Southwest Material Handling acquires ProCon JCB

Southwest Material Handling, Inc. announced that it has acquired ProCon JCB. 

The combined branches are now operating as Southwest JCB under the parent company Southwest Material Handling, Inc. 

Based in Mira Loma, Calif., Southwest Material Handling is a provider of material-handling equipment, construction equipment, warehouse solutions, power generation, rental equipment, and full-spectrum parts and service solutions. 

Kirt Litte, CEO and president of Southwest Material Handling said the acquisition of ProCon JCB significantly expands Southwest JCB's reach into multiple high-growth western markets. 

The deal brings on board branches in Commerce City, Colo.; Phoenix, Ariz.; Las Cruces, N.M.; El Paso, Texas; and Las Vegas, Nev.

The overall company now has nearly 300 employees operating out of eight facilities across six states.

"As a leader in both the material handling and construction equipment industries in the western region, ProCon JCB is an ideal fit for Southwest's growth strategy," said Little. "ProCon JCB is an award-winning dealer known for providing great customer service and we look forward to continuing that tradition."

Southwest JCB will be led by former ProCon CEO and owner Nic DiPaulo.

"I am pleased to now be a part of the Southwest family and am excited about what we can achieve together," said DiPaulo. "With the support and resources of Southwest, we look forward to significantly enhancing our opportunities to serve our customers."

The financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.