The Customer
Garrison Steel Erectors Inc.
Pell City, Alabama | Est. 1992
Garrison Steel is a prominent structural steel fabricator and erector based in Pell City, Alabama, specializing in commercial and industrial steel buildings, ranging from military projects to high-rise buildings. As Dakota Garrison, the Equipment Manager, explains, "Garrison Steel can build anything out of steel."
With a workforce of 200-300 employees across various job sites and fabrication shops, they are known for their turnkey solutions in structural steel, extending their services from local projects to extensive work across Texas, South Carolina, and Florida.
The Business Challenge
Managing Equipment Fleet and Traveling Workforce
One of the primary challenges Garrison Steel faces is managing an extensive fleet of equipment and a traveling workforce. The nature of their projects often involves long-term commitments, typically out of town, which necessitates a flexible approach to equipment management. Additionally, ensuring on-time project delivery while maintaining safety standards is paramount.
"The biggest challenge is making sure everybody has the right equipment at the right time, ensuring it’s trustworthy, and dealing with the reliability issues of having so many jobs all over."
- Dakota Garrison
Equipment Manager, Garrison Steel
The Solution
A Trusted Company with Decades of Experience
Red-D-Arc provided a unique solution to these challenges. They offer 3-year leasing agreements that cover equipment maintenance for the duration of the lease, including free replacement if equipment breaks, and renewal options with new equipment. This arrangement is particularly advantageous for Garrison Steel, which heavily relies on on-site stick welding and prefers leasing equipment to manage the logistical challenges of their projects. With Red-D-Arc, they can also rent equipment for their short-term needs.
Red-D-Arc’s approach not only caters to Garrison Steel’s need for reliable equipment but also offers additional services like short on-site training, quick service, and replacement, which are crucial for their extensive and often remote projects.
"The advantage of renting welders from Red-D-Arc is the fast turnaround time for repairs and the provision of a loaner when our unit is in the shop.”
- Dakota Garrison
The Result
Minimized Downtime and Enhanced Productivity
The partnership with Red-D-Arc has yielded significant benefits for Garrison Steel. The ability to quickly replace or repair equipment has minimized downtime, a critical factor in an industry where schedule adherence is key. This responsiveness and the quality of service have made Red-D-Arc an invaluable resource for Garrison Steel.
"Choosing Red-D-Arc for our projects was a decision based not just on the quality of their equipment, but also on the exceptional support and service they provide."
- Dakota Garrison