Rockdale Gains 21,885-Square-Foot Facility, $18 Million Investment

(The following edited press release came from EquipmentShare.)

ROCKDALE, IL ? EquipmentShare, one of the fastest-growing integrated equipment rental and asset management companies in the United States, will join the Joliet Chamber of Commerce and other community members for a grand opening celebration at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14, at its new state-of-the-art Advanced SolutionsTM rental facility located at 132 Harris Drive in Rockdale.

A ribbon-cutting presentation will begin promptly at 11:45 a.m, followed by lunch and tours of the new facility. This announcement is associated with a more than $18 million investment into the community, which includes property costs, value of equipment and salaries (equivalent to one year) associated with the new jobs.

?This new branch allows us to better serve our customers in the greater Chicago area with the tools, technology and support they need to succeed,? said Jabbok Schlacks, CEO and co-founder of EquipmentShare. ?We?re proud to be a steady partner for contractors ? bringing Advanced Solutions and local service together to help build the future of construction by improving safety, security and productivity for all.?

This new 21,885-square-foot facility will serve as a hub for the region-supporting construction sites, major events, hospitals, municipalities and emergency response efforts with high-demand rental gear like power solutions, pumps, HVAC systems, chillers and more. The facility features 10 service bays, an equipment show room, parts department and a large training room. In total, EquipmentShare has four locations in Illinois.

"This is exciting news for our community and the many families who will benefit from these new tech-driven jobs," said Jen Howard, President of the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry. "We are proud to welcome such an innovative company that is helping build the future of construction ? right here in Rockdale."

The Rockdale branch should employ a team of 15 or more. It has already hired five employees and expects to recruit for various roles in the future, including service technicians, drivers and sales representatives.

Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Columbia, Missouri, EquipmentShare is a nationwide construction technology and equipment solutions provider dedicated to transforming the construction industry through innovative tools, platforms and data-driven insights. For more information, visit www.equipmentshare.com.