Ingram Equipment Company

What Ingram Equipment Company does

Ingram Equipment Company (IEC) is a family-owned, authorized multi-brand dealer of environmental, waste-management, and vocational municipal equipment founded in 1979 and headquartered in Pelham, Alabama. The company sells new and used equipment across four categories — solid waste (Heil front/rear/side loaders, Pac-Mac knucklebooms, Galbreath and Stellar hoists), sewer (Vac-Con combination and jetter equipment, Insight Vision inspection cameras), sweeping (TYMCO regenerative air sweepers and Kärcher Municipal compact sweepers and implement carriers), and service/utility (Auto Crane truck-mounted cranes, Dakota Bodies service bodies, Terex aerial devices, Stepp pavement maintenance equipment) — sourced through authorized partnerships with roughly 14-15 manufacturers.

The company operates seven owned-and-operated locations across Alabama (Pelham HQ, Pelham parts, Dothan, Theodore, Priceville), Mississippi (Columbus), and the Florida panhandle (Tallahassee), with regional sales managers assigned to sub-territories and dispatchable mobile service, mobile parts vans, and a Rent-A-Tech technician-placement program. Revenue is generated through four streams: equipment sales (one-time, quote-based), parts (OEM and aftermarket), service and repairs (fleet maintenance, hydraulic, electrical, structural, DOT inspections), and short- and long-term rentals via the Big Truck Rental partnership. The customer base is split between municipalities (a primary segment) and commercial waste-management operators (Republic Services, Santek, Golden Triangle Waste Services, 121 Disposal Co.), with custom-build work for agencies such as the Alabama Department of Transportation. The go-to-market is sales-led with a complementary channel/dealer layer, supported by a website with training-video content library, social media, direct email, and Prokeep SMS. Recent strategic activity — VTE nationwide dealer-network partnership (May 2026), Kärcher Municipal partnership (February 2025), Mobile Parts Vans (November 2024), four new locations since 2021, and a leadership expansion in 2023 — indicates active reinvestment in both footprint and service depth.

Name

Ingram Equipment Company

Legal name

Ingram Equipment Company

Website

https://ingramequipment.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ingram Equipment Company is a family-owned, multi-brand authorized dealer founded in 1979, selling, servicing, and renting environmental, waste-management, and municipal equipment across Alabama, Mississippi, and the Florida panhandle through seven owned locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management Equipment

NAICS

Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42385), Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (4234), Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532490)

akta.pro primary industry

C&D Waste Collection & Hauling (BPALAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial Junk Removal & Hauling (HSAKALAB), Residential Junk Removal & Hauling (HSAKALAA), C&D Waste Collection, Hauling & Container Services (Roll-off/Dumpsters) (EUAIAHAA), Utility / Service Body Truck Leasing & Rental (Bucket, Field Service, Telecom/Power) (TLABABAJ)

Keywords

• Waste management equipment
• Municipal equipment dealer
• Sewer cleaning equipment
• Street sweepers
• Garbage trucks

Headquarters

HQ city

Pelham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of new and used environmental, waste management, and commercial equipment including garbage trucks, sewer cleaning equipment, sweepers, service trucks, trailers, and related machinery. Offers both new and pre-owned inventory.
2. Parts Sales: Full line of OEM and aftermarket replacement parts for equipment maintenance and repairs, with parts specialists managing inventory at multiple locations.
3. Service and Repairs: Comprehensive service including fleet maintenance programs, field service, emergency repair response, hydraulic systems, electrical diagnostics, structural inspections, welding, fabrication, and DOT inspections.
4. Equipment Rentals: Short-term and long-term equipment rentals through Big Truck Rental partnership. Official rental and service center providing newest equipment for unique challenges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ingram Equipment Company is a multi-brand equipment dealer that sells, rents, and services environmental, waste management, and municipal equipment. Its portfolio covers solid waste (garbage trucks, knuckleboom loaders, roll-off hoists), sewer cleaning, street sweepers, and service trucks, complemented by parts, mobile service, technician placement, and operator training.

Product overview

Ingram Equipment Company is a commercial environmental and waste management equipment dealer and service provider founded in 1979, serving municipalities and contractors across Alabama, Mississippi, and the Florida panhandle. The company operates a multi-brand, multi-category portfolio centered on the sale, rental, and maintenance of heavy-duty vocational trucks and specialized equipment. Its product lineup is organized into four core equipment categories: Solid Waste (Heil front loaders, rear loaders, and automated side loaders such as the DuraPack Python; Pac-Mac knuckleboom loaders and rear loaders; Galbreath roll-off hoists; Stellar hook hoists; and Bayne cart lifters), Sewer (Vac-Con combination trucks, hydro excavators, and jetter trailers; Insight Vision sewer cameras and crawler systems), Sweeping (Tymco regenerative air sweepers; Kärcher compact municipal sweepers and C70 implement carriers), and Service (Auto Crane truck-mounted cranes, Dakota Bodies service truck bodies, Terex utility equipment, Stepp pavement maintenance equipment). The company also offers a broad service layer including parts and mobile service, equipment rentals through Big Truck Rental, a Rent-A-Tech technician placement program, mobile parts vans, and a library of training videos. The portfolio functions as a unified solutions platform — the individual equipment brands are the core products, while the service, rental, and training offerings provide the operational support layer that differentiates the company as a full-lifecycle equipment partner.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Heil Front Loaders Automated front loading garbage trucks such as the Heil DPHP, designed for high-capacity commercial solid waste collection with hopper configurations.
• Heil Rear Loaders Rear loading garbage trucks such as the Heil PT1000 for residential and commercial waste collection routes.
• Heil Automated Side Loaders

Quantifiable outcome

• 2021 High Flyer Award from Auto Crane recognizing excellence in market development, revenue growth, and service after the sale.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• HeilcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremier dealer in the Southeast for Heil, offering automated front loaders, rear loaders, side loaders, and Curotto-Can systems. Heil has been in the garbage truck business since 1901, known for quality and lower overall cost of ownership.
• Terex UtilitiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Terex for utility equipment including aerial devices and digger derricks that help keep power flowing and communities connected.
• Vac-ConcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGreen Cove Springs, Florida manufacturer producing sewer cleaning equipment including combo machines, hydro excavators, and truck-mounted vacuums. One of the largest producers of sewer cleaning equipment in North America, having manufactured over 9,000 custom-built machines since 1986.
• TYMCOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeader in regenerative air sweepers, offering dustless and non-dustless options for streets, parking lots, and airport runways. TYMCO revolutionized street sweeping in the 1960s with invention of the Regenerative Air System.
• Pac-MaccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDivision of Hol-Mac Corporation manufacturing knuckleboom loaders, shuttle loaders, and leaf vacuums. Ingram was awarded Pac-Mac Dealer of the Year in 2025.
• GalbreathcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer since 1971 of roll-off hoists, hook hoists, and container carriers known for rugged products engineered to outlast the truck itself.
• Auto CranecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProudly USA-made truck-mounted electric and hydraulic cranes and crane control technologies. Founded 1958 and invented the mobile service crane industry. Ingram received Auto Crane's High Flyer Award in 2021.
• Dakota BodiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer since 1997 of service truck bodies with 155,500 sq ft facility in Watertown, SD. Produces lightweight, rust-free bodies in various configurations from customized to cutaways.
• Stellar IndustriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmployee-owned manufacturer of hydraulic truck equipment, hooklift hoists, cable hoists, container carriers, and specialty trailers. Leading innovator in hook hoist technology.
• Kärcher Municipal North AmericacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNewest partnership bringing compact and highly efficient municipal street sweepers and implement carriers. Interchangeable front attachments adapt to various cleaning tasks from sweeping to snow removal.
• Schaefer (SSI)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWaste cart manufacturer producing over 2 million waste and recycling carts annually. ISO-9001 certified manufacturing meeting ANSI design standards.
• Bayne ThinlinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOver 40 years specializing in design, manufacturing, and assembly of hydraulic cart lifters. Known for Thinline rack-and-pinion rotary actuator and Revolution HD refuse tipper.
• Stepp MFGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFamily-owned since 1942 offering full range of equipment for paving functions including dump style hot box pothole patchers, crack sealing kettles, and street maintenance equipment.
• Insight VisioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInnovative manufacturer of sewer cameras and inspection systems including crawler systems. Used by municipalities, plumbers, contractors, and departments of transportation.
• BuiltritecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTwo Harbors, Minnesota company since 1989 solving material handling solutions with knuckleboom loaders in wide variety of configurations for heavy-duty applications.
• Air BurnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNumber one manufacturer of Air Curtain Burner Systems in the world. Patented technology for disposal of vegetative and wood waste, land clearing, debris removal, and disaster recovery.
• PalfingercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer of roll-off and cable hoists for container handling applications with various capacity options.
• 3rd EyecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeader in onboard vehicle/truck cameras and collision avoidance radar systems protecting drivers, vehicles, and fleet owners. Includes fleet management tools and Connected-Collections SaaS.
• HoldercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompact all-season implement carriers engineered for versatility with year-round performance for mowing, plowing, sweeping, and various municipal applications.
• Big Truck RentalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnly nationally serviced and supported rental fleet in the industry. Ingram is official rental and service center providing access to newest equipment for short or long-term needs.
• Vocational Trucks and Equipment (VTE)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJoined VTE's nationwide dealer network while maintaining leadership, name, and day-to-day operations. Partnership provides access to broader inventory of parts and equipment along with expanded support network. Part of VTE strategy for locally-led dealerships with larger organization resources.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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