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TORONTO, February 7, 2023 – Cooper Equipment Rentals Limited (“Cooper”), the leading Canadian-owned and operated construction equipment rental company, is pleased to announce the completed transaction to purchase 100% of the shares of Toronto-based Hub Equipment (“Hub”). Established in 1946 in Moncton, New Brunswick, Hub Equipment moved its operations into Southern Ontario in the 1950s …
In 2022, Cooper Equipment Rentals proudly partnered with the Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC) to provide the first set of Cooper Equipment Rentals Bursaries for Women in Construction! The Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC) is a not-for-profit organization focused on the success of women in the Canadian construction industry. Cooper …
TORONTO, November 17, 2022 – Cooper Equipment Rentals Limited (“Cooper”), the leading Canadian-owned and operated construction equipment rental company, is pleased to announce its successful completion of the Certificate of Recognition (“COR”) in Ontario as administered by the Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (“IHSA”). COR is an occupational health and safety accreditation program that assesses …
TORONTO, July 29, 2022 – Cooper Equipment Rentals Limited (“Cooper”), the leading Canadian-owned and operated construction equipment rental company, is very pleased to announce the completed transaction to purchase 100% of the shares of Airdrie, Alberta-based One Stop Rentals/Sales Ltd. (“One Stop”). Consistent with the growth vision for Cooper Equipment Rentals, this acquisition is a …
As you may have heard, this year Cooper is celebrating 50 years in business. On June 15th we held an open house at all 55 branches across Canada. Our goal was to spend some quality time with our team, our families, our community partners and customers, breaking bread together and having some fun. Here are …
MISSISSAUGA, Canada, (January 11, 2022) – Cooper Equipment Rentals Limited, a full-service construction equipment rental company servicing contractors across Canada, is celebrating its 50th Golden Anniversary by raising money for two worthy organizations — Steps for Life and Movember. Funds will be raised through rentals of 10 pieces of gold equipment that have been added to …
Toronto, December 21, 2021 – Cooper Equipment Rentals Limited (“Cooper”), the leading independent equipment rental company in Canada, announced today that it has acquired Eze Rent-It Centre (“EZE”) in British Columbia and Stayner Rental (“Stayner”) in Ontario. Established in 1986, EZE has three locations in the Fraser Valley area: Chilliwack, Aldergrove and Abbotsford. Over the …
TORONTO, November 30, 2021 – Cooper Equipment Rentals Limited (“Cooper”), the leading Canadian-owned and operated equipment rental company, is excited to announce the opening of a new climate control branch in Calgary, Alberta. “We are excited to introduce propane delivery into the Calgary market and offer a wider range of expertise to our customers to …
Cameron Dougherty chats with Patrick Flannery on The Counter Talks podcast about his experience launching and building Cooper’s Trench Safety division. Cam and Pat discuss the advantages and challenges that come along with developing a specialty division within a growing company. Cam, having grown up being influenced by his father (Doug Dougherty, CEO at Cooper …
The Rental Journal podcast recently sat down with Rod Lentino, Cooper’s Rental Fleet Manager. This episode touches on Rod’s growth from a young engineer to incorporating today’s leading technology within Cooper’s fleet, which empowers the Cooper team to make faster and more informed decisions. Rod has made these accomplishments all while navigating the ups and downs life can throw at you as a busy working professional. Listen to the full episode here. About The Rental …
TORONTO, March 9, 2021 – Cooper Equipment Rentals Limited (“Cooper”), the leading independent equipment rental company in Canada, is excited to announce the opening of a new branch in Leduc, Alberta. Lee Briscoe, Regional Manager stated “We’re really excited about our expansion in Northern Alberta and the addition of a full service equipment rental branch …
TORONTO, March 8, 2021 – Cooper Equipment Rentals Limited (“Cooper”), the leading Canadian-owned and operated equipment rental company, is excited to announce the opening of a new branch in Richmond, British Columbia. “I am pleased and thankful, to be able to provide our expertise in Equipment Rentals and Customer Service in the great city of …
Cooper Equipment Rentals CEO Doug Dougherty takes a moment to chat with The Rental Journal Podcast on his 30 years of experience in the rental equipment industry. Doug touches on his career progression to running Canada’s leading independent full-service equipment rental company. Listen to the full episode here. About The Rental Journal The Rental Journal …
We’re excited to let you know about our investment in telematics technology for our ever-expanding rental fleet. What is telematics? Telematics uses GPS tracking and onboard diagnostics to monitor the location and utilization of construction equipment. The data from the GPS tracking and diagnostic tools are sent wirelessly via a satellite antenna to a user …
Toronto, September 17, 2020 – Cooper Equipment Rentals Limited (“Cooper”), the leading independent equipment rental company in Canada, announced today that it has acquired the Atlantic Canada assets (“Herc Atlantic”) of Herc Rentals Inc. (“Herc ”). Herc is a premier, full-service equipment rental firm operating throughout North America. The Herc Atlantic assets include two full-service …
Cooper’s North Bay branch has moved! Toronto – Cooper Equipment Rentals Limited (“Cooper”) is excited to announce that their North Bay branch has moved to its brand-new custom-built location. The new location provides better access for customers while enabling Cooper to continue to offer the industry’s leading turnkey rental solutions. The 10,000 square foot branch …
TORONTO, March 4, 2019 /CNW/ – Cooper Equipment Rentals Limited (“Cooper”), the leading independent equipment rental company in Canada, announced today that it has acquired Prime Rentals Ltd. (“Prime Rentals”). Prime Rentals has two locations in Lethbridge and nearby Taber, Alberta. Prime was established in 1979, and over the past several decades has developed a reputation for reliable, value-added service and has …
TORONTO, Jan. 21, 2019 /CNW/ – Cooper Equipment Rentals Limited (“Cooper”), the leading independent equipment rental company in Canada, announced today that it has acquired Star Rentals Ltd. (“Star Rentals”). Star Rentals is the largest independent equipment rental company in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. Established in 1984, Star Rentals services the Metro Vancouver area through its locations in White …
TORONTO, Jan. 16, 2018 /CNW/ – Cooper Equipment Rentals Limited (“Cooper”), a leading Canadian equipment rental company, announced today that it has acquired Modern Industrial Rentals (1978) Ltd. (“Modern Rentals”). Established in 1978, Modern Rentals is a construction and industrial equipment rental company that services Southern Alberta from its branches in Calgary and Medicine Hat. The company has built its business through …
TORONTO /CNW/ – Cooper Equipment Rentals Limited (“Cooper”), a leading Canadian equipment rental company, announced today that it has acquired Alberta Lift and Equipment Rentals Inc. (“Alberta Lift”). Established in 2012, Alberta Lift is an equipment rental company focused on aerial equipment that services Southern Alberta from its branches in Calgary and Lethbridge. The company …
TORONTO – Cooper Equipment Rentals Limited (“Cooper”), a leading Canadian equipment rental company, announced today that it closed an expanded CAD$150,000,000 asset-based senior secured credit facility (the “Facility”). Wells Fargo Capital Finance Corporation Canada serves as administrative agent and lead lender for the Facility, and CIBC Asset Based Lending serves as participating lender. The Facility …
Toronto – Cooper Equipment Rentals Limited (“Cooper”) is excited to announce the launch of The Cooper Crew! The Cooper Crew is a brand ambassador and customer service initiative to give back to Cooper’s customers. Cooper’s customers can book The Cooper Crew to visit their job sites in the GTA in a branded mini Cooper …
Cooper’s new Kitchener branch is now open! Toronto – Cooper Equipment Rentals Limited (“Cooper”) is excited to announce that a new branch has been opened in the Kitchener/Waterloo area. The Kitchener location will provide better access for customers while enabling Cooper to continue to offer turnkey rental solutions. The new store features a larger footprint …