Rent Equip Merges with Bertling Equipment Rental

Tejas Investment Partners Acquires Rent Equip, LLC

December 3, 2020

Industrial Services

Tejas Investment Partners, a Texas-based private investment firm, has acquired Rent Equip, LLC, an Austin-headquartered construction equipment rental, sales and service company. The transaction closed September 30, 2020; Tejas said it will partner with Rent Equip's management to accelerate growth across Texas.

Sunbelt Rentals Acquires ABC Equipment Rental

May 12, 2024

Industrial Services

Sunbelt Rentals (Fort Mill, S.C.) has acquired ABC Equipment Rental, a multibranch independent equipment rental provider serving the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. markets. Catalyst Strategic Advisors served as exclusive transaction advisor to ABC Equipment Rental; the deal expands Sunbelt's local footprint and equipment fleet in the mid-Atlantic.

Renta Group Oy Acquires Utleiesenteret

March 1, 2022

Construction

Finnish rental operator Renta Group Oy has acquired Utleiesenteret, one of the largest machinery and equipment rental companies in Eastern Norway. The deal expands Renta's presence in Norway — adding over 80 employees and four depots — as the company pursues a broader Nordic platform and increased regional turnover.

American Trailer Rental Group Acquires Ervin Equipment Rental Fleet in Laredo

May 18, 2021

Trucking & Fleet

American Trailer Rental Group (ATRG), backed by private equity sponsor Milton Street Capital, has acquired the rental fleet and location of Ervin Equipment in Laredo, Texas. The acquisition expands ATRG's Advantage Trailer Rental presence in south Texas as part of an ongoing roll-up strategy.

United Rentals Acquires Franklin Equipment

April 14, 2021

Industrial Services

United Rentals, Inc. acquired Franklin Equipment, LLC, a 20-location regional provider of equipment rentals, sales and related services across the Midwest and Southeast United States. The transaction adds roughly 300 employees and expands United Rentals' presence in key general-construction markets across multiple states.

Empower Rental Group Acquires Florida Rental Equipment

October 29, 2023

Industrial Services

Empower Rental Group (ERG), a platform of local equipment rental providers, has acquired Florida Rental Equipment, a three-location equipment rental company headquartered in Orlando, Florida. The sellers — including co-owner Trey Martin — were advised by Fred Hageman of Rental Business Advisors.