Bunker Proving Grounds: State-of-the-Art Equipment Testing and Cold War History in Michigan

When Eberhart Capital acquired Bunker Proving Grounds in 2020, it gained a connection to Cold War-era military history and the world’s most recognizable flying icon, the B-52 Stratofortress. These days, Bunker Proving Grounds is a 150-acre state-of-the-art research and development facility used for performance testing by automotive, heavy equipment, and other commercial industries. That means
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Eberhart Capital Continues to Expand in Southwest Florida

Equipment Source Opening New Branch Outside Fort Myers, Florida In its latest move to establish a strong presence in the equipment rental market in Southwest Florida, The Equipment Source is opening an additional branch to service customers in the greater Fort Myers area. The store, which is located in LaBelle just off Highway 80, opened
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Portfolio Spotlight: Bunker Proving Grounds

Located in Gwinn, Michigan, Bunker Proving Grounds is a state-of-the-art testing facility for automotive, industrial, agricultural, heavy equipment, construction, snow equipment, and forestry industries. While its northern location and harsh winters are perfect for snow testing products, the testing site is open year-round with modern and customizable testing surfaces. Bunker Proving Grounds has its own
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When the Chain Breaks: Equipment Rental Companies Feel the COVID Supply Pinch

For South Florida’s The Equipment Source, new vendors help fill the gap, but delays continue.  When the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic began sweeping across the globe in early 2020, it had an immediate impact on global supply chains. The logjam began with China, which is home to thousands of factories that produce countless types of products,
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Rental Equipment Market in Southwest Florida Shows Resilience

Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Southwest Florida rental equipment market thriving When the global pandemic hit, the negative economic impact was felt by almost every industry across the board. But out of the rubble of a decimated economy emerged one surprising development – a housing boom that blindsided almost everyone. And, as everyone in the rental
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