Strong Beginnings
By providing first class equipment, outstanding support, and unrivaled service, Strongco is recognized as the partner of choice in the markets we serve.
1940s – Sullivan Strong Scott founded, a manufacturer of material handling systems
1988 – Strong Equipment Corporation formed
1990s – Acquisition of a number of well-established equipment distribution companies, including:
- 1991: Sheridan Equipment Limited
- 1996: Blackwood Hodge (Canada) Limited
1995 – IPO on the TSX in November; company’s name changed to Strongco Inc. shortly thereafter
2005 – Strongco Inc. becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of a newly formed income trust, Strongco Income Fund
2008 – Strongco named largest producer of retail financing for Volvo Finance
2008 – Acquisition of Champion Road Machinery
2008 – 2014 – Strongco named Volvo’s largest North American Dealer
2009 – Strongco awarded Manitowoc Crane “Elite” Dealer status
2010 – Strongco recognized as a CASE Tier 1 Dealer
2010 – Conversion to Strongco Corporation
2011 – Acquisition of Chadwick-BaRoss