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1725 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa, AZ 85210 480-633-4000 · empirecat.com Year Est: 1950 Locations: 20 Principal(s): Jeff Whiteman Equipment: Construction machinery, work tools, power equipment from Caterpillar and other leading brands
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United Rentals
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215 E. Baseline Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85233 480-892-0033 · ur.com Year Est: 1997 Locations: 15 Principal(s): Mike Durand, Rae Metz, William Bradshaw Equipment: Construction and industrial equipment rental, which includes earth moving and aerial equipment
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A to Z Equipment Rentals & Sales
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4050 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85018 602-955-5100 · a-zequipment.com Year Est: 1960 Locations: 4 Principal(s): Fred Matricardi Equipment: Tractors, backhoes, skid loaders, generators, compressors, mixers, aerial lifts, party and event equipment, breakers, hammers
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Ross Equipment Rentals
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5552 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85034 602-275-2398 · sunstateequip.com Year Est: 1977 Locations: 12 Principal(s): Chris Watts, president and CEO
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ounded in 1977 by equipment rental pioneer Mike Watts, Sunstate Equipment Co. now has 63 branches throughout 10 states under the leadership of CEO and President Chris Watts. Through careful growth and a commitment to put people first, Sunstate has earned a reputation of dependability and superior customer service, developing steadfast relationships with employees, vendors and customers. Twenty percent of Sunstate’s employees have been with the company for 20 years or more, demonstrating a deep-seated culture that resonates Sunstate’s core values of people, integrity, safety, challenge, empowerment, teamwork and fun. STRENGTH OF STAFF: “We’ve said from the very beginning that when you treat people right, they will take care of the customer. Prioritizing people is our top core value. As we’ve grown, we’ve taken steps to ensure every new team member is empowered to carry the Sunstate culture with them throughout their day.” OUTLOOK FOR 2018: “This is an exciting time for Sunstate! We’ve just opened our first branch in Georgia — our 10th state and first in the Eastern time zone — and we are looking toward continued growth and expansion across the U.S.”
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Empire Southwest LLC
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407 S. 17th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85007 602-470-1000 · rossrents.com Year Est: 1994 Locations: 3 Principal(s): Ross Richards Equipment: Rentals, sales and service of Genie, Ingersoll, SkyTrak and Skyjack
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Titan Machinery
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1411 N. 27th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85009 602-269-3221 · phoenix.titanmachinery.com Year Est: 1980 Locations: 2 Principal(s): David Meyer, CEO Equipment: Dirt, aerial, asphalt, milling, screening, crushing
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Ahern
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1403 S. Black Canyon Hwy., Phoenix, AZ 85009 602-253-5438 · ahern.com Year Est: 1999 Locations: 81 Principal(s): Don F. Ahern Equipment: Trucks, trailers; equipment for high reach, lawn/garden and general needs
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Sunbelt Rentals
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2066 E. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 480-968-5591 · sunbeltrentals.com Year Est: 2000 Locations: 7 Principal(s): Brendan Horgan, CEO Equipment: Booms, scissors, forklifts, contractor equipment and tool rentals
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Hertz
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See website for locations, AZ 800-654-4173 · hertz.com Year Est: 1918 Locations: 85 Principal(s): Kathryn Marinello, president and CEO Equipment: Cars and moving rental equipment
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4010 S. 22nd St., Phoenix, AZ 85040 602-232-0600 · he-equipment.com Year Est: 1961 Locations: 2 Principal(s): John Engquist, CEO Equipment: Crane, forklift, fire truck and aerial work platform equipment; sales, rentals, parts and service
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