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SMS Equipment Opens New Kelowna Branch to Serve Growing Construction Sector

October 24, 2024
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SMS Equipment is excited to announce our expansion into British Columbia’s Southern Interior with a new location in Kelowna. Featuring a retail storefront design and vast parts inventory, the branch supports the unique needs of our growing base of construction industry customers in the region.

“Establishing a branch in Kelowna allows us to better serve our Okanagan customers that were previously working with other SMS Equipment locations in B.C. and Alberta,” says Dale Heichert, General Manager, Central Interior B.C. at SMS Equipment.
“A local presence translates to faster service, easy access to parts and lower shipping costs.”

A building boom in the region heightened demand for machines used for commercial and residential construction, as well as the parts and consumables that keep them running. In response to the local need, we created a retail storefront at the branch and placed a focus on the parts segment of our Kelowna offering. Equipment servicenew and used equipmentrentals, and technology solutions are also available through the branch.


“Our storefront invites customers to stop by and pick up the parts they need, when they need them,” adds SMS Equipment’s Ryan Adams, Operations Manager, Kamloops and Area. “With sizeable inventory on site, including a broad selection of all-make parts, we can help reduce the downtime our customers need to maintain their equipment. We’ll even tailor our inventory to our customers’ fleets to ensure typical products – from GET to consumables – are always in stock.”


Along with the brick-and-mortar location, we’ve brought our construction expertise to the Okanagan. Customer service staff and Heavy Equipment Technicians at the new branch are well-versed in the unique needs of the sector, with experience selecting, modifying, maintaining and repairing equipment for the industry. Most equipment service and repairs are done at customers’ sites, adding convenience while saving freight charges.

While a thriving construction industry was the catalyst for our expansion into Kelowna, SMS Equipment’s cross-functional expertise is also an asset to the region’s mining and forestry sectors. The Kelowna branch offers equipment from leading brands including Komatsu, Takeuchi and BOMAG, plus advanced technologies that increase efficiency, bolster productivity and reduce carbon emissions.
 
“From engine oil to excavators, filters to field services, we’re here to support your heavy equipment needs,” says Adams.

Unveiling the new location

Customers, partners, employees and friends gathered at the SMS Equipment Kelowna branch on October 24, 2024 to celebrate its grand opening .

Visit us in Kelowna

SMS Equipment Kelowna is now open at #2 841 McCurdy Place, Kelowna, B.C. For more details, visit our branch page.