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Tidewater equipment company

Value and support are the hallmarks of Tidewater Equipment Company. Founded in 1947, Tidewater Equipment Company is the southeastern United States' premier heavy equipment company. With an exceptional parts and service department, an extensive used equipment inventory, and as exclusive distributors for Tigercat, Case IH and Case CE, Tidewater Equipment Company is able to serve all sizes and types of operations. Tidewater Equipment Company has offices and inventory in over 20 locations throughout the southeast.

Our Mission

We will always strive to project a professional attitude toward our customers, exceeding their expectations and earning their business. We will provide quality products supported by timely service and outstanding parts availability through highly trained employees. We are dedicated to building a lasting relationship with our customers and the community.

Recognizing that our employees are our most valuable asset, Tidewater Equipment Company is committed to providing a safe, productive work environment that encourages both individual growth and teamwork. We provide our employees the support, training, and tools necessary to perform their jobs to the best of their ability. Employees are rewarded for achieving high standards of honesty, productivity, and customer care. Tidewater Equipment Company will operate with open lines of communication to promote employee participation and encourage their involvement in the company's future.

Our History

Tidewater Equipment Company began in 1947 as a manufacturer of timber harvesting equipment such as the "wheel saw" and other devices and machines. Charles Whittle, the company's founder, established the company in response to a need to move timber from the woods to the mill. Under Whittle's leadership, the company quickly became an early leader in the mechanization of timber harvesting.

Times changed and additional companies were developing other equipment. Tidewater Equipment Company became a distributor of equipment made by Bombardier, and soon after, of equipment manufactured by Franklin Equipment Company. By the 1980s, Tidewater Equipment Company had moved completely from manufacturing to distribution and grown from a single office location in Brunswick, Georgia to its now over 20 offices in Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, and Alabama.

Three men were instrumental during the time of Tidewater Equipment Company's major growth and development: Tom Morgan (Thomas Gillis Morgan Jr.), Ken Trowbridge Jr., and Ben Reavis, who acquired the company from Whittle's widow after Charles passed away. Determined to adhere to Charles Whittle's founding philosophy of offering exceptional customer service as well as taking care of the employees, the three men took on leadership roles and built an even stronger company from the foundation that had been set.

Over 75 years later, the company continues to expand its product offerings while maintaining its family values. Tidewater Equipment Company is now one of the world's largest Tigercat dealers. In 2019, Tidewater Equipment Company has expanded to include Case IH and Case CE to serve the agriculture and construction industries. The company remains committed to its customers, its suppliers, and the industry.

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