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In 1968, Max Bowman, his spouse, and an old friend came together and founded Star Equipment in Des Moines, Iowa. Over time, the company’s investment in its employees, dedication to its customers, and expert knowledge in the equipment it sells have earned the company a high reputation in the area. Now led by a new generation of family ownership in Bruce, Brad, and Brett Bowman, and spread out across Iowa and parts of Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota, Illinois, & Missouri, the company aspires to build on the success of the past by striving to be the area’s first choice when it comes to heavy equipment. The number one product of the company is Productivity. Whether it be achieved by employing the latest technology, ensuring the greatest possible uptime of your equipment, or having the knowledge to answer any and all questions that may arise, Star Equipment is in the business of keeping your fleet well run and operational.

Star Equipment Ltd. - Wed June 13, 2018
Jon Nedza Becomes New Assistant Branch Manager
Star Equipment Ltd. is proud to announce the promotion of Jon Nedza to Ames assistant branch manager. Jon has been with Star Equipment since 2014 and previously served as parts and rental support. “Jon has always been a valuable asset to the Star Equipment family,” stated Scott Thompson, Ames branch manager, Star Equipment....

Mon February 29, 2016
Star Equipment Hires Sales Manager of Des Moines, Ames
Star Equipment Ltd. announced that Paul Kindelspire, former Midwest region business manager of Takeuchi, has joined Star Equipment as sales manager of the Des Moines and Ames branches. In this role, Kindelspire will manage sales efforts along with eight field and inside personnel....

Fri November 20, 2015
Star Equipment Introduces Demaray as Member of Sales
Star Equipment introduced the newest member of its sales team, Mike Demaray. He will be handling sales for southwest Iowa. Demaray has a desire to help his customers and increase their knowledge. Prior to working at Star Equipment, Demaray was a road maintenance sales manager of Smith Fertilizer And Grain in Knoxville, Iowa....

Fri February 04, 2011
Distributors Elect Dennis Kruepke as 2011 Chairman of AED
North American construction equipment distributors have elected Dennis Kruepke to the position of 2011 chairman of Associated Equipment Distributors (AED). Kruepke is president and CEO of McCann Industries, Addison, Ill., the Case dealer serving the Chicago metro area....

Sat December 25, 2010
Star Equipment Hosts Open House, Chili Feed in Des Moines
Star Equipment held an open house and chili feed Dec. 8 at its Des Moines, Iowa, location. The event gave old and new customers a chance to check out some new equipment, enjoy some good food and make some new contacts....

Wed December 23, 2009
Star Equipment Thanks Customers With Chili Feed
Star Equipment hosted an Open House & Chili Feed Dec. 2 at the company’s Des Moines, Iowa, branch. Several hundred people attended the chili feed this year in Des Moines. Star Equipment puts on the event to say “thank you” to its customers for their business and support during the past year....

Daniel C. Brown - Wed August 19, 2009
Machine Control Systems Hit Grand Slam at Trade Show
“Build It and They Will Come,” goes the saying from “Field of Dreams,” the movie about baseball players and spectators coming to a new ballpark in the midst of Iowa cornfields. And come they did, to the Midwest Construction Expo and Field Days, held in July at a farm near Melbourne, Iowa, northeast of Des Moines....

Mary Reed - Mon December 15, 2008
Airport Runways Back on Track in Iowa
The tight tolerance requirements specified by the Federal Aviation Administration caused difficulties for an almost completed project at the Cedar Rapids, Iowa, airport. However, DeLong Construction Inc., headquartered in Washington, Iowa, accomplished the task with the aid of GPS equipped equipment....

Mon October 06, 2008
Star Equipment Ltd. Adds New Manager, Salesman in Iowa
Star Equipment Ltd. recently has hired a new salesman and manager for the branch located at 2625 W. Airline Highway in Waterloo, Iowa. Jordon Severin joins Star as an outside sales representative serving the Black Hawk county in Iowa....

Fri September 28, 2007
Used Equipment Manager of 5 Star Equipment, Andrew F. Sienko, Dies
Andrew F. Sienko Sr., 57, of Hallstead, Pa., died unexpectedly Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Mary Kathleen Sine Sienko and three children Sarah, Andrew and Emily. He was an avid outdoorsman, golfer and family man....
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