GREENWICH, Conn. — United Rentals Inc. has announced the expansion of its specialty branch network with the opening of two locations in the northeastern United States and one in Texas.

The new locations in Elmwood Park, N.J., and Corpus Christi, Texas, focus on temporary power and HVAC equipment for the construction and industrial markets. The company noted that its United Rentals Power & HVAC business is a growing presence within its scope of equipment rental expertise. The new branch in Manchester, N.H., is part of United Rentals Trench Safety.

Paul McDonnell, senior vice president – operations, trench safety, power and HVAC, said, “We are continuing to invest in our position as the leading single-source provider of equipment rental solutions for construction, industrial, and government applications. The needs of our customers often encompass trench safety, temporary power, and climate control services, as well as general construction equipment. We have the ability to address these needs at any jobsite in North America.”

United Rentals is one of the largest equipment rental companies in the world, with an integrated network of 529 rental locations in 48 states and every Canadian province. For more information, visit www.unitedrentals.com.

Publication date: 04/23/2012