Thompson Tractor Holds Grand Opening of CAT Rental Store

Thu December 05, 2024 - Southeast Edition #25
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Thompson Tractor held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting celebration Nov. 7, 2024, at its newest CAT Rental Store at 1599 Airport Road West in Fort Payne, Ala.

The new store serves a growing northeast Alabama market and Thompson Tractor representatives said they are always eager and ready to celebrate the company's "valued customers and dedicated team members when adding a new location."

During the event, local customers and dignitaries enjoyed a catered BBQ lunch from a local favorite restaurant, Roadside Que, and were presented giveaways commemorating the day as well as being registered for some great prize drawings, including a pair of lawn mowers.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony featured remarks from Mayor Brian Baine and Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jessica Townsel, both of whom warmly welcomed Thomson Tractor to Fort Payne.

"We look forward to partnering with the city of Fort Payne for many years to come," said Jimmy Tew, vice president of Thompson Rents, and Lucy Thompson Marsh, who shared their excitement about the new location to the assembled crowd prior to the official ribbon-cutting.

The entire Thompson team worked hard to make this event a huge success. In a brief speech during the event, Jared Pennington, Thompson Rents region manager, expressed his appreciation for the Fort Payne team and his excitement for Thompson to be a part of the growing community in northeast Alabama.

"Although they're a small team, our Fort Payne employees showed their hard work and dedication at this event," said Pennington. "Their effort to keep our business moving forward while preparing the facility for the grand opening was outstanding. They ensured the facility was in top-notch shape and achieved their highest volume at the same time."

Noteworthy staffers who "hit the ground running" to make this branch an immediate success included Spencer Hartmann, Kyle Cooper, Trey Lumpkin, James Wilson, Jon Atchley, Michael Luketic and Jeff Watkins.

Key staff members echoed the same message: "We're excited to serve this community and see where Thompson Rents goes next." CEG

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Wielding the big scissors and cutting the ceremonial ribbon was Thompson Tractor President and CEO Lucy Thompson Marsh, who was flanked by key staff members and local dignitaries. (Photo courtesy of Thompson Tractor)

Thompson Tractor’s newest CAT Rental Store in Fort Payne, Ala., is well stocked with all models of Caterpillar machines, as well as allied equipment and tools. (Photo courtesy of Thompson Tractor)

(L-R): Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jessica Townsel welcomes Thompson Rents/Thompson Tractor to the community including Jeff Watkins, Fort Payne branch manager; Jimmy Tew, vice president, Thompson Rents; Jared Pennington, regional sales and operations manager; and Lucy Thompson Marsh, president and CEO. (Photo courtesy of Thompson Tractor)

Long-time Thompson Rents Toro representative Chris Morgan gave the event a big thumbs up. (Photo courtesy of Thompson Tractor)

The service bays were converted to a dining hall as guest enjoyed a great BBQ lunch and some Thompson hospitality (Photo courtesy of Thompson Tractor)

As the event began, attendees were lined up waiting to register for some nice prizes that were to be awarded later in the day. (Photo courtesy of Thompson Tractor)

A couple of the grand prize drawing items included top-of-the-line Bad Boy and Toro self-propelled mowers. (Photo courtesy of Thompson Tractor)

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