United Acquires Gulfstar Rental Solutions

United Rentals has acquired the assets of GulfStar Rental Solutions, a generator and HVAC equipment rental company with three locations in Texas and Louisiana.

May 3, 2011

United Rentals has acquired the assets of GulfStar Rental Solutions, a generator and HVAC equipment rental company with three locations in Texas and Louisiana.

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