United Rentals CEO Talks About the Booming Business of Heavy Equipment Rentals

United Rentals CEO Michael Kneeland talks about the company’s growth during the recession, and the ongoing expansion of its specialty business.

Apr 1, 2014
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United Rentals CEO Michael Kneeland talks about the company’s growth during the recession, and the ongoing expansion of its specialty business. 

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