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    Star Equipment Ltd.

    In 1968, Max Bowman, his spouse, and an old friend came together and founded Star Equipment in Des Moines, Iowa. Over time, the company’s investment in its employees, dedication to its customers, and expert knowledge in the equipment it sells have earned the company a high reputation in the area. Now led by a new generation of family ownership in Bruce, Brad, and Brett Bowman, and spread out across Iowa and parts of Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota, Illinois, & Missouri, the company aspires to build on the success of the past by striving to be the area’s first choice when it comes to heavy equipment. The number one product of the company is Productivity. Whether it be achieved by employing the latest technology, ensuring the greatest possible uptime of your equipment, or having the knowledge to answer any and all questions that may arise, Star Equipment is in the business of keeping your fleet well run and operational.

    Fri February 04, 2011

    Distributors Elect Dennis Kruepke as 2011 Chairman of AED

    North American construction equipment distributors have elected Dennis Kruepke to the position of 2011 chairman of Associated Equipment Distributors (AED). Kruepke is president and CEO of McCann Industries, Addison, Ill., the Case dealer serving the Chicago metro area....

    Sat December 25, 2010

    Star Equipment Hosts Open House, Chili Feed in Des Moines

    Star Equipment held an open house and chili feed Dec. 8 at its Des Moines, Iowa, location. The event gave old and new customers a chance to check out some new equipment, enjoy some good food and make some new contacts....

    Wed December 23, 2009

    Star Equipment Thanks Customers With Chili Feed

    Star Equipment hosted an Open House & Chili Feed Dec. 2 at the company’s Des Moines, Iowa, branch. Several hundred people attended the chili feed this year in Des Moines. Star Equipment puts on the event to say “thank you” to its customers for their business and support during the past year....

    Daniel C. Brown - Wed August 19, 2009

    Machine Control Systems Hit Grand Slam at Trade Show

    “Build It and They Will Come,” goes the saying from “Field of Dreams,” the movie about baseball players and spectators coming to a new ballpark in the midst of Iowa cornfields. And come they did, to the Midwest Construction Expo and Field Days, held in July at a farm near Melbourne, Iowa, northeast of Des Moines....

    Mary Reed - Mon December 15, 2008

    Airport Runways Back on Track in Iowa

    The tight tolerance requirements specified by the Federal Aviation Administration caused difficulties for an almost completed project at the Cedar Rapids, Iowa, airport. However, DeLong Construction Inc., headquartered in Washington, Iowa, accomplished the task with the aid of GPS equipped equipment....

    Mon October 06, 2008

    Star Equipment Ltd. Adds New Manager, Salesman in Iowa

    Star Equipment Ltd. recently has hired a new salesman and manager for the branch located at 2625 W. Airline Highway in Waterloo, Iowa. Jordon Severin joins Star as an outside sales representative serving the Black Hawk county in Iowa....

    Fri September 28, 2007

    Used Equipment Manager of 5 Star Equipment, Andrew F. Sienko, Dies

    Andrew F. Sienko Sr., 57, of Hallstead, Pa., died unexpectedly Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Mary Kathleen Sine Sienko and three children Sarah, Andrew and Emily. He was an avid outdoorsman, golfer and family man....

    Wed December 04, 2002

    AED Foundation Investors Get Recognized at Annual Meeting

    AED members are stepping up and showing their support of AED Foundation programs. The AED Foundation 2003 annual giving campaign started in September and is already making progress with the generosity of many industry leaders....


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