About Us

Equipment Incorporated was founded in 1951 by Joe J. Schmelzer Jr. in Jackson, Mississippi. The primary focus was the sales and support of construction equipment. Since that time, the company has grown and added  three additional locations and equipment lines. Today the company is run by Joe Schmelzer III.

Currently, the company represents innovative industry-leading manufacturers for construction, material handling and plant maintenance equipment. Support services are available on all major equipment lines. Engineering consulting services are also available. 

Equipment Incorporated now has four locations in Jackson, Tupelo, Mobile and Hattiesburg. The company will continue to add equipment and support services to meet the ever changing needs of customers.

60 YEARS OF AWARD WINNING SERVICE

AWARDS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

• Top 100 Private Companies in Mississippi
• Top Dealer Performance Awards by 11 manufacturers
• Nissan Gold Dealer Service Excellence Award for the past 15 years
• 28 Years Nissan 9 Award (Top 9 dealers in North America)
• Nissan President’s Award Winner – Nissan’s Highest Achievement Award
• 3 time Winner of Nissan Pinnacle Award in Sales & Aftermarket Service
• Multi-year recipient of Nissan’s Sales Goal Buster Award
• Three time winner of Nissan National Service Manager of the Year
• 7 time winner of Nissan Regional Service Manager of the Year
• National Parts Management Award from 3 manufacturers
• Bobcat Top Ten Salesman Award in North America
• Bobcat Dealer Advisory Council & Dealer Service Advisory Council
• National Dealer Advisory Council for 6 manufacturers
• Steel King Rack Systems Top 10 Distributor
• JLG: Excellence in Market Share Award
• Skytrak: Outstanding Dealer Award
• 42 Year member of The Material Handling Equipment Dealer Association
• 45 Year member of AED: Associated Equipment Distributor