NAPLES, Fla., April 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Hertz
Equipment Rental Corporation (HERC) (hertzequip.com), a subsidiary
of The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ), has launched
"Equipment Assurance," its equipment extended service plan program,
in the U.S. in partnership with Warrantech, a subsidiary of AmTrust
Financial Services, Inc.
"At Hertz Equipment Sales, our equipment is purchased from some
of the most trusted names in the industry and all used equipment
that we sell is available in HERC 'Ready to Work' condition and
with a full service history. With Equipment Assurance, we have now
established an extended service plan program for additional
protection," said Robert G. Cowing,
Division Vice President Sales, North
America, Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation.
"In essence, our Equipment Assurance program provides extra
peace of mind when buying used equipment if the unexpected occurs
or parts need replacing."
Some of the major benefits of the Equipment Assurance program
are:
- Coverage begins on first day of ownership (extended service
plan must be purchased within two days of the equipment
purchase)
- Multiple levels of coverage and terms for trucks and
equipment
- Fast, quality service
- Nationwide network of authorized repair facilities
Equipment Assurance joins the company's HERC Ready Finance suite
of "one stop shopping" solutions for equipment purchasing, leasing
and financing.
To obtain a quote or to learn more about Equipment Assurance,
customers can contact their local sales representative. Equipment
Assurance is available to commercial customers only.
The used equipment for sale from HERC includes earthmoving,
aerial, material handling, air
compressors, compaction, power generation and
trucks. Equipment for sale can be viewed online at
www.hertzequip.com. The company also recently opened its first HERC
Equipment Sales location in Orlando,
Fla., a facility completely dedicated to the sale of used
equipment.
About Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation
Hertz
Equipment Rental Corporation (www.hertzequip.com) – a wholly owned
subsidiary of The Hertz Corporation since 1965 - operates one of
the world's largest equipment rental businesses, offering a diverse
line of equipment and tools for rent and sale. Products
include aerial manlifts, air compressors and tools, earthmoving
equipment and power generators, forklifts and material handling
equipment, pumps, and trucks and trailers. Hertz Equipment also
offers programs and equipment through its customer programs for
Aerial, Energy, Entertainment, Government, HERC360 Fleet
Management, Industrial Plants, National Accounts and Safety. With
approximately 350 locations in the United
States, Canada,
China, France, Spain, and Saudi
Arabia as well as through international licensees, Hertz
Equipment Rental offers daily, weekly, monthly and long-term
rentals, tools and supplies, as well as new and used equipment for
sale.
About Warrantech
Warrantech provides
innovative extended service plans (ESPs) and warranty programs for
retailers, dealers, distributors, and manufacturers in numerous
consumer and automotive markets. Our company is focused on customer
success through product innovation and unparalleled service
excellence. Each of our products is developed with the customer in
mind, to increase profitability, enhance market differentiation,
and build long-term relationships.
Warrantech is a subsidiary of AmTrust Financial Services, a
multinational property and casualty holding company that is rated
"A" (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company for their financial strength
and stability. An innovative, technology-driven company, AmTrust
brings its financial strength to Warrantech, enabling it to offer a
unique, bundled approach that includes both underwriting and
administration. This creates complete transparency and visibility
to information that enables customers to change and create plans
that are both highly customized and profitable.
CONTACTS:
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Lisa Farrar, Hertz
Equipment Rental
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lfarrar@hertz.com
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(239)
948-4314
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Zoe White, The
Hertz Corporation
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zoewhite@hertz.com
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