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10/11/2007

Sunbelt Rentals Announces Grand Opening of New Downingtown, PA, Branch on October 19

Sunbelt Rentals will celebrate the grand opening of its newest full-service rental branch, at 401 Boot Road in Downingtown, PA.

6/29/2007

Sunbelt Rentals Shows Strong Financial Performance

Sunbelt Rentals reported strong financial results for the twelve month period ending April 30, 2007, with pro forma revenues increasing by 8% to $1.5 billion.

2/19/2007

Sunbelt Rentals Announces Sweepstakes Winner

Larry Green of Victoria, Texas won the NationsRent Orange County Chopper as the grand prize winner of O.C.C. Chopper Sweepstakes.

12/15/2006

Sunbelt Rentals Posts Strong Earnings for the First Half of the Fiscal Year

Sunbelt Rentals reported strong results in the six month period ending October 31, 2006 with revenues increasing by 46.8% to $597.0 million.

9/8/2006

Sunbelt Rentals Reports Strong Growth for the First Quarter 2006

Supporting the Ashtead Group’s strong performance in the first quarter 2006, Sunbelt Rentals announced that it again delivered solid financial results, with increased revenue and operating profit.

9/1/2006

Sunbelt Rentals Completes Acquisition of NationsRent

Sunbelt Rentals, Inc., one of the leading US equipment rental companies serving the commercial construction and industrial markets, today announced the completion of the acquisition of NationsRent Companies, Inc.

7/19/2006

Sunbelt Rentals to Acquire NationsRent

Sunbelt Rentals Inc., a subsidiary of Ashtead Group plc, and NationsRent Companies Inc. announced an agreement today under which NationsRent will be merged into Sunbelt to form the third-largest equipment rental company serving the U.S. market.

6/29/2006

Sunbelt Rentals Announces Fiscal Year 2006 Revenue of $818.7 Million

Sunbelt Rentals’ parent company Ashtead Group plc announced record results for the year ended April 30, 2006, with Sunbelt’s revenue increasing by 23.8% to $818.7 million

6/9/2006

Sunbelt Rentals Promotes Two New Division Managers in Southern California

Sunbelt Rentals announces the promotion of Mark White to the position of Manager for Sunbelt’s Southern California Division, and Lawrence Pruett to the position of Manager for their Los Angeles Division.

5/25/2006

Sunbelt Opens in Ocean Springs - First Branch in Mississippi

Sunbelt Rentals announces the opening of its newest fullservice rental branch in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

3/14/2006

Sunbelt Rentals Announces Sweepstakes Winner

George Rubel of Toledo, Ohio won $10,000 as the grand prize winner in The Sunbelt Rentals “Rent. Fix. Build.” Project Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”), which ended February 27, 2006. George was randomly chosen out of over 380,000 sweepstakes entries.

3/9/2006

Sunbelt Rentals Announces Strong Third Quarter Financials

Sunbelt Rentals reported strong third quarter results for the three months ended January 31, 2007 with revenues increasing by 73% to $361.5 million.

2/3/2006

Sunbelt Rentals Appoints New Divisional Managers in Northern California, Midwest and Southeastern Markets

Sunbelt Rentals recently appointed three new Divisional Managers in the company’s Northern California, Midwest and Southeastern markets, each bringing many years of experience with the company to their new positions.

1/19/2006

Sunbelt Opens New Full-Service Branch in Upper Marlboro, MD, Incorporates Scaffolding

Sunbelt Rentals announces the opening of its newest full-service rental branch in Upper Marlboro, MD, a central location that also now includes Sunbelt’s Baltimore/Washington Scaffolding branch.

1/11/2006

SUNBELT RENTALS APPOINTS NEW VICE PRESIDENTS IN THE MIDWEST AND MID-ATLANTIC REGIONS

Sunbelt Rentals recently appointed two new Vice Presidents over the company’s Midwestern and Mid-Atlantic regions.