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United Rentals’ revenue rises 22% in 1Q 2019; more growth expected

United Rentals' announced increased revenues for Q1 of 2019 on their recent earnings call. Click here to read more details about their earnings report.

April 24, 2019

Dealers

Business Roundup: Crane maker Comansa drops Linden from name; Former Neff exec new VP, CFO at Herc; BlueLine Rental takes first steps toward launching IPO; Eaton launches eMobility business; Takeuchi names new director of dealer sales

Tower crane manufacturer Comansa drops Linden from its company name Tower crane manufacturer Linden Comansa says it is in the process of dropping “Linden” from its name and returning to its original name, Comansa, for which its widely known on the market. After many years using the Linden Comansa brand name, the change will be […]

July 2, 2018

Dealers

BlueLine Rental takes first steps toward launching IPO

The offering is expected to commence when market conditions allow, subject to, among other things, completion of the SEC review process. More details here.

June 28, 2018

Dealers

BlueLine Rental completes acquisition of Capital Rentals

BlueLine Rental, headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, has completed its purchase of Capital Rentals, a move that expands BlueLine’s reach in the market surrounding Washington, D.C. Details of the acquisition have not been disclosed. Capital, founded in 1969, has four locations in Virginia and one in Maryland. BlueLine reports the D.C. market is a top […]

July 24, 2017

Business

BlueLine Rental expands footprint with acquisition of Trico Equipment Inc.

BlueLine Rental has announced that it will acquire Trico Equipment Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Trico, a rental company serving New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Texas, specializes in aerial lift equipment. Trico’s senior leadership is expected to stay with BlueLine in management roles once the acquisition is completed. “Trico is a very complementary business for BlueLine […]

February 5, 2015

Business

BlueLine Rental acquires Alabama’s JustRuss Rental

BlueLine Rental, formerly Volvo rents,  is growing its presence in the state of Alabama. The small- to medium-sized construction rental equipment provider announced the acquisition of JustRuss Rental Inc. JustRuss is a full-service equipment rental company with three locations in Alabama. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. BlueLine CEO Phil Hobson said the deal […]

September 17, 2014

Business

RER’s Top 100 firms reach highest-ever total equipment rental volume

The RER 100 topped $15.4 billion, the highest-ever total rental volume, according to RER magazine, which annually ranks North American rental firms based on volume. Total volume increased by 10.4 percent over last year, when RER calculated volumes totaled $13.967 billion. Behemoth United Rentals once again topped the list with a total rental volume of […]

May 19, 2014

Business

In first meeting with press, new Volvo president Weissburg highlights innovation, discusses recent transactions

In his first comments to the press after taking the reins as president of Volvo Construction Equipment on January 1, Martin Weissburg noted his unhappiness with the company’s current financial status but highlighted forward thinking and discussed two of the company’s recent transactions. “While we’re not pleased with our recent financial results, we’re focusing on […]

March 5, 2014

Business

With acquisition finalized, Volvo Rents is now BlueLine Rental

After its acquisition by private equity firm Platinum Equity — finalized in January –Volvo Rents has been rebranded BlueLine Rental. With 130 rental stores in North America, BlueLine will continue to rent Volvo backhoes, skid steers, compact wheel loaders, compact excavators and compaction equipment, along with other machines and tools. Scott Hall, president of BlueLine, […]

February 10, 2014