United Rentals Acquires Sandvick Equipment & Supply Co.

GREENWICH, Conn. – United Rentals, today announced that it has purchased the trench safety rentals and sales assets of Sandvick Equipment & Supply Co., headquartered in Phoenix, Ariz. Sandvick has a total of six locations across Arizona, California, Nevada and Texas.

Established in 1965, Sandvick is one of the largest suppliers of trench safety equipment and services in the southwestern United States. During the last 12 months, the company's trench safety revenue was approximately $21 million. The acquired company serves contractors, municipalities, industrial entities and others involved in underground construction.

"The acquisition of Sandvick has given us an opportunity to increase our trench safety locations with the assimilation of a well-respected company that shares our focus on customer service,” said Paul McDonnell, vice president, Trench Safety, Pump & Power Region for United Rentals. “This acquisition expands our footprint in the Southwest and enhances our capability to solve the unique underground construction challenges of our customers.”

Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.