Durante Rentals, LLC

Durante Rentals, LLC operates as a premier construction equipment rental company, servicing a diverse client base across the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut tri-state area. The company was established in 2009 by cousins Anthony Durante and John Durante, along with Christopher Jones. The founders possess a rich heritage in the rental industry, as their family had operated a similar business, Durante Equipment, since the 1970s, which was sold to United Rentals in 2000. Both Anthony and John gained hands-on experience from a young age, working in their family's original company. After briefly working for United Rentals, they pursued different ventures before reuniting to launch Durante Rentals, starting modestly in a trailer in the Bronx. Christopher Jones, who became CFO, brought extensive financial acumen from his background in accounting and consulting for tech startups. The trio's complementary skills—the Durantes' industry expertise and Jones's financial management—fueled the company's rapid expansion.

The firm's business model centers on renting and selling a comprehensive line of construction equipment and tools from top manufacturers to contractors across various disciplines, including civil, general, masonry, demolition, and commercial and residential construction. Revenue is generated through daily, weekly, and monthly equipment rentals and direct sales. Beyond simple equipment provision, Durante Rentals differentiates itself by offering value-added services such as equipment application and planning, job specification analysis, and operator training and certification. The company serves a wide range of customers from small to mid-sized contractors to those involved in facilities maintenance, structural engineering, and government projects.

A key milestone in the company's history was its consistent growth, which led to its inclusion on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies for seven consecutive years. In May 2023, Durante Rentals expanded its market reach into the mid-Atlantic by acquiring Iron Source and its locations in Delaware. A significant development occurred in June 2024, when Herc Rentals acquired Durante Rentals, integrating it into a larger national network. Prior to the acquisition, the company had grown to ten locations, including its corporate headquarters in New Rochelle, NY, and employed over 100 people. The firm also established a partnership with the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 15C, with its hourly operational staff in New York City joining the union.

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