brokers, its website, direct transactions with manufacturers, and at auctions. United Rentals maintains a substantial network of 1,360 rental locations spanning the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.

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UNITED RENTALS, INC. at a glance

UNITED RENTALS, INC. is a construction company headquartered in Stamford, United States, founded in 1997. It is publicly listed (0LIY) with a market capitalisation of $67.5B. Xcout tracks 21 named people at UNITED RENTALS, INC., including Matthew J. Flannery (President, Chief Executive Officer & Director). Xcout recorded 4 job postings from UNITED RENTALS, INC. in the last 90 days.

Industry
Construction
Headquarters
Stamford, United States
Market cap
$67.5B
Employees
28,500
Ticker
0LIY
Founded
1997
Founder
Brad Jacobs
Job postings recorded (90 days)
4

UNITED RENTALS, INC. leadership

  • Matthew J. FlanneryPresident, Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • Michael D. DurandExecutive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
  • William GraceExecutive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
  • Craig Adam PintoffExecutive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer
  • Joli L. GrossSenior Vice President, Corporate Secretary and Chief Legal & Sustainability Officer
  • Anthony S. LeopoldSenior Vice President and Chief Technology & Strategy Officer

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Hiring at UNITED RENTALS, INC.

Xcout recorded 4 job postings from UNITED RENTALS, INC. in the last 90 days, from a hiring record Xcout has kept since June 2026.

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UNITED RENTALS, INC. competitors

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Herc Holdings Inc.HRI · ConstructionBonita Springs, United States
69% matchPublic

Herc Holdings Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an equipment rental supplier in the United States and internationally. It rents aerial, earthmoving, material handling, trucks and trailers, air compressors, compaction, and lighting equipment. The company offers ProSolutions, an industry specific solution-based services, which include power generation, climate control, remediation and restoration, pump, trench shoring, and studio and production equipment; and ProContractor professional grade tools. In addition, it provides various services, including repair, maintenance, equipment management, and safety training; and equipment re-rental and on-site support services, as well as ancillary services, such as equipment transport, rental protection, cleaning, refueling, and labor. Further, the company sells used equipment and contractor supplies, such as construction consumables, tools, small equipment, and safety supplies. It serves non-residential and residential construction, specialty trade, restoration, remediation and environment, and facility maintenance contractors; industrial manufacturing industries, including refineries and petrochemical, automotive and aerospace, power, metals and mining, agriculture, pulp, paper and wood, and food and beverage industries; infrastructure and government sectors; and commercial facilities, commercial warehousing, education, healthcare, data centers, hospitality, retail, special event management and non-account customers. The company sells its products through its sales team and industry catalogs, as well as through participation and sponsorship of industry events, trade shows, and Internet. Herc Holdings Inc. was incorporated in 1965 and is based in Bonita Springs, Florida.

Market cap$5.8B
Employees9,600
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SpeedySDY · ConstructionNewton-le-Willows, United Kingdom
69% matchPublic

Speedy Hire Plc, through its subsidiaries, provides a comprehensive range of tools, equipment, and plant for rent to the construction, infrastructure, and industrial markets in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Their extensive rental offerings encompass everything from access platforms, lighting, and lifting gear to specialized rail, survey, safety, ATEX, heavy plant, communication, and engineering equipment. This also includes compressors, generators, pumps, and climate control units (heating, ventilation, and cooling). Beyond rentals, the company also sells various products, such as access and lifting equipment, survey tools, rail components, personal protective gear, general tools, and cutting, grinding, and sanding machinery, along with site supplies. Speedy Hire further delivers a wide array of supplementary services, including rehire schemes, partnered solutions, fuel management, testing, inspection, certification, technical advisory, powered access, out-of-hours support, Building Information Modelling (BIM), and aviation services, complemented by customer service centers and training in areas like site and traffic management. Their products and services are available through an approximate network of 207 depots and via online platforms. Speedy Hire Plc was established in 1968 and is headquartered in Newton-le-Willows, United Kingdom.

Market cap$122.6M
Employees3,335
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SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc.SITE · Construction SupplyRoswell, United States
66% matchPublicAI 0/100Green 0/100

SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. operates as a leading wholesale distributor of landscaping provisions throughout the United States and Canada. The company maintains an expansive inventory of approximately 135,000 distinct stock keeping units. Its diverse product offerings encompass irrigation components, such as controllers, valves, sprinkler heads, and pipes; turf and plant care items including fertilizers, grass seeds, and ice melt; and various pest and weed control solutions like herbicides, fungicides, and rodenticides. Furthermore, SiteOne provides a wide array of landscape accessories, ranging from mulches and soil amendments to drainage pipes, tools, and sod. Their nursery department offers an extensive selection of goods, including deciduous and evergreen shrubs, ornamental and shade trees, both field-grown and container-grown stock, roses, perennials, annuals, bulbs, and other plant species. Hardscaping materials, such as pavers, natural stones, and blocks, alongside outdoor lighting products including fixtures, LED lamps, wires, and transformers, are also key parts of their catalog. Beyond products, SiteOne extends valuable consultative services, assisting clients with irrigation network design, commercial project planning, lead generation, operational support, and offers a series of technical and business management seminars. The company distributes a blend of proprietary brands, namely LESCO, SiteOne Green Tech, and Pro-Trade, alongside a variety of third-party products. Its customer base primarily consists of residential and commercial landscape professionals engaged in the design, installation, and upkeep of lawns, gardens, golf courses, and other outdoor environments, served via its branch network and direct distribution channels. As of January 2, 2022, SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. boasted roughly 590 branches spread across 45 U.S. states and six Canadian provinces. Established in 2013, the company's headquarters are located in Roswell, Georgia.

Market cap$3.8B
Employees7,840
AWSAzureSnowflake
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AP RENTALS01496 · ConstructionTsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
66% matchPublic

AP Rentals Holdings Limited operates as an investment holding company, primarily focusing on the rental of diverse equipment for the construction, electrical and mechanical (E&M) engineering, and event and entertainment industries. Its geographical reach extends across Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, and the People's Republic of China, with operations organized into Leasing and Trading divisions. Beyond mere equipment provision, the company delivers a full spectrum of support services. These encompass professional equipment planning consultation, convenient outdoor service, and dedicated service stations. Furthermore, AP Rentals manages transportation logistics, precise installation, operational oversight, refueling, ongoing maintenance, and efficient disassembly, complemented by various other technical support and value-added offerings. The extensive inventory of rental equipment includes essential power and energy solutions, high-reach platforms, and material handling machinery. It also features specialized lifting, earthmoving, foundation, road and transportation, tunneling, demolition, and dewatering equipment. In addition to its core rental activities, the company is engaged in the sale and trading of machinery and related parts. This trading segment is supported by services such as repair, maintenance, installation, and delivery. Established in 2004 and headquartered in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, AP Rentals Holdings Limited caters to clients predominantly within the construction, E&M engineering, and event and entertainment sectors.

Market cap$18.4M
Employees123
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