SARNIA, Canada — Rental Service Corp., which operates nearly 500 construction and industrial rental locations across North America, held a grand opening at its new store in Sarnia, Ontario, on Aug. 25.

Andrew Shaw, Sarnia store manager, estimated that about 200 people attended the celebration.

“We're looking forward to a successful future here in Sarnia,” Shaw said. “It has a very strong industrial market that we're in a prime position to serve. We have an array of top-of-the-line equipment, and the service capabilities our commercial and industrial customers need in order to fulfill their jobs and ongoing projects.”

The 1.5-acre site features a 7,500-square-foot building with a six-bay shop and showroom for display of equipment and supplies. It carries a full line of construction and industrial equipment for rent and purchase. The store also stocks tools, supplies and construction-related merchandise.

Based in Scottsdale, Ariz., Rental Service Corp. is No. 2 on the RER 100.