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Business Roundup: United buys Cummins power equipment assets; Barko adds Crosby Equipment; H&E opens Durham branch; Prinoth adds CG Equipment; Mont. rental equipment embezzlement

Following the recent announcement its plans to purchase of Neff Corporation, United Rentals says it has bought power equipment assets from Cummins, with service and equipment available immediately.

The purchase gives the company Cummins’ mobile rental generator fleet made up of equipment with output ranging from 150 Kilowatts to 2 Megawatts. Cummins will continue to manufacture, service and support new power generation equipment for rental markets.

“We’re continuing to realize strong demand for power solutions across North America,” says Paul McDonnell, United Rentals senior vice president – sales and specialty operations. “This strategic expansion of our fleet ensures greater availability and a larger customer service organization. I want to personally welcome our new employees and customers to United Rentals. I also want to thank Cummins for working closely with our team to accomplish a seamless transition.”

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Barko Hydraulics has added Crosby Equipment Company as its new dealer for land clearing and logging equipment in Georgia.

“Crosby Equipment Company is a great addition to our dealer network,” says Alecia McKay-Jones, dealer development manager for Barko. “They have strong knowledge of the forest products industry and are well positioned to serve loggers in Georgia.”