Ashtead Group Plc engages in the provision of equipment rental services. The firm rents a range of construction and industrial equipment across a variety of applications to a diverse customer base. Its equipment can be used to lift, power, generate, move, dig, compact, drill, support, scrub, pump, direct, heat and ventilate. The Company’s operating segments include North America - General Tool, North America - Specialty and the UK. North America General Tool is its general equipment rental business operating across North America with around 800 stores. North America Specialty is the Company's specialty equipment rental business operating across North America with around 592 stores. The Company’s UK business rents a range of equipment, principally to general industrial and construction-orientated customers.