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Tractor & Equipment Co. Celebrates Grand Re-Opening in Pensacola, Fla.

Tractor & Equipment Co. celebrated the grand re-opening of its upgraded Pensacola Fla branch on May 7, 2026. The renovated facility gained 10,000 sq ft, seven service bays with overhead cranes and a wash bay. Despite rain, hundreds attended to enjoy tours, giveaways and see new equipment. The upgrade boosts parts and service support for customers.

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A massive grand re-opening event was held on May 7, 2026, at Tractor & Equipment Company's (TEC) Pensacola, Fla., branch, located at 9036 Pine Forest Rd., to celebrate the completion of a comprehensive facility upgrade.

The more than two-year renovation project increased size of the facility with an additional 10,000 sq. ft. and substantially increased service area to include seven bays served by two new overhead cranes and the addition of a wash bay.

The entire facility was completely revamped to increase overall efficiency of operations. All renovation work was done while the TEC branch continued to serve its customers.

Despite the rain, hundreds of customers and local dignitaries turned out to enjoy a catered lunch, swag bag giveaways, facility tours and lots of great conversation about the success of the branch re-build.

Many TEC manufacturer representatives traveled to the event to support their dealer and their machines which were prominently displayed around and inside the facility for customers to see close up.

"TEC is a product support focused company," said Chad Stracener, chairman and CEO of Tractor & Equipment Co. "Our investment in the Pensacola branch will enable us to provide an even higher level of parts and service support for our customers."

For more information, visit tec1943.com. CEG

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Customers and guests came in droves to the grand re-opening of TEC’s Pensacola, Fla., branch on May 7, 2026, for an opportunity to see the facility rebuild and upgrades.
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The parts department was reconfigured and new racking was installed to maximize parts storage and availability.
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The TEC executive team turned out in big numbers to be a part of this celebration (L-R) including Joe Patton, Chris Kohlenberg, Jeremy Tolbert, Autrey McMillan, Kenny Smith, Chad Stracener, Mike Burkes and Copeland Bush.
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(L-R): Enjoying the day’s events are Kenny Smith, TEC; Justin Hinote, Ferguson Water Works, Pensacola, Fla.; Jerry Long, Panhandle Grading & Paving, Pensacola, Fla.; and Autrey McMillan, TEC.
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Local customers from Brown Construction, Pensacola, Fla., stopped in to enjoy lunch and see their TEC reps. (L-R) are Gabe Jackson; Kenny Smith of TEC; Wade Brown and Mike Simmons.
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Locals enjoying time to reconnect before heading back to work (L-R) are Autrey McMillan, TEC; Kim Corley and John Godwin, J&M Dozer Service; Brandon Bonner, Bonner’s Hauling; Michael Douglas and Angie Douglas, TEC; and Ren Lunsford, Chavers Machine Shop.
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Talking about the enhanced service capabilities of the branch (L-R) are Gerald Bell, South Alabama Materials; Curt Earnest, TEC Pensacola branch service manager; and Noah McBride of American Concrete.
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On display at the rear of the facility were a pair of Komatsu excavators with Pierce Pacific long reach booms — the perfect machines for the Gulf region.
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Static displays of TEC product offerings circled the building.
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LeeBoy machines lined one of the entrances to the facility.
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At the front door, giving a warm welcome to customers arriving at the event (L-R) are Autrey McMillan, TEC; Jason Workman, Komatsu; and Mike Burkes, TEC.
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LeeBoy’s Brian Hall (L) and Chad Stracener, CEO of TEC, discuss the upgrades of the facility, as well as the paving market in the Gulf Coast area.
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(L-R): TEC Pensacola branch manager Kenny Smith welcomes customer/friends, Bradley Rhodes, Ian McConnell, Brad Welford and Zach Baker of Three Trade Consultants, Milton, Fla.
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The new service bays were packed with customers and guests who were enjoying a catered BBQ lunch and some great fellowship with TEC staffers.
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The huge multi-story front entrance is an inviting experience and is packed with parts and product displays.
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These guys came for lunch and ordered machine parts. (L-R) are Anthony Mathis, Eric Carter, Sidney Williams and Ed Hunnicutt of Heaton Brothers Construction, Pensacola, Fla., and TEC’s Rusty Lowery.

Customers and guests came in droves to the grand re-opening of TEC’s Pensacola, Fla., branch on May 7, 2026, for an opportunity to see the facility rebuild and upgrades.  (CEG  photo)
The parts department was reconfigured and new racking was installed to maximize parts storage and availability.    (CEG  photo)
The TEC executive team turned out in big numbers to be a part of this celebration (L-R) including Joe Patton, Chris Kohlenberg, Jeremy Tolbert, Autrey McMillan, Kenny Smith, Chad Stracener, Mike Burkes and Copeland Bush.  (TEC photo 
)
(L-R): Enjoying the day’s events are Kenny Smith, TEC; Justin Hinote, Ferguson Water Works, Pensacola, Fla.; Jerry Long, Panhandle Grading & Paving, Pensacola, Fla.; and Autrey McMillan, TEC.    (CEG  photo)
Local customers from Brown Construction, Pensacola, Fla., stopped in to enjoy lunch and see their TEC reps. (L-R) are Gabe Jackson; Kenny Smith of TEC; Wade Brown and Mike Simmons. (CEG  photo)
Locals enjoying time to reconnect before heading back to work (L-R) are Autrey McMillan, TEC; Kim Corley and John Godwin, J&M Dozer Service; Brandon Bonner, Bonner’s Hauling; Michael Douglas and Angie Douglas, TEC; and Ren Lunsford, Chavers Machine Shop.  (CEG  photo)
Talking about the enhanced service capabilities of the branch (L-R) are Gerald Bell, South Alabama Materials; Curt Earnest, TEC Pensacola branch service manager; and Noah McBride of American Concrete.   (CEG  photo)
On display at the rear of the facility were a pair of Komatsu excavators with Pierce Pacific long reach booms — the perfect machines for the Gulf region.  (CEG  photo)
Static displays of TEC product offerings circled the building.   (TEC photo 
)
LeeBoy machines lined one of the entrances to the facility. (CEG  photo)
At the front door, giving a warm welcome to customers arriving at the event (L-R) are Autrey McMillan, TEC; Jason Workman, Komatsu; and Mike Burkes, TEC. 
 (CEG  photo)
LeeBoy’s Brian Hall (L) and Chad Stracener, CEO of TEC, discuss the upgrades of the facility, as well as the paving market in the Gulf Coast area. (CEG  photo)
(L-R): TEC Pensacola branch manager Kenny Smith welcomes customer/friends, Bradley Rhodes, Ian McConnell, Brad Welford and Zach Baker of Three Trade Consultants, Milton, Fla.  (CEG  photo)
The new service bays were packed with customers and guests who were enjoying a catered BBQ lunch and some great fellowship with TEC staffers. 
 (TEC photo 
)
The huge multi-story front entrance is an inviting experience and is packed with parts and product displays.    (CEG  photo)
These guys came for lunch and ordered machine parts. (L-R) are Anthony Mathis, Eric Carter, Sidney Williams and Ed Hunnicutt of Heaton Brothers Construction, Pensacola, Fla., and TEC’s Rusty Lowery.   (CEG  photo)


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