THE MAKINGS OF THE MEGA DEALER: Today's producers aren't the only ones bigger in size, as the industry's equipment dealers are getting somewhat large, too.

The article focuses on Kimball Equipment Co., a third-generation family-owned business set to celebrate 80 years in 2026, having grown from humble beginnings in Salt Lake City to become one of the largest equipment dealers serving the aggregate industry across seven Western states. It mentions the evolution mirrors a broader trend where equipment dealers, responding to customer demands for enhanced service and broader geographical coverage.