03.05.2011

United acquires three more locations

US based United Rentals has acquired the assets of GulfStar Rental Solutions, a generator and HVAC equipment rental company with three locations in Texas and Louisiana.

GulfStar has branches in Beaumont and Deer Park, Texas and Kenner, Louisiana.

Paul McDonnell, United’s senior vice president, trench safety, power and HVAC said: “The acquisition of GulfStar furthers our strategy of accelerating growth in the attractive power and HVAC segment as well as growing our industrial customer base. Our specialty rental business provides a competitive differentiator while opening the door for our general and aerial rental business in this attractive sector.”