Tag: Paul McDonnell

Safety

Trenching experts spell out OSHA Confined Spaces compliance, warn against ‘choosing your rules’

A truck is parked beside a manhole that a worker has just entered. It’s a cold day so the truck is running, but no one’s thinking about the hazardous fumes heading down the hole. Unfortunately, it’s one of countless daily evidences that OSHA’s confined spaces standards for the construction industry are widely misunderstood and frequently […]

December 24, 2019

Dealers

United Rentals taps Scott to lead specialty operations

United Rentals has promoted David Scott  to the position of senior vice president, specialty operations. In his new position, Scott will lead the company’s Trench Safety, Power and HVAC, Fluid Solutions, Tool Solutions and Reliable Onsite Services Regions businesses, with more than 340 locations in North America. In addition, he will oversee the firm’s Baker […]

July 2, 2019

Roadbuilding

United Rentals expanding specialty branch network

United Rentals, Inc. is expanding its specialty branch network with the opening of two locations in the northeastern United States and one in Texas. The company’s new branch in Manchester, N.H., is part of United Rentals Trench Safety. New locations in Elmwood Park, N.J., and Corpus Christi, Texas, focus on temporary power and HVAC equipment for the construction and industrial markets. United Rentals Power & HVAC is a growing presence within the company’s scope of equipment rental expertise, according to United Rentals.,United Rentals, Inc. is expanding its specialty branch network with the opening of two locations in the northeastern United States and one in Texas. The company’s new branch in Manchester, N.H., is part of United Rentals Trench Safety. New locations in Elmwood Park, N.J., and Corpus Christi, Texas, focus on temporary power and HVAC equipment for the construction and industrial markets. United Rentals Power & HVAC is a growing presence within the company’s scope of equipment rental expertise, according to United Rentals.,United Rentals, Inc. is expanding its specialty branch network with the opening of two locations in the northeastern United States and one in Texas. The company’s new branch in Manchester, N.H., is part of United Rentals Trench Safety. New locations in Elmwood Park, N.J., and Corpus Christi, Texas, focus on temporary power and HVAC equipment for the construction and industrial markets. United Rentals Power & HVAC is a growing presence within the company’s scope of equipment rental expertise, according to United Rentals.,United Rentals, Inc. is expanding its specialty branch network with the opening of two locations in the northeastern United States and one in Texas. The company’s new branch in Manchester, N.H., is part of United Rentals Trench Safety. New locations in Elmwood Park, N.J., and Corpus Christi, Texas, focus on temporary power and HVAC equipment for the construction and industrial markets. United Rentals Power & HVAC is a growing presence within the company’s scope of equipment rental expertise, according to United Rentals.,United Rentals, Inc. is expanding its specialty branch network with the opening of two locations in the northeastern United States and one in Texas. The company’s new branch in Manchester, N.H., is part of United Rentals Trench Safety. New locations in Elmwood Park, N.J., and Corpus Christi, Texas, focus on temporary power and HVAC equipment for the construction and industrial markets. United Rentals Power & HVAC is a growing presence within the company’s scope of equipment rental expertise, according to United Rentals.,United Rentals, Inc. is expanding its specialty branch network with the opening of two locations in the northeastern United States and one in Texas. The company’s new branch in Manchester, N.H., is part of United Rentals Trench Safety. New locations in Elmwood Park, N.J., and Corpus Christi, Texas, focus on temporary power and HVAC equipment for the construction and industrial markets. United Rentals Power & HVAC is a growing presence within the company’s scope of equipment rental expertise, according to United Rentals.

April 4, 2012

Business

United Rentals acquires Coble Trench Safety assets

United Rentals Inc. on Feb. 15 acquired the assets of specialty rental company Coble Trench Safety, which has 11 locations in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast region. "We are delighted to expand our trench safety rentals business through the acquisition of Coble Trench Safety," said Paul McDonnell, senior vice president - Operation, Trench, Power & HVAC, in a written statement. "We're attracted to Coble's mix of government and industrial customers with very little branch overlap in strong markets. We were looking forward to working with Tom Coble, and were deeply saddened by his sudden and tragic passing. He was instrumental in developing innovative new technologies and customer safety training programs in support of the underground construction Industry. Tom was a pioneer in the industry and we intend to build on his legacy."

February 15, 2012