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Alta Equipment Group, better known as Alta Rents, was founded in Detroit, Michigan, in 1984.
The company operates a chain of large equipment rentals for construction and DIYers.
This privately owned company is now under the management of the son of the founder, who has expanded the company from a single location to more than 75 locations.
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In February 2020, Alta Rents went public on the NYSE under the ticker symbol ALTG.
In August 2020, the company acquired a premium equipment rental service with three locations in the greater Chicago area, Martin Implement Sales.
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In October 2023, the company announced its intention to acquire Burris Equipment Rentals.
In May 2023, Alta Rents announced a strong first quarter 2023 financial report.
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Alta Rents maintains a corporate office in Livonia, Michigan.
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Alta Equipment Group, better known as Alta Rents, was founded in Detroit, Michigan, in 1984.
The company operates a chain of large equipment rentals for construction and DIYers.
This privately owned company is now under the management of the son of the founder, who has expanded the company from a single location to more than 75 locations.
History
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In February 2020, Alta Rents went public on the NYSE under the ticker symbol ALTG.
In August 2020, the company acquired a premium equipment rental service with three locations in the greater Chicago area, Martin Implement Sales.
![](https://cdn-0.corporateofficehq.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/alta-rents.jpg)
In October 2023, the company announced its intention to acquire Burris Equipment Rentals.
In May 2023, Alta Rents announced a strong first quarter 2023 financial report.
![](https://cdn-0.corporateofficehq.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/alta-truck-2.jpg)
Alta Rents maintains a corporate office in Livonia, Michigan.
![](https://cdn-0.corporateofficehq.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/alta-rents-logo-2.png)