Franklin Equipment announced several store openings in West Columbia and Spartanburg, S.C., plus a new store coming soon to Augusta, Ga. In addition, two Tennessee markets will open their first satellite stores in Hendersonville (near Nashville) and the Chattanooga superstore. These current and upcoming locations will broaden the coverage for current and future customers.

"Franklin Equipment continues to sustain our growth plan because of our team of committed industry experts," said Chief Operating Officer Tony Repeta. "The strategic growth is in place to enhance our relationships with our growing customer base."

Franklin Equipment's rental fleet includes backhoes, skid steers, track loaders, compact excavators, scissor lifts, telehandlers, light equipment, wheel loaders and a wide range of attachments, along with handheld equipment and safety gear. The full lines of Wacker Neuson construction equipment, Skyjack aerial equipment are available for rent or for sale at all current and planned Franklin Equipment stores.

Franklin Equipment is known for "Customer First" excellence with attention to detail. Onsite service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by their certified technicians at all Franklin Equipment locations.

Franklin Equipment has been renting, selling equipment and parts along with servicing equipment since 2008. Franklin Equipment was founded in early 2008 by four partners — Gary Gabriel, Troy Gabriel, Tom Richardson and Tony Repeta. A wide variety of equipment is available including construction and light equipment from Wacker Neuson, landscaping equipment from Toro, aerial lifts from Skyjack, attachments from Paladin and air compressors and tools from Chicago Pneumatic.

For more information, visit www.franklinequipment.com.

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