Case Study: Industrial Construction Company saves 32% with United Rentals managed tools

Industrial Construction Company saves 32% on tools with United Rentals

An industrial construction company faced the challenge of efficiently equipping a large, out-of-state project without depleting its own inventory. They needed to manage costs and minimize logistical issues like tool theft and remote oversight for their 11-month fabrication plant project. They partnered with United Rentals to utilize its tool rental and managed services.

United Rentals implemented a solution featuring a managed tool trailer, barcode tracking, and meticulous accounting. This approach saved the customer 32% in costs, amounting to $262,600, compared to purchasing tools themselves. United Rentals also helped recover most of the equipment initially reported lost, drastically reducing replacement costs. The results were so impressive that the contractor extended the partnership to manage the tool crib at its headquarters.