Established in 1952, Columbus Equipment Company is one of the leading equipment dealerships in the country. It is a supplier of some of the best names in the business. The company has equipment made for construction, earth moving, paving, material handling (cranes) and compaction. Columbus Equipment also offers services to support these machines with on the shelf parts, rapid response field service and fleet management programs. Established by Bill Early, Columbus Equipment Company is a family-owned heavy equipment distributor. Columbus Equipment Rentals is the newest division of the distribution company. It is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, and operates numerous branches throughout the state.