4-Horn Trench & Shoring Expands into Florida with Lakeland, Fla., Branch
4-Horn Trench & Shoring, a leading provider of trench safety equipment, road plates, and engineered shoring solutions for underground construction, has opened a new branch in Lakeland, Fla. The new 9,450-square-foot facility sits just off Polk Parkway and Highway 98 South and features a fully fenced laydown yard, a well-equipped warehouse, and 3,750 square feet of office space designed to support continued growth.
Strategically positioned between Tampa and Orlando, the Lakeland branch offers convenient access to major markets throughout Central Florida and the I-4 corridor, placing 4-Horn Trench & Shoring within 20 minutes of I-4; 60 minutes of Tampa and Orlando; and within two to four hours of key Florida markets including Naples, Fort Myers, Gainesville, St. Augustine, and Miami. This central location enables 4-Horn Trench & Shoring to efficiently serve contractors, municipalities, utilities, and industrial clients across the region.
The Lakeland branch represents the 10th location nationwide for 4-Horn Trench & Shoring and its first in Florida, expanding the company’s footprint into the growing Southeast market. Other branches are strategically located in key service areas including Sulphur and Bossier City, La.; Houston, Beaumont, Austin, San Antonio, and Fort Worth, Texas; Inver Grove Heights, Minn.; and Omaha, Neb. Operations at the new branch will be led by branch manager, Jaxson Marchand, and vice president of sales, Jason Hefner.
“Florida has been a market we’ve been eager to enter, and opening our Lakeland branch is a big step forward for our team,” said Rhett Lasserre, CEO. “This location allows us to be closer to customers across the state and bring our experience, service mindset, and trench safety expertise to support Florida’s growing construction and industrial needs.”
The Lakeland branch will offer a full inventory of trench shields, manhole shields, hydraulic shoring, modular boxes, sheet pile, and road plates, backed by 4-Horn Trench & Shoring’s trusted engineering services and rapid delivery capabilities. Customers can expect the same high level of service, reliability, and safety commitment that has defined the 4-Horn brand nationwide.
“Being on the ground in Lakeland means we can show up faster, respond quicker, and build stronger relationships with our customers,” said Jason Hefner, vice president of sales. “We’re ready to bring our proven trench safety solutions and trusted service to contractors, municipalities, and industrial partners throughout Florida.”
This expansion aligns with 4-Horn Trench & Shoring’s long-term strategy to grow its national footprint and deliver exceptional service to customers across North America.
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