History
Where we came from.
Our Founders
DuraServ traces its origins back to 2001 when Southern Acquisitions started with Southern Dock Products and Just-Rite Equipment and operated 4 locations in Dallas TX, Houston TX, Atlanta GA and Windsor NJ.
Since then, the company has grown steadily through organic growth and a series of strategic acquisitions. DuraServ was formed in 2016 as a result of our expanding service business to better serve our customers with large and often multiple facilities operating on a national scale.
Vince Sullivan, President Emeritus and Jamie Gibbs, Chairman
Timeline
2020
- John Brooker Appointed President
- Expanded to Nashville, TN (acquired: Doors Unlimited originally founded in 1973, visit site: https://www.doorsunlimited.
com/) - Expanded to Memphis, TN (acquired: Industrial Equipment & Specialties originally founded in 1979, visit site: https://ies-midsouth.com/
- Expanded to Birmingham, Mobile, and Huntsville, AL (acquired: originally founded in 1958, visit site: http://www.warehouseequipment.
com/)
2018
• Expanded to Ft. Myers and Naples, FL (acquired; originally founded in 1974) Visit Site
• Expanded to Tempe, AZ (acquired; originally founded in 1992) – Visit Site
• Expanded to Hickory, NC – Visit Site
2017
• Expanded to Angier and Farmville, NC (acquired; originally founded in 1995) – Visit Site
• David Iliff appointed CEO
• Expanded to Charlotte, NC – Visit Site
2016
• DuraServ formed – Visit Site
• Expanded to Toronto, Canada (acquired; originally founded in 1987) – Visit Site
• Expanded presence in Jacksonville, Tampa and Orlando, FL (acquired; originally founded in 1981) – Visit Site
2015
• Expanded to Tampa, FL – Visit Site
• Expanded to Hartford, CT (acquired; originally founded in 1972) – Visit Site
2014
• Expanded to Jacksonville, FL – Visit Site
• Expanded to Miami, FL – Visit Site
2013
• Expanded to Orlando, FL (acquired; originally founded in 1978 under the name JBMathews) – Visit Site
2012
• Expanded to Savannah, GA – Visit Site
2011
• Expanded to New Orleans, LA (acquired; originally founded in 1946) – Visit Site
• Expanded to Austin, TX (acquired; originally founded in 2001) – Visit Site
2010
• Expanded to Fort Worth, TX – Visit Site
2007
• Expanded to Sterling, VA (acquired; originally founded in 1980 under the name Cristar Garage Door and Controls Inc.) – Visit Site
2006
• Expanded to Baltimore, MD (acquired; originally founded in 1961 under the name McCleary Franz Co.) – Visit Site
2005
• Expanded to San Antonio, TX (acquired; originally founded in 2001 under the name Equipment, Service and Install) – Visit Site
2001
• Opened locations in Dallas, TX, Houston, TX, Atlanta, GA – Visit Site
• Opened location in Windsor
• Opened location in NJ – Visit Site