United Rentals to acquire H&E Rentals
United Rentals and H&E Equipment Services (d/b/a H&E Rentals) announced their entry into a definitive agreement under which United Rentals will acquire H&E for $92 per share in cash, reflecting a total enterprise value of approximately $4.8 billion, including approximately $1.4 billion of net debt. Founded in 1961, H&E provides its customers with a comprehensive mix of high-quality general rental fleet including aerial work platforms, earthmoving equipment, material handling equipment and other general and specialty lines of equipment. With approximately 2,900 employees and $2.9 billion of rental fleet at original cost, the company serves a diverse mix of customers across both construction and industrial markets through its network of approximately 160 branches in over 30 U.S. states.
Stantec selected to help oversee DC Water capital improvement program
DC Water has selected Stantec to manage the agency’s water capital improvement program. Under the joint venture Water Smart Alliance, the team will oversee a five-year, $43 million program, which will center around updating aging infrastructure, improving system reliability, integrating advanced technology and increasing operational efficiency. DC Water provides services to millions of residents and uses a distribution system with over 1,300 miles of underground pipe. In some cases, this includes cast iron pipes dating back to the 1800s. WSA will help address this aging infrastructure and will support Lead Free DC, an initiative to ensure lead service lines are identified and replaced throughout the District of Columbia.
Oatey announces its 2025 social media Ambassador Program
Oatey Co. announced that its 2025 social media Ambassador Program will include nine newly added plumbing influencers and four returning ambassadors. In addition, the company designated two of its tenured ambassadors as prestigious All-Star Ambassadors. The 2025 class of new Oatey ambassadors includes Clayton Deeds, Leon Garrett, Mike Caruso, Alan Carlson, Mary-Anne Bowcott, Brian Joyce, Jose Lopez, Keith McGillivary and Zachary Edmond, collectively representing a diverse range of plumbing and building expertise from across North America. The new ambassadors join returning Oatey ambassadors Tucker Baney, Nick Hotujec, David Williams, Rob Lupton, Schuyler Mooney and Grant Blundell, as well as a number of influential alumni ambassadors. Oatey ambassadors are advocates who showcase Oatey and its family of brands through engaging, authentic social media content and activity. Acting as an extension of the Oatey team, ambassadors collaborate on various initiatives such as social media campaigns, giveaways, trade shows, podcasts and more to share the story behind Oatey products. Each year, ambassadors are invited to attend a two-day event at Oatey University, the company’s training center in Cleveland, Ohio.
ADWR director finds active management practices necessary
The director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources has determined that the Willcox Groundwater Basin meets the criteria for designation of an Active Management Area as set forth in A.R.S. Section 45-412(A). Those criteria include, first, that active management practices are necessary to preserve the existing supply of groundwater – the area’s only dependable water source – for future needs; and second, that land subsidence or fissuring is endangering property or potential groundwater storage capacity. As a result of careful analysis of data related to hydrologic conditions in the Willcox Basin, the statutory criteria are met. It is the second AMA to be created in the last two years. The Basin is generally located in the northern Sulfur Springs Valley, in Cochise county, and is the entire surface watershed area that contributes to Willcox Playa, plus the upper watersheds of Leslie Creek and Rucker Canyon that lie east of the Swisshelm Mountains in the Whitewater Draw watershed. The only dependable water source in the Basin is groundwater, which is used for agricultural, domestic and municipal water supply.
OSHA and the University of South Florida unveil enhanced safety training
OSHA Education Center and the University of South Florida, an OSHA-authorized online outreach training provider, have expanded their mission to ensure the safety of construction professionals with the launch of an enhanced 10-hour construction safety training course. This course is designed to meet the latest OSHA standards and offers cutting-edge content, video simulations and mobile-friendly features. The course is specifically designed to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of construction safety practices, focusing on how to identify and mitigate common job site hazards. The new virtual format makes it accessible and convenient, ensuring workers can prioritize safety from anywhere.
SAS acquires American Remediation and Environmental
Superior Environmental Solutions, a provider of comprehensive, vertically integrated environmental and industrial services and a portfolio company of Palladium Equity Partners, has acquired American Remediation and Environmental. The acquisition, SES’s largest to date, expands the company’s operations into Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana, broadening its geographic reach with 13 locations primarily in the Southeast and Midwest states. Founded in 2003, American Environmental, headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, operates in highly technical end markets including chemical, steel, refining and midstream as well as other industries. The company’s unique robotic tank cleaning is highly complementary to SES’s existing suite of automated equipment. American Environmental employs approximately 180 people.
Vac-Con expands network with new dealer in Georgia
Florida-based Vac-Con announced a strategic partnership with Carolina Environmental Systems as its newest authorized dealer in Georgia. As a new authorized dealer, CES will offer Vac-Con’s comprehensive range of hydroexcavation and vacuum trucks, which are known for their performance and reliability.
