Sunbelt Rentals

Overview

Revenue includes that of NationsRent acquired in mid-year and finalized in October, a strategic purchase that vaults the fast-growing Sunbelt into the No. 2 slot. Owned by U.K.-based Ashtead, which recognized potential synergy with last year's No. 6 listee, Sunbelt has used strong marketing and management capability to grow steadily, both through organic improvement as well as acquisition. The addition of solid NationsRent management along with a larger footprint should only strengthen Sunbelt, which features a wide range of equipment classes plus specialty branches for pumps, generators, scaffolding and more.