HISTORY

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

From our early roots in mud service and vacuum boxes to our modern-day expertise in containment, pumping, filtration solutions, you’ve got decades of experience on your side when you put United Rentals on the job.

United Rentals Europe Milestones
1940's
The startCompany founded by RJ Baker as a vacuum truck company.
Old truck with Baker billboard.
1947
The Baker TankDesign and introduction of the first 500 bbl steel tank.
steel tank
1982
New product addedAddition of poly tanks to Baker's inventory.
poly tank
1984
Industrial GrowthExpansion into the industrial field.
Industrial setup with several tanks
1985
U.S. ExpansionOpening of first branch outside California.
Map of the United States with California and Lousiana branches highlighted
1994
New Product AddedAddition of roll-off boxes to Baker's inventory.
roll-off box
1996
New Product Line AddedAddition of the Pump product line to Baker's offerings.
pump products
1998
New Product AddedAddition of the tanker trailer to Baker's inventory.
tanker trailer
2002
New Service AddedIntroduction of the first in-plant services program.
in-plant services option
2003
New Product Line AddedAddition of the Filtration product line to Baker's offerings.
filtration product
2005/2006
ExpansionExpansion to Canada, Mexico and Europe.
A map of highlighted branches in the Canada, Europe, Mexico, and the United States
2007
New Product Line AddedAddition of the Shoring product line to Baker's offerings.
Shoring product options
2008
ExpansionExpansion into the oil & gas and water transfer business.
a jobsite using Baker products
2018
New Strategic PartnerUnited Rentals Acquires BakerCorp
United Rentals Logo
2021
Introduction of Power SolutionsAddition of Diesel Generators and Power Support Equipment
G125RS
2021
BakeCorp Rebranded to United RentalsMore solutions under on powerful umbrella
Lamella Filter Setup