United Rentals, Inc. URI

URI Company Overview

United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) is one of the largest equipment rental companies in the world, serving construction, industrial, infrastructure, utility, municipal, and event markets. The company primarily provides rental access to general construction equipment, aerial work platforms, earthmoving machinery, power and HVAC systems, trench safety solutions, fluid management equipment, and specialty tools. URI operates within the broader equipment rental and industrial services industries, with revenue generated predominantly through equipment rentals, alongside sales of used equipment, contractor supplies, and service-related offerings.

The company’s core business is organized around broad equipment rental operations and specialized industrial solutions that support large-scale infrastructure and commercial projects. Its customer base includes construction contractors, manufacturing firms, energy companies, government agencies, utilities, and industrial operators. United Rentals has built a competitive position through its extensive branch network, fleet scale, technology-enabled fleet management systems, and ability to provide integrated specialty solutions across multiple end markets. Founded in 1997 through the consolidation of several regional equipment rental companies, URI expanded rapidly through acquisitions and organic growth, evolving into a dominant participant in the North American rental equipment sector.