United Rentals, Inc.

United Rentals, Inc. is an equipment rental company operating in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Its business is organized into two segments: General Rentals and Specialty. The General Rentals segment rents general construction and industrial equipment such as backhoes, skid-steer loaders, forklifts, earthmoving equipment, material handling equipment, aerial work platforms (including boom and scissor lifts), and general tools like pressure washers, water pumps, and power tools. The Specialty segment rents trench safety equipment (e.g., trench shields, aluminum hydraulic shoring systems), power and HVAC equipment (portable diesel generators, electrical distribution gear, temperature control equipment), fluid solutions equipment, surface protection mats, and mobile storage and modular office space. The company also sells aerial lifts, reach forklifts, telehandlers, compressors, and generators, along with construction consumables, tools, small equipment, and safety supplies.

United Rentals, Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol URI. Its financials are reported in US Dollars (USD), as the company is headquartered in the United States. The NYSE is one of the world's largest stock exchanges, and trading in USD allows investors to easily compare United Rentals with other US-based companies in the industrial sector.

United Rentals operates in the Industrials sector, specifically within the Rental & Leasing Services industry. This means the company is primarily involved in renting and leasing equipment rather than manufacturing it. As a rental and leasing service provider, United Rentals serves a wide range of customers including construction companies, industrial firms, utilities, municipalities, homeowners, and government entities. The Industrials sector encompasses companies that provide industrial goods and services, and Rental & Leasing Services is a subsector focused on asset utilization and fleet management.

United Rentals operates across multiple continents, including the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. The company's headquarters is in the United States, and it serves a diverse customer base ranging from construction companies involved in infrastructure projects to municipalities and industrial companies. This broad geographic footprint allows United Rentals to serve customers in various markets and economic conditions, leveraging its extensive network of rental locations to provide equipment and services locally.

United Rentals generates revenue primarily through equipment rental, but also through sales of equipment, parts, and supplies. The General Rentals segment rents construction and industrial equipment such as backhoes, forklifts, aerial work platforms, and power tools. The Specialty segment rents trench safety equipment, power and HVAC equipment, fluid solutions equipment, surface protection mats, and mobile storage and modular office space. Additionally, the company sells aerial lifts, reach forklifts, telehandlers, compressors, generators, and construction consumables like tools and safety supplies. This diversified revenue model helps the company serve a wide range of customers across different industries and geographies.