As Builders Farm Out the Fleet, AMECO Tightens Its Iron Grip.

The article focuses on rental company AMECO in Greenville, South Carolina. It cites the services provided by the company to a powerplant under construction near Franklin, Texas. AMECO President Gary Bernardez talks about the impact of the recession on their business. An overview of the challenges faced by the company in procuring a global fleet of pickup trucks and other equipment categories is offered. It notes that AMECO Vice President (VP) Dean Smith attended an auction new Orlando, Florida, in February 2009 to purchase several machines at low prices.