EquipmentShare, one of the United States’ fastest-growing construction-technology and equipment rental companies, opened a new branch in Richmond Hill, Ga. The company said it plans a $185 million investment in Georgia and expects to create up to 148 new jobs and bring its total footprint in the state to 14 locations. State and local officials joined EquipmentShare leadership for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new facility.
“Georgia is building at an incredible pace, from the Port of Savannah and the I-16/I-95 corridor to new manufacturing, energy and data center projects,” said Jabbok Schlacks, co-founder and CEO of EquipmentShare. “By expanding here, we are putting our T3 platform and a modern, well-maintained fleet within reach of more contractors, helping them work safer, reduce downtime and deliver on schedule across the Peach State.”
Richmond Hill is located about 12 miles south of Savannah and is considered part of Savannah metro area. The ceremony featured remarks from the Georgia Department of Economic Development and EquipmentShare leadership. During the ceremony, company leaders highlighted EquipmentShare's long-term commitment to Georgia's economic growth and workforce development.
“EquipmentShare supports business growth and job opportunities across the state during a critical time in Georgia’s industrial development,” said Misti Martin, deputy commissioner of Global Commerce, Georgia Department of Economic Development. “We are excited that EquipmentShare will continue to expand its locations, services, and philanthropic support in Georgia’s communities. Congratulations to Richmond Hill and EquipmentShare on today’s milestone.”
The five new planned Georgia locations will deliver a full suite of solutions across Core, Advanced, and Tooling. Every asset connects through the proprietary T3 platform for real-time visibility and utilization insights, backed by rapid on-site support to keep projects safe and on schedule. The company's offerings include:
Core Solutions: For day-to-day work, including modern earthmoving, aerial, compaction, and material-handling equipment.
Advanced Solutions: For complex projects, providing engineered pump, power, and climate-control packages, as well as storm response support.
Tooling Solutions: For specialized needs, supplying calibrated torque, welding tools, and industrial supplies for mechanical, electrical, and industrial crews.
EquipmentShare now has about 350 current locations nationwide with plans to top 700 in the next few years.
“Savannah is a hub for big, complex work, and our team is ready to support it,” said Brian Bacon, general manager of EquipmentShare’s Savannah branch. “Whether it is expansions, coastal resilience projects, industrial needs or disaster response, we bring T3 visibility, rapid on-site service and the right mix of Core, Advanced and Tooling Solutions to keep Georgia jobsites moving.”
As part of its “People First” culture, EquipmentShare is committed to giving back to the communities it serves. The company will allocate $2,500 in revenue annually from each of its Georgia locations to support local nonprofits. During the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the company announced that a portion of the Savannah funding will be donated to Exchange Club of Richmond Hill, a nonprofit dedicated to working together to empower individual impact and increase awareness around child abuse.
“I was honored and humbled to receive the news that EquipmentShare selected us as a partner,” said Exchange Club of Richmond president Chris Raiford. “Our organization focuses on local children’s needs, and this donation will directly impact local Student of the Month initiatives as well as an annual Exchange Club Scholarship to a local high school senior.”
To learn more about EquipmentShare or view current job openings, visit www.equipmentshare.com/careers.
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Michael Roth
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Michael Roth has covered the equipment rental industry full time for RER since 1989 and has served as the magazine’s editor in chief since 1994. He has nearly 30 years experience as a professional journalist. Roth has visited hundreds of rental centers and industry manufacturers, written hundreds of feature stories for RER and thousands of news stories for the magazine and its electronic newsletter RER Reports. Roth has interviewed leading executives for most of the industry’s largest rental companies and manufacturers as well as hundreds of smaller independent companies. He has visited with and reported on rental companies and manufacturers in Europe, Central America and Asia as well as Mexico, Canada and the United States. Roth was co-founder of RER Reports, the industry’s first weekly newsletter, which began as a fax newsletter in 1996, and later became an online newsletter. Roth has spoken at conventions sponsored by the American Rental Association, Associated Equipment Distributors, California Rental Association and other industry events and has spoken before industry groups in several countries. He lives and works in Los Angeles when he’s not traveling to cover industry events.