Paco Ventures

What Paco Ventures does

PACO Ventures, LLC (DBA PACO Equipment) is a privately held, Seattle-headquartered specialty equipment rental and sales company founded in 1955. It supplies foundation drilling, pile-driving, grouting, slurry, de-watering, air-tool, hydraulic-tool, and air-compressor equipment to construction contractors, with operations spanning the US West Coast (Seattle, Escondido, Anaheim, Sacramento) and Canada (Alberta). The product catalog is curated from a network of OEM partners including Soilmec, ChemGrout, Enerpac, Atlas Copco, Pileco, Darda, Multiquip, Tsurumi, Wilden, and Pioneer, paired with an in-house parts department, factory-trained service technicians, hands-on equipment training classes, and a professional slurry consultation service.

The core technology is a fleet of heavy specialty equipment (pile drivers, micro-pile/tie-back drills, grout pumps and colloidal mixers, hydraulic rock splitters, torque wrenches, pneumatic tools, diesel/electric generators from 25-220 kVA, submersible and trash pumps, and standard and high-pressure compressors up to 365 PSI) held for short- and long-term rental across multiple yards, with on-site delivery and replacement units supplied during customer repairs. The platform architecture is regional branch-and-yard rather than software-defined: each office operates as a sales, rental-fleet, parts, and service node.

Revenue is generated through three streams: usage-based equipment rental (short- and long-term), one-time sales of new and used equipment from OEM partners, and recurring parts and service revenue from factory-trained technicians. Pricing is quote-based with no publicly disclosed tiers; customer acquisition is sales-led via direct field account executives and a toll-free line (800-678-6379), supported by the website catalog and long-tenured industry reputation. Customer segments center on foundation drilling and general construction contractors, with adjacent demand from marine construction and Canadian projects served through the Alberta subsidiary opened in 2010.

Name

Paco Ventures

Legal name

PACO Ventures, LLC

Website

https://pacoequip.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PACO Ventures (DBA PACO Equipment) is a Seattle-based specialty construction equipment rental and sales firm founded in 1955, serving foundation drilling, marine, and general construction contractors across the US West Coast and Canada with pile drivers, drills, grout pumps, air and hydraulic tools, compressors, generators, and de-watering equipment, plus parts, service, training, and slurry consulting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental: Short-term and long-term rental of construction equipment including pile drivers, drills, pumps, compressors, and general equipment from multiple West Coast and Canada locations.
2. Equipment Sales: Sales of new and used equipment from top manufacturers including Soilmec, ChemGrout, Pileco, ICE and more. No piece of equipment is too large or too small.
3. Parts and Service: Parts department and service support with factory trained technicians providing maintenance, repair and quality testing on equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Paco Ventures, LLC (PACO) rents, sells, and services heavy construction equipment for the North American foundation, marine, and construction industries. Offerings span pile drivers, micro-pile and tie-back drills, foundation drilling rigs, slurry drilling systems, grout pumps and grout plants, pumping and dewatering equipment, air tools, hydraulic tools, air compressors, and generators from manufacturers such as Soilmec, ChemGrout, Pileco, Atlas Copco, Enerpac, Darda, and Multiquip. The company supplements equipment supply with parts, factory-trained maintenance and repair, on-site and classroom equipment training, and professional slurry consultation services.

Product overview

Paco Ventures (Paco Equipment) is a construction equipment rental and sales company serving the North American foundation, marine, and construction industry since 1955. The company operates as a multi-category equipment provider offering both rental and sales of heavy construction equipment across multiple product lines. The product portfolio centers on foundation drilling equipment (including Soilmec micropile drills, air track drills from Sullivan, limited access drills, and excavator mounts), grout pumping and mixing systems (ChemGrout colloidal mixers, progressive cavity pumps, double acting plunger pumps, and grout pumps), and a comprehensive range of pneumatic and hydraulic tools (hydraulic rock splitters from Darda, hydraulic torque wrenches and punches from Enerpac, air tools including rock drills, paving breakers, and tampers from CP, Ingersoll Rand, and others). Additional offerings include air compressors from Atlas Copco, generators from MQ Power WhisperWatt ranging 25-220 kVA, and dewatering/pumping equipment. The company provides full-service support including parts, service/repair, equipment training, and slurry consultation, with operations across the US West Coast (Seattle, Sacramento, Anaheim, Escondido, Texas) and Canada (Alberta).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pile Drivers Heavy-duty pile driving equipment available as new and used sales and rentals for foundation construction projects, sourced from manufacturers including Pileco.
• Micro-Pile / Tie-Back Drills Drilling equipment including the Soilmec SM-14 micropile drill and limited access drills (TD-308) for micro-pile installation and tie-back anchoring applications.
• Grout Pumps and Grout Plants ChemGrout CG-500, CG-600, CG-620, CG-630, and CG-680 series colloidal mixers, grout pumps, progressive cavity pumps, and double acting plunger pumps for grouting and pumping applications in tunnels, mining, post-tensioning, and dam foundations.
• Foundation Drilling Equipment Foundation drilling rigs, excavator mount drills (MME), limited access drills, and related equipment for foundation construction and earth retention systems.
• Slurry Drilling System Slurry-based drilling systems for soil stabilization and excavation, supported by PACO's professional slurry consultation services.
• Pumping and De-Watering Equipment Tsurumi KTZ submersible pumps, Wilden M4/M8 air diaphragm pumps, air sump pumps (CP-0020), and Pioneer Pump Prime Series diesel trash pumps for dewatering and fluid transfer.
• Air Tools Pneumatic construction tools from CP, Ingersoll Rand, APT, EZ Drill, Texas Pneumatic, Macdonald, Tamco, and Toku including rock drills, rivet busters, paving breakers, chipping hammers, clay diggers, concrete dowling drills, air tuggers, scalers, scabblers, and tampers.
• Hydraulic Tools Enerpac hydraulic torque wrenches (1,400-25,150 ft-lbs), Darda hydraulic rock splitters (No. 2, No. 9, No. 12, up to 385 tons splitting force), hydraulic wedgies, and SP-Series hydraulic punches for construction, demolition, and bolt-tightening applications.
• Air Compressors Atlas Copco portable and stationary air compressors in XAS, XAHS, XATS, XAVS, XRHS, XRVS series (e.g., XAS-185 JD7 standard pressure and 950-cd6 high-pressure at 150-365 PSI) for construction and industrial applications.
• Generators and General Equipment MQ Power WhisperWatt generators including 25-70 kVA (DCA-25SSI, DCA-45SSI, DCA-70SSI), 85-150 kVA (DCA-85SSJ, DCA-125SSI, DCA-150SSI, DCA-150SSJ), and 180-220 kVA (DCA-180SSI, DCA-180SSJ, DCA-220SSJ) models for jobsite power.
• Equipment Rental Services Short-term and long-term rental of construction equipment including pile drivers, drills, grout pumps, compressors, generators, and dewatering equipment, with on-site delivery from West Coast US and Canada offices.
• New and Used Equipment Sales Sales of new and used construction equipment from top manufacturers including Soilmec, ChemGrout, Pileco, ICE, Atlas Copco, Enerpac, Darda, Multiquip, Tsurumi, Wilden, and Pioneer.
• Parts Department Replacement parts and components supplied for all equipment sold and rented by PACO.
• Service and Repair Department Factory-trained technician maintenance, repair, and quality testing on equipment, plus replacement rentals during customer equipment repair to minimize downtime.
• Equipment Training Services Hands-on and group training classes for equipment operation, available at all PACO locations or delivered on-site.
• Professional Slurry Consultation Expert consultation services for foundation drilling slurry applications, providing specialized expertise in slurry systems used in drilling operations.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SoilmeccoreTechnology or IntegrationSoilmec is a key equipment manufacturer partner for PACO. PACO sells Soilmec micropile equipment including the SM-14 Micropile drill, offering both new and used equipment from this manufacturer.
• ChemGroutcoreTechnology or IntegrationChemGrout is a manufacturer partner providing grout pump equipment including CG-500, CG-600, CG-620, CG-630, CG-680 series colloidal mixers and grout pumps sold by PACO.
• EnerpaccoreTechnology or IntegrationEnerpac is a manufacturer of hydraulic tools including torque wrenches, rock splitters, wedgies and punches that PACO sells and rents.
• Atlas CopcocoreTechnology or IntegrationAtlas Copco is an equipment manufacturer partner providing air compressors including XAS, XAHS, XATS, XAVS, XRHS, XRVS, XRVS series machines sold and rented by PACO.
• Elco / DardacoreTechnology or IntegrationElco (Darda) is a manufacturer of rock splitters including Darda No. 2, No. 9, and No. 12 models that PACO sells, featuring specifications like 7,100 PSI operation and splitting forces up to 385 tons.
• PilecocoreTechnology or IntegrationPileco is a manufacturer partner for pile driving equipment sold by PACO in the North American market.
• MultiquipcoreTechnology or IntegrationMultiquip is a manufacturer providing MQ Power WhisperWatt generators including 25-70 kVA, 85-150 kVA, and 180-220 kVA models sold by PACO.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• United Rentals: Largest US equipment rental company offering aerial, earthmoving, material handling, and specialty equipment. Directly comparable as a construction-equipment rental provider serving overlapping contractor customers across the Western US, though at vastly larger scale and broader product portfolio.
• Sunbelt Rentals: Second-largest US equipment rental company with general and specialty equipment fleets. Comparable business model of multi-category equipment rental to construction and industrial customers; PACO competes for some of the same contractor demand.
• Herc Rentals: US and Canadian equipment rental company spun out of Hertz. Directly comparable in business model — fleet-based rental of construction and industrial equipment — and operates in both the US and Canada like PACO.
• RDO Equipment Co. Large authorized dealer for John Deere, Wirtgen, and other construction-equipment OEMs across the Western US. Direct peer because it combines equipment sales, rental, parts, and service for construction contractors — the same integrated model as PACO — across overlapping geographies.
• Holt Construction: Long-standing Caterpillar dealer offering new and used equipment sales, rental, parts, and service in the Western US. Comparable in business model (multi-category construction-equipment dealer with rental fleet) and Pacific-coast regional concentration.
• BrandSafway: Specialty rental and services provider for industrial and commercial construction, including scaffolding, forming, and shoring. Comparable as a specialty equipment rental company serving construction customers with technical support and project services.
• Aggreko: Global specialist in temporary power, temperature control, and pumping equipment rental. Comparable specialty-equipment rental model serving construction and industrial customers, including dewatering pumps that overlap with PACO's pumping offering.

Emerging players

• EquipmentShare: Tech-enabled equipment rental platform with a connected fleet, telematics, and digital procurement experience. Comparable in targeting the same construction-contractor customer base with rental and used-equipment offerings, but differentiated by its technology and national digital footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Caterpillar: Largest global manufacturer of construction, mining, and infrastructure equipment. Comparable as the dominant OEM whose equipment flows through PACO's dealer network; Caterpillar competes broadly in the same categories (earthmoving, foundation, material handling) that PACO rents.
• Atlas Copco: Global manufacturer of compressors, construction tools, and mining equipment. Comparable as both a PACO supplier (Atlas Copco compressors are a core PACO rental line) and a broad incumbent in the construction-equipment categories PACO serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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