On July 19, Diamond Equipment hosted an open house servicing the Nashville area at its location in La Vergne, Tenn., that also doubled as a celebration of the company's 50th anniversary. Customers in attendance were treated to prize giveaways, free barbecue and drinks as well as special discounts on parts and equipment.

The origins of Diamond Equipment can be traced back to 1969 when Terry Clement opened a Case Construction dealership in Evansville, Ind. Terry's son, Dave, grew up in the family business and joined the sales team in 1985. Dave took over Diamond Equipment following Terry's retirement in 1999 and he continues to use the same business principles he learned to this day. Dave's two sons represent the third generation of family ownership.

Like most successful family businesses, Diamond Equipment has a loyal group of employees who have been with the company for many years as it eventually expanded to five locations. The brand of equipment carried by Diamond includes construction equipment from Case; Hyundai; Takeuchi; Terex trucks; Skyjack; Skytrak; Noram motorgraders; Epiroc and Allied hydraulic hammers as well as ground engaging tools and attachments. CEG

Welcoming their customers to the 50th anniversary celebration (L-R) are Bob Brucken, Travis Clement, Carl Chandler and Ranzy Davis of Diamond Equipment.  

(L-R): Martin and Mike Mofield of Mofield Brothers Construction in Carthage, Tenn., along with Bobby Cyrus and Dave Clement of Diamond Equipment.  

Talking Hyundai excavators (L-R) are Derrik Anderson, Jesse Armstrong and Spencer Cash of Pinnacle Constructors in Murfreesboro, Tenn.; Ranzy Davis, Travis Clement and Carl Chandler of Diamond Equipment.  

The company had a good selection of Case excavators on hand for its guests to look over. (L-R) are Craig Feldner of Diamond Equipment; Marlon Cunningham of Cunningham Construction & Development in Nashville and Jeff Donegan of the city of Brentwood, Tenn.  

The Nashville Service Department is comprised of Jordan Green, Nathan Hamilton, Sam Somsanith, Richard Anderson, Andy Brown, Joel Orange, Bill Donnelly and Derek Woodard.  

Charlie and Ben Cobb of Cobb Supply Company in LaVergne, Tenn.  

Helping with parts are Ben Stacey, Dave Hoeksema and Mike Perry.  

(L-R) are Osvaldo Valadez, Ethan and Mike Graves of Graves Construction in Murfreesboro, Tenn.; Travis Clement, Dave Clement and Bobby Cyrus of Diamond Equipment.  

The company had Case dozers, compactors and other products for its guests to look over.  

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