News Summary
EquipmentShare has officially launched its new branch in St. Tammany Parish, marking its 13th location in Louisiana. This expansion is part of a plan to open five new locations, generating 120 jobs statewide. The opening ceremony featured important local and state representatives and showcased the company’s commitment to improving the local construction sector through innovative solutions and community support initiatives.
Lacombe, Louisiana – EquipmentShare Celebrates New Branch Opening
EquipmentShare officially opened its new branch in St. Tammany Parish, marking the company’s 13th location in Louisiana. This milestone event also launched a significant five-location expansion plan expected to generate approximately 120 new jobs across the state.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at EquipmentShare’s new Core Solutions facility in Lacombe, a site designed to support the local construction community. The ceremony attracted notable speakers, including representatives from the Louisiana National Guard, Louisiana Economic Development, and the St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation.
Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois commented on how EquipmentShare’s expansion reflects increasing confidence from significant businesses in the state’s economic landscape. Similarly, Russell Richardson, president and CEO of the St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation, pointed out that this expansion highlights the strength and resilience of the regional economy while showcasing the commitment of innovative companies to the area.
The new locations established by EquipmentShare will offer a wide range of services including Core Solutions that provide earthmoving, aerial, compaction, and material handling equipment; Advanced Solutions with engineered pump, power, and climate-control offerings; and Tooling Solutions for specialized tools and industrial supplies. All assets will be integrated through EquipmentShare’s T3 platform, which provides real-time visibility, utilization insights, and predictive maintenance capabilities.
EquipmentShare is well on its way to meeting its ambitious goal of expanding from over 348 locations to more than 700 nationally in the coming years. As part of its community support initiative, the company plans to contribute $2,500 annually to local nonprofits associated with each of its Louisiana locations.
During the ribbon-cutting ceremony, EquipmentShare announced donations to local charities, including Miracle League Northshore, which assists children with disabilities, and Hogs for the Cause, which supports families dealing with cancer.
David Davis, the general manager of EquipmentShare’s Lacombe branch, expressed the company’s eagerness to contribute to Louisiana’s construction initiatives and emphasized the company’s commitment to enhancing project safety and efficiency statewide.
The various services and solutions offered by EquipmentShare through its new branches are designed not only to aid builders involved in coastal resilience, infrastructure, and energy projects but also to support the overall development of the local economy.
As Louisiana witnesses this expansion, it signals an era of growth and opportunity for its construction sector, with EquipmentShare poised to play a pivotal role in meeting the demands of a rapidly evolving industry.
The opening of this new branch and the planned expansions are part of a broader trend, showcasing significant investment in local communities by major companies. This initiative reflects a proactive approach to addressing regional economic challenges while highlighting the commitment to improving operational efficiencies and safety standards in construction practices across Louisiana.
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