We operate mainly in the US and UK, under the brand names Sunbelt Rentals and A-Plant.
| Sunbelt Rentals | A-Plant |
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| Description | The third largest equipment rental business in the US, Sunbelt continues to increase its market share rapidly. Sunbelt has 398 locations operating in major metropolitan centres across the US. | The third largest equipment rental company in the UK with 122 locations nationwide, operating in a mature, stable market. |
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| Employees | 6,072 | 2,077 |
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| Principal operating regions | US | UK |
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| Revenues to 30 Apr 2009 | $1,450m
(£866m) | £208m |
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Operating
profit to 30 Apr 2009 | $242m
(£144m) | £16m |
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Ashtead provides rental solutions in all manner of situations including:
Non residential construction markets - providing all types of construction equipment
Facilities management - again providing all types of equipment for maintenance and repair rather than new construction
Disaster relief - providing pumps and power generation equipment in all types of application ranging from assistance at times of flooding due to weather (e.g. Hurricane Katrina) to a burst water supply
Major event management - providing power generation, lighting and other equipment for events such as the Super Bowl and other sporting events, major music concerts and festivals
Traffic management - providing portable traffic systems to facilitate major engineering projects or clean-up after an accident
