EDCO hosts visit from Australia's Kennards Hire

Words: Margaret FosterEquipment Development Co., Frederick, Md., recently welcomed representatives from Kennards Hire, its long time international customer in Australia.

Rob Machin, Misha Carnell and Mirsad Halep from the Kennards Hire's Concrete Care division visited EDCO headquarters, toured its manufacturing facility and saw how the products they purchase are produced.

The founders of EDCO and founders of Kennards first met decades ago through the American Rental Association (ARA) and formed a lasting partnership.

"We value our partnership with Kennards Hire. Their continued business is important to EDCO's founders and members of our family company. We were thrilled to welcome them into our business home," said Jason Stanczyk, EDCO's marketing director.
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