The nearly 22,000-square-foot facility will serve as an Advanced Solutions distribution hub for the region, providing next-generation equipment to support jobsites and more.
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 Solutions™ rental facility located at 132 Harris Drive, Rockdale, IL 60436. 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.”
The Rockdale location offers next-generation equipment solutions and a best-in-class rental experience thanks to its proprietary technology, T3™. 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."
“EquipmentShare truly embodies a People First mentality unlike any other I’ve encountered. The commitment to our core values of integrity, humility, drive and intelligence start at the top and extend to our customers. I am so proud of how far my team has come and excited for all that lies ahead,” said Corie Kornerup, general manager of the Rockdale branch.
Kornerup brings nine years of experience to the role. Building up and bettering the communities EquipmentShare serves is also part of the company’s mission and People First culture. At the grand opening, the team plans to present a $2,500 check to the Will County Habitat for Humanity (HFH) to support the organization’s Veterans Build Program, which provides assistance with home repairs, new construction and accessibility efforts.
“We’re grateful for EquipmentShare’s generous support and commitment to helping us build a stronger Will County community,” said Dayana Rodriguez, partner relations manager of Will County HFH.
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. The company offers unique People First focused benefits like tool reimbursement for service jobs, boot allowance, monthly family dinner night for employees and 16 hours of annual volunteer time off. To learn more about careers with EquipmentShare and apply, visit equipmentshare.com/careers.
About EquipmentShare
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. By empowering contractors, builders and equipment owners with its proprietary technology, T3™, EquipmentShare aims to drive productivity, efficiency and collaboration across the construction sector. With a comprehensive suite of solutions that includes a fleet management platform, telematics devices and a best-in-class equipment rental marketplace, EquipmentShare continues to lead the industry in building the future of construction. For more information, visit www.equipmentshare.com.
About T3
EquipmentShare outfits its fleet with durable tracking hardware that’s connected to its high-powered technology platform, T3™, to give contractors visibility into their jobsite and accelerate productivity. Rental customers can access important fleet, personnel and jobsite information to manage teams, meet safety compliance, reduce machine theft and analyze digestible and dynamic fleet data. The tracking hardware can also record data to help contractors monitor equipment utilization, GPS location, fuel usage, maintenance history and upcoming service for each asset. EquipmentShare’s fleet management technology solutions notify service managers and technicians when a machine is approaching or past due on maintenance to keep equipment in optimal condition, and prevent breakdowns which lead to downtime — a major pain point for the construction industry.
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"We are proud to welcome such an innovative company that is helping build the future of construction — right here in Rockdale."
Contacts
For additional information or media inquiries, please contact:
Amy N. Susán
Phone: (573) 890-0609
amy.susan@equipmentshare.com
