Industry Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in renting a range of consumer, commercial, and industrial equipment. Establishments in this industry typically operate from conveniently located facilities where they maintain inventories of goods and equipment that they rent for short periods of time. The type of equipment that establishments in this industry provide often includes, but is not limited to: audio visual equipment, contractors' and builders' tools and equipment, home repair tools, lawn and garden equipment, moving equipment and supplies, and party and banquet equipment and supplies.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 532310 - General Rental Centers are:
- Home and garden equipment rental centers
- General rental centers
- Rent-all centers
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Tool & Equipment Rental in the US (53231)
Revenue 2025
$5.7bn
Growth 2025
2.59%
Key Trends
Construction markets have fluctuated because of the pandemic
A growing residential market amid the pandemic drove construction companies to rent tools
A healthy flow of new projects will provide lessors with a stable stream of customers
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 532310 - General Rental Centers that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Renting trucks and trailers without drivers--are classified in Industry 532120, Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV (Recreational Vehicle) Rental and Leasing;
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NAICS Cross Reference
Renting party and banquet equipment--are classified in U.S. Industry 532289, All Other Consumer Goods Rental;
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NAICS Cross Reference
Renting heavy construction equipment without operators--are classified in U.S. Industry 532412, Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing; and
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NAICS Cross Reference
Renting specialized types of commercial and industrial equipment, such as garden tractors or public address systems--are classified in Industry 532490, Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing.
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NAICS Hierarchy 532310 - General Rental Centers
NAICS Code 532310 - General Rental Centers sits in the 2-digit General Rental Centers sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 53
Sector Title: Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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5311 Lessors of Real Estate
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53111 Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings
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53112 Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses
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53113 Lessors of Miniwarehouses and Self-Storage Units
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53119 Lessors of Other Real Estate Property
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5312 Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers
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53121 Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers
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5313 Activities Related to Real Estate
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53131 Real Estate Property Managers
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53132 Offices of Real Estate Appraisers
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53139 Other Activities Related to Real Estate
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5321 Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing
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53211 Passenger Car Rental and Leasing
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53212 Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV (Recreational Vehicle) Rental and Leasing
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5322 Consumer Goods Rental
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53221 Consumer Electronics and Appliances Rental
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53228 Other Consumer Goods Rental
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5323 General Rental Centers
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53231 General Rental Centers
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5324 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing
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53241 Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing
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53242 Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing
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53249 Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing
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5331 Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works
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53311 Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works
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