EQUIPMENTSHARE ACQUIRES FLORIDA TREKKER TRACTOR LOCATIONS

EquipmentShare, a nationwide equipment rental company, has acquired the equipment fleet and operations of six Trekker Tractor locations in Florida, and introduced its construction equipment sales and service operations as Case Power & Equipment of Florida — the official Case Construction Equipment representative operating out of Miami, West Palm Beach, Orlando, Jacksonville, Tampa and Fort Myers.

Case Power & Equipment of Florida will offer the full line of Case products and services and will operate independently of EquipmentShare's rental operations in the state. "The Florida construction market is one of the fastest-growing and most diverse in North America, and the new Case Power & Equipment of Florida locations operated by EquipmentShare bring a whole new approach and dedication to construction equipment in the region," said Terry Dolan, vice president — North America, Case Construction Equipment. "The company brings a fresh, technologydriven approach to equipment sales and service that will highlight the innovative solutions Case is bringing to market, while also supporting the uptime and productivity of existing Case customers in Florida." "It's an honor to be able to join forces with these team members and build upon the outstanding reputation they've created in Florida," EquipmentShare CEO and Cofounder Jabbok Schlacks said. "The well-established brand and history that Case brings to the table paired with our innovative approach to solving contractor problems make Case Power & Equipment of Florida the source for construction equipment. "This expansion will support the growing demand that we are experiencing in the region. A readily available fleet combined with a knowledgeable hardworking team already on the ground will accelerate our ability to bring a new tech-powered rental experience to more customers in the area. And we look forward to supporting the existing network of Trekker Tractor customers in the region with their equipment and service needs," Schlacks said. "We also share a commitment to supporting and giving back to the communities we work in — we look forward to working with businesses all throughout the state of Florida to deliver equipment solutions and service that will take the local construction market to the next level."

The acquisition and name change are effective immediately, and Case Power & Equipment of Florida now represents the new, used, parts and service businesses for Case at these six locations — also effective immediately.

Trekker Group's founding partners are part of the legacy of Puerto Rico Wire Group, which was established in 1955 by

Jose Cestero Jimenez and Sara Yordan Fonalleras. In 2010, Puerto Rico Wire Group's leadership founded Trekker Tractor in Florida. Trekker Tractor, which also serves the southeastern region of the United States, has been operated by three family generations. The assets and operations from the six locations newly acquired by EquipmentShare have served construction, utility and industrial customers in Florida — most recently as the flagship sales and service locations of Case, as well as other brands. "For the past 10 years, I've had the privilege of working with outstanding individuals at Trekker Tractor," Jose Cestero Ramirez, CEO of Puerto Rico Wire Group, said. "We have developed close relationships with our partners, brands and each other for the past 60 years. I have full confidence that those relationships will continue to flourish with this acquisition. Our employees have a long history of providing our customers with the absolute best experience possible, and now, our employees can help make history with a growing business forging a new path in the equipment industry. For more information, visit CaseCE.com and equipmentshare.com. 

SRM Offers Customers Broad Range of Products, Services

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That acquisition was just one of many that SRM Concrete made over the years as its coffers grew and it identified opportunities to move into new markets. What was once a simple ready-mix plant is now a company capable of handling the multiple needs of countless numbers of building contractors.

The SRM Materials Division, for instance, provides a vast range of products made or mined at facilities from Michigan to Florida, and as far west as Texas. The division is only a few years old but already counts 16 quarries that include plants to create crushed limestone, river rock and natural sand products.

SRM expanded its roster of quarries, Ryan noted, in what he described as “an organic fashion” to complement its other existing services in a particular marketplace.

“We, of course, are ready-mix driven, so as we acquire ready-mix companies, if we see a need to have a quarry in that area, we will look to obtain one close by,” he said.

A sister division, SRM Block, also makes quality concrete block (CMU), architectural block (ACMU) and retaining wall products (SRW).

Through SRM Products, the parent company has expanded into building and maintaining facilities to support its different construction services, such as warehouses that stock and deliver a variety of concrete related products, including rebar, wire mesh, form lumber, masonry materials, waterproofing materials, decorative and color materials and finishing tools.

In addition, SRM Concrete Pumping Services is strategically located in the Midwest, Mid-South, and Deep South, while in Nashville, Houston, Detroit and Panama City, Fla., another of its divisions offers harbor delivery services to customers that need their raw materials moved quickly and efficiently.

One of SRM’s raw materials divisions, Hollingshead Cement, supplies bulk cement for numerous applications, including ready-mix concrete, block, concrete products, precast concrete and soil stabilization. The company serves bulk cement throughout the Southeast and Midwest United States.

Ready-Mix Arm Drives SRM’s Success

“We now have over 300 concrete plants, and we have another set of deals coming up in the first quarter of 2022,” Ryan Hollingshead said.

From the company’s limestone mines, many in Tennessee and Alabama where the rock is abundant, 10 different aggregate sizes are produced, he said, although other products can be created with screen changes.

“Keep in mind that we also have sand mines, granite mines and gravel pits. In addition, we are on the water in Jackson, Ala., about an hour north of Mobile, where we are loading rock and hauling it south to Panama City, Fla.”

With its concrete production, SRM concentrates its attention on residential projects, he said, adding that it is working at many large home developments along the East Coast.

The company also has been involved in many commercial jobs throughout its territories. Close to home, for example, some of SRM’s largest contracts have included the building of the downtown Nashville Convention Center, and the nearby Bridgestone Tower.

Employee Safety Is Paramount

Making sure SRM Concrete follows safe practices within its various divisions is something that has proven to be a demanding task, considering the far-flung nature of the company, its vast number of employees and the type of work that is performed.

“My main goal is keeping everyone safe,” Ryan said. “At SRM, we consider safety an investment in our employees, and we want to make sure that our people can clock in and out every day. I know everyone on every site by name, and on the ready-mix side that is difficult because of the sheer number of people we have, but as a family-owned company we all have an open-door policy, so any Hollingshead can be reached, if needed.”

SRM Relies Heavily On Power Equipment

Through both growth and acquisition, the company has amassed a heavy equipment fleet of more than 400 pieces. When it is time to replace or add new units, SRM Concrete has chosen to purchase all its machinery from Power Equipment’s Nashville branch, a testament to the expertise of the dealership that a construction services company of SRM’s size would rely so heavily upon it.

“It really is because of the Power Equipment branch we use, and the whole team that includes Jeff Walker, as well as the phenomenal machine service Robbie Allen provides,”