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United Rentals acquires Orange Hire

United Rentals acquires Orange Hire

This page was last updated in February 2026

Orange Hire has been acquired by United Rentals, the world’s largest equipment rental company, effective June 15, 2024.  This marks an exciting new chapter for orange Hire customers, one focused on continuity today and expanded capability over time.

What’s staying the same?

Customers can expect business as Read more

United Rentals boosts fleet and expands footprint with latest acquisition

June 14, 2024

United Rentals, the world’s largest rental company, continues to grow its fleet and footprint in Australia with the acquisition of aerial rental specialists Alfasi Hire.

Acquiring Alfasi Hire expands United Rentals’ general rental business providing customers with greater access to an extensive range of Elevated Work Platforms (EWP), telehandlers, and forklifts.

Neil Littlewood, Regional Vice President United Read more

Fortawall Fencing at Brisbane Airport

Challenges

Construction projects at airports provide numerous logistical and safety challenges due to flight arrivals, departures and continuous operations.   

With Downer Infrastructure doing airside resurfacing work at Brisbane Airport, it needed a strong, versatile and secure temporary fencing solution to separate operational areas from construction activity and ensure it met compliance standards.   

Solutions

United Rentals worked with Downer at Brisbane Read more

Case Study: QMC Group – Hyde Park Lighting Upgrade

The Challenge: Upgrading a heritage-listed, high-traffic public space in the heart of Sydney CBD is no small task.  QMC Group was engaged to remove and replace 248 halogen lights with new energy-efficient LED units in Hyde Park, a project spanning over 100 weeks. Beyond lighting, the project required significant electrical infrastructure upgrades, including switchboards, power cabling, and the replacement of Read more