Closner Equipment

What Closner Equipment does

Closner Equipment Co., Inc. is a privately held Texas-based heavy construction equipment dealer founded in 1946, operating from four branch locations in San Antonio (Schertz, HQ), Austin (Elgin), Dallas-Fort Worth (Rhome), and Houston (Waller). The company is an authorized dealer for more than 15 equipment manufacturers including Dynapac, GOMACO, Astec/Roadtec, Rosco, LeeBoy, Mauldin, Allen Engineering, Stewart-Amos, Putzmeister, and Superior Broom, spanning asphalt paving, compaction, concrete paving/milling, chip sealing, street sweeping, and concrete plant categories.

The business operates four intertwined revenue streams: new and pre-owned equipment sales (price points from approximately $54,000 for used machines to $600,000+ for larger new units); monthly equipment rentals priced $2,400-$26,000 per month; OEM parts supply; and factory-trained service and maintenance at each branch. Inventory of 250+ machines is held for immediate deployment, with delivery across Texas and nationwide shipping capability. Closner offers customer financing through industry-leading lender partners and supports Dynapac extended warranty programs.

The go-to-market is enterprise field sales through dedicated branch teams, augmented by an SEO-optimized website with equipment listings and quote-request forms, an email newsletter (Closner Bulletin), and an Instagram presence. Customer segments span asphalt paving contractors, concrete paving contractors, asphalt milling contractors, chip seal operators, road maintenance contractors, municipalities, and concrete plant operators — a fragmented contractor and public-sector base across Texas with no single dominant logo disclosed.

Name

Closner Equipment

Legal name

Closner Equipment Co., Inc.

Website

https://closner.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Closner Equipment Co., Inc. is a privately held Texas heavy-construction-equipment dealer (founded 1946) operating four branches that sell, rent, and service paving, compaction, milling, concrete, and sweeping equipment from 15+ manufacturer brands to Texas contractors and municipalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Construction Equipment Dealership

NAICS

Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532412), Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (53241)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Wholesale-Construction & Mining (No Petro) Machinery & Equip (5082)

akta.pro primary industry

Roadbuilding & Paving Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Earthmoving & Excavation Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAA)

Keywords

• Heavy construction equipment
• Road paving equipment
• Asphalt compaction rollers
• Construction equipment rentals
• Concrete paving machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Schertz

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sales of new and pre-owned heavy construction equipment including asphalt pavers, compaction rollers, chip spreaders, concrete pavers, street sweepers, and material transfer vehicles. Prices range from approximately $54,000 for used equipment to over $600,000 for larger machines.
2. Equipment Rentals: Monthly rental of heavy construction equipment including Dynapac compaction rollers, Roadtec mill & reclaimers, ROSCO chip spreaders, and others. Rental rates from $2,400/month to $26,000/month depending on equipment type and size.
3. Parts & Service: Parts supply and service/maintenance for all equipment lines. Factory-trained technicians provide maintenance support at all 4 Texas locations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Closner Equipment is a heavy construction equipment dealer that sells, rents, services, and supplies parts for road building, asphalt paving, concrete paving, and compaction machinery across Texas. The company represents 15+ manufacturers including Dynapac, GOMACO, Astec/Roadtec, Rosco, LeeBoy, Mauldin, and Allen Engineering, operating from four Texas branch locations. Core revenue streams include new and pre-owned equipment sales priced from $54,000 to over $600,000, monthly rentals from $2,400 to $26,000 per month, and OEM parts and service through factory-trained technicians.

Product overview

Closner Equipment Co. operates as a heavy construction equipment dealer offering a unified platform of equipment sales, rentals, parts, and service across four Texas locations. The product portfolio centers on road construction and paving equipment from 15+ authorized manufacturer brands, including asphalt pavers (Mauldin, LeeBoy, Carlson, Roadtec), compactors/rollers (Dynapac, BASIC), chip spreaders (ROSCO), brooms/sweepers (Superior, Stewart-Amos, Bucher Municipal), and concrete equipment (Allen Engineering, Gomaco, Astec/Rexcon, Putzmeister). Core offerings include new and pre-owned equipment sales with flexible financing, monthly rental programs with delivery, and comprehensive parts/service support with factory-trained technicians. The company serves industries including asphalt paving, concrete paving, chip seal, road maintenance, and concrete plants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New Heavy Construction Equipment Sales Sale of new heavy construction equipment including asphalt pavers, compaction rollers, chip spreaders, concrete pavers, street sweepers, and material transfer vehicles from manufacturers such as Dynapac, GOMACO, Astec/Roadtec, Rosco, LeeBoy, Mauldin, and Allen Engineering. Targeted at construction contractors and municipalities in Texas, with quote-based pricing and financing available.
• Pre-Owned Heavy Equipment Sales Sale of inspected pre-owned heavy construction equipment including Dynapac compactors, Roadtec mill and reclaimers, ROSCO chip spreaders, and other brands, with listed asking prices ranging from approximately $54,000 to over $600,000. Inventory spans compaction, paving, sweeping, and chip spreading categories for Texas contractors.
• Monthly Equipment Rentals Monthly rental of heavy construction equipment including Dynapac compaction rollers, Roadtec mill and reclaimers, and ROSCO chip spreaders. Rental rates run from $2,400/month up to $26,000/month depending on equipment type, with delivery across Texas. Targeted at contractors needing short-term capacity without long-term ownership commitment.
• Parts & Service OEM parts supply and maintenance service for all equipment lines carried, delivered by factory-trained technicians at all four Texas branch locations. Designed to minimize equipment downtime for construction contractors and municipalities across Texas.
• Equipment Financing Coordination Financing arrangement service that connects customers with industry-leading lender partners to provide flexible financing options for new and pre-owned equipment purchases across all price points.
• Equipment Delivery Service Delivery and nationwide shipping of purchased and rented heavy equipment from Closner's four Texas branches. Available for both sales transactions and rental engagements, with delivery fees quoted based on destination.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80 years in business since 1946
• +2 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Dynapac (Fayat Group)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Dynapac dealer in Texas. Dynapac is a leading manufacturer of compaction and paving equipment. Closner represents the full Dynapac lineup including CC and CP roller series, and offers Dynapac extended warranty programs. Partnership spanning 80+ years with Dynapac celebrating this relationship as Closner marks its 80th anniversary.
• GOMACOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized GOMACO dealer for concrete paving equipment. GOMACO is described as the worldwide leader in concrete paving equipment. Closner supports GOMACO customers across Texas.
• Astec / RoadteccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Astec and Roadtec equipment including material transfer vehicles, mill & reclaimers, and asphalt pavers. Closner represents the full Roadtec lineup for Texas contractors.
• RoscocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Rosco dealer for asphalt distributors, tack distributors, and chip spreaders. Rosco Maximizer is the #1 best seller according to Closner's inventory data.
• LeeBoy (Fayat Group)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized LeeBoy dealer for performance paving products including asphalt pavers. LeeBoy is part of the Fayat Group alongside Dynapac.
• MauldinmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Mauldin dealer for paving and maintenance equipment. Mauldin has been 'paving the way since 1956' according to the company.
• Allen EngineeringmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Allen Engineering dealer for concrete placing, paving, and finishing equipment. Products include Magic Screeds, PRO walk-behind trowels, HDX ride-on trowels, track dumpers, bridge deck finishers, tube pavers, and polyester concrete pavers. 64 models available.
• Stewart-AmosmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Stewart-Amos dealer for street sweeping equipment including Starfire mechanical broom sweepers and Galaxy regenerative air models. Stewart-Amos products are known for 'effectively simple' designs that are straightforward to operate and easy to maintain.
• PutzmeistermajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Putzmeister dealer for concrete pumping technology. Putzmeister is known for excellence in pumping technology.
• Superior BroommajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Superior Broom dealer for commercial construction and road broom equipment. Products known for superior quality and performance.
• Bucher MunicipalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Bucher Municipal dealer for smart urban solutions including street sweepers.
• Thunder Creek EquipmentminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Thunder Creek dealer for fuel and service trailers for jobsite support.
• BASICmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized BASIC dealer for compaction equipment including the BASIC 700 pneumatic roller.
• CarlsonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Carlson dealer for asphalt pavers including CP85 and CP130 models.
• MidlandminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Midland dealer for miscellaneous construction equipment.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sunbelt Rentals: Sunbelt Rentals is a top-three U.S. equipment rental company with a broad fleet spanning paving, compaction, earthmoving, and aerial equipment. Its expanding Texas presence and dedicated road-building rental fleet directly overlap with Closner's rental revenue stream.
• H&E Equipment Services: H&E is a publicly traded equipment dealer and renter operating across the Sun Belt with a multi-brand portfolio of earthmoving, aerial, and paving equipment. Comparable to Closner as a regional equipment distributor with new/used sales, rentals, parts, and service.
• United Rentals: United Rentals is the largest equipment rental company in the world, operating a national fleet that includes paving, compaction, and road-building machines. It competes with Closner's rental business and has been expanding its road-building specialty stores, putting pressure on regional dealers.

Direct peers

• Kirby-Smith Machinery: Kirby-Smith is an authorized Komatsu and CASE dealer with major Texas locations (Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Lubbock). It is a regional heavy equipment dealer operating in the same Texas metros as Closner with a comparable multi-line sales/rentals/service model.
• Mustang Cat: Mustang Cat is a Caterpillar dealer headquartered in Houston with multiple Texas locations, selling and renting heavy construction equipment to paving, road, and general contractors. Closely mirrors Closner's dealer-of-multiple-OEMs model in overlapping Texas territories.
• HOLT CAT: HOLT CAT is the largest Caterpillar dealer in Texas, operating branches in San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, and Houston — the exact same metros as Closner. It is the most directly comparable competitor: full-line heavy equipment dealer serving paving, road, and general construction contractors across the same Texas geography.
• ROMCO Equipment Co. ROMCO is a Komatsu and Volvo heavy equipment dealer with locations in Texas (Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Austin) operating a comparable sales/rentals/parts/service model serving road-building, paving, and general construction contractors. Closely comparable regional competitor.

Regional players

• Empire Cat: Empire Cat is a Caterpillar dealer operating in Arizona, New Mexico, and parts of West Texas, selling and renting heavy construction equipment including paving and compaction lines. Adjacent to Closner's Texas territory with a comparable dealer/rental/service model.
• RDO Equipment Co. RDO Equipment is a large John Deere and Vermeer construction equipment dealer with locations across the western and central U.S. It is a comparable multi-brand dealer/rental operator but does not primarily serve Texas, making it a regional rather than direct competitor.
• Stowers Machinery: Stowers is a Caterpillar dealer serving Tennessee, Kentucky, and surrounding states with full-line heavy equipment sales, rentals, parts, and service. A useful regional peer with the same dealer-of-Cat-and-allied-brands operating model as Closner, but in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights1 record

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/closnerequipment

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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