H&E Opens New Store in Freeport, TX

Effective August 3, 2015, H&E Equipment Services Inc. (H&E) announced the opening of its new store in Freeport, TX, joining 14 other full-service H&E operations in Texas and 71 stores nationwide.

The new store is located at 403 South Gulf Blvd., Freeport, TX 77541, phone 979-705-7222, and will provide full-service coverage to customers in the coastal area from Port Lavaca to Galveston. The recently remodeled facility is 13,000 square feet and sits on two acres with a full yard area, offices, parts warehouse and a four-bay repair shop. The facility is capable of repairing a variety of general industrial and construction equipment.

The branch specializes in aerial lifts, telescopic forklifts, earthmoving and general construction equipment from the following manufacturers: Atlas Copco, Gehl, Genie, JLG, Multiquip, Okada, Skyjack, Skytrak, Takeuchi, Wacker Neuson, Yanmar, and others.

“Although we have covered the Freeport area for years from Houston,” explained Jeff Wood, H&E Freeport and Pasadena Branch Manager, “we have worked hard to establish a full-service branch in Freeport to better serve customers in this thriving industrial area. Now, with more convenient access to all areas of our business, including rentals, sales, parts and service, we deliver greater value to customers in the Freeport area. Our factory-trained technicians and product support professionals will be in the area on a daily basis, providing a high level of equipment service that customers can depend on."

In addition to equipment rentals, the facility provides new and used equipment sales, in-shop and mobile service, a comprehensive parts inventory, training and other value-added services.

Established in 1961, H&E Equipment Services is ranked 7 in RER’s Top 100 and is a leading supplier of equipment for construction, industrial, mining, manufacturing and material handling industries. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, H&E has 72 locations throughout the Gulf Coast, Mid-Atlantic, Intermountain, Southwest, Northwest, and West Coast regions. More information on H&E Equipment Services can be found on their website at www.HE-equipment.com.