United Rentals has acquired Franklin Equipment, which has 20 locations in the midwest and southeast United States. Franklin sells and rents equipment from manufacturers such as Wacker Neuson, Toro, and Chicago Pneumatic.
Founded in 2008, the dealership grew to 20 locations in Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina.
“Today, we welcomed over 300 new members to Team United with our acquisition of Franklin Equipment,” said Matthew Flannery, president/CEO of United Rentals, in a prepared statement. “This transaction expands our presence in key markets for our general rentals business, with an experienced team that shares our pride in delivering superior customer service.”
Source: United Rentals