United Rentals is the largest equipment rental company in the world. It supplies rentals of over 4,700 different classes of equipment to construction companies, manufacturers, municipalities, homeowners, and government entities. The company offers a wide range of equipment from backhoes, forklifts, and power tools to pressure washers, air conditioners, and surface protection mats. Founded in 1997, the company operates in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.
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