August 1, 2023
Cooper Equipment expands in western Canada
Canadian-owned and operated construction equipment rental company Cooper Equipment Rentals recently announced the acquisition of Warner Rentals Ltd. and Scotty’s Rentals and Landscaping Ltd. in Western Canada. “Our entire team is excited about these two acquisitions. They reaffirm our on-going commitment to building a truly Canadian, coast-to-coast equipment rental company,” said Justin Wharton, Cooper’s western Canada Director of Operations. Coopers currently operates 68 locations in six provinces.
“Adding Warner Rentals and Scotty’s to the Cooper network helps us deliver the Cooper Difference — unsurpassed customer care, the best solutions and deep expertise — at a whole new level in western Canada,” adds Cooper CEO Doug Dougherty.
Warner Rentals was founded in 1975 by owner Ralph Warner and currently has five locations: Kamloops, Princeton, Revelstoke, Salmon Arm and Scotch Creek, B.C. Over the past 48 years, Warner Rentals has become a staple of the communities it serves, with a reputation for quality, integrity, and community involvement.
The acquisition of Warner Rentals sees Cooper expand the company’s footprint in the central British Columbia interior and intensifies their service coverage in a rapidly growing and important western Canadian market.
Headquartered in Rock View County, Alta., Scotty’s specializes in providing climate control equipment — including heaters, generators, and tarping services — as well as fencing for residential construction. Since their founding in 2007, the company has built a reputation for providing excellent service and support.
The addition of Scotty’s bolsters Cooper’s climate control division, while also adding a new product line in fencing.
“We are excited to join the Cooper family. The company being Canadian was a key factor in this decision, and Cooper’s size allows us to continue to service our customers with a variety of equipment solutions,” said Peter Jensen, owner of Scotty’s.
“These acquisitions not only exemplify our unwavering commitment to expanding our presence in western Canada, but also reinforce our dedication to providing top-tier rental solutions to all major markets across Canada,” said Brian Spilak, Chief Operating Officer of Cooper.
Cooper provides equipment, service and support through products including general tools, earth moving, heavy equipment, aerial, climate control, trench safety and pump and power.