United Rentals

Description

United Rentals is continually expanding in Australia and New Zealand, bringing more equipment, services and local expertise to support the defence, construction and hire industries.

With a strong commitment to safety, service, and innovation, we work side by side with our customers to deliver smarter solutions and better outcomes.

Specialist support is provided across key industry needs, such as, General Rental Equipment, Shoring, Propping and Fluid Solutions, and Containerised and Worksite Solutions.

Our growing network consists of over 50  branches, including more than 690 staff, with over 20  dedicated engineers and designers to develop customised solutions.

CAPABILITIES

Our comprehensive approach to project management and systems engineering is founded on:

• 100% compliant with the Commonwealth’s technical requirements.
• An in-house engineering team experienced in specialist solutions and support.
• Rigorous design, testing, and certification processes to ensure the safety of design and operational functionality.
• Subject matter experts who are integrated into our processes to reduce technical risks and hazards.
• A collaborative approach to optimise project schedule and minimise costs.

Competitive Advantage

• 28+ years of industry-leading solutions 
• Unrivalled Australasian network 
• Largest containerised hire fleet 
• Operating across 20+ market verticals 
• Capacity for large-scale and bespoke work 
• Technically engineered solutions            
• Availability of products nationally including isolated locations
• Patented Wolf Lock system for easy entry/exit that reduces staff injuries, and enhances safety
• Wide range of temporary solutions
• Key service and stakeholder relationship management 
• Proactive in designing innovative solutions
• Diverse custom-tailored products for various government, mining, and defence projects

CURRENT DEFENCE PROJECTS

• Design manufacture & supply 300 Personal Restraint Modules (PRM)
• Supply of Site Hub – standalone self-sufficient deployable modularised support unit
• Master Supply Agreement for supply of ISO containers, and specifically designed Tricon units
• Contracted suppliers to New Zealand Defence Force 7 Years +

Defence Equipment Hire Program
Standing offer for the hire of Containerised Refrigeration Equipment known as the Defence Equipment Hire Program (DEHP) to supplement the ADF’s current in-service equipment.

PREVIOUS DEFENCE PROJECTS

• Gun Tractor Personnel / Cargo Modules (current personnel module)
• Deployable pharmacies

• CBRNE Project: Manufacture & Supply 17 x 20ft Climate Controlled Cache Containers.

All design work is undertaken at our Centre of Excellence in Brisbane, Australia by our Special Projects Division which designs, and builds engineered containerised solutions daily.

Our in-house engineering and drafting team have designed, developed, and certified a wide range of container-based products, including accommodation, training, camps, defence modules, blast-resistant structures, and industry-specific equipment.

The design team is experienced in addressing compliance guidelines and producing certified products that are fit for purpose and achieve the required outcomes.

United Rentals are a supporter of Veteran’s Employment through the ‘Veterans’ Employment Commitment’ program and join a range of industries across Australia that are committed to recognising the skills and experience of veterans and improving their employment outcomes.