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Alta Equipment Delivers Service, Support in Oakwood Village
Alta Equipment continues to support contractors across the region from its Oakwood Village, Ohio, location, combining strong service capabilities with a ready-to-work equipment fleet. The branch is backed by a team of approximately 30 employees across service, parts and sales, all focused on providing responsive, day-to-day support. At the center of the operation is a well-equipped service department designed to keep machines running and minimize downtime. The facility includes five active service bays, where technicians handle everything from routine maintenance to more complex repairs. To support customers in the field, Alta also operates 12 service trucks, allowing the team to respond quickly on job sites and keep equipment up and running. This combination of in-shop and mobile service helps reduce downtime and keeps projects moving. Outside in the yard, Alta maintains a strong lineup of equipment ready for immediate use. DEVELON wheel loaders, articulated dump trucks and excavators are available to support a wide range of applications, from site development to material handling. With modern equipment and a responsive service team, Alta Equipment provides contractors with the support they need to stay productive. From maintaining existing fleets to supplying equipment for new jobs, the Oakwood Village team remains focused on reliability and efficiency. For more information, visit altg.com. CEG (All photographs in this article are Copyright 2025 Construction Equipment Guide. All Rights Reserved.) see ALTA page 4
The Alta Equipment Company team gathers in front of a SENNEBOGEN 840E material handler at their facility. (L-R) are Kirk Serbian, Brian Lear, Ryan Hatcher, Santiago Gonzalez, Josh Long, Antonio Difonso, Lauren Crosan, Bob Cumberledge, Chris Skala, Stephanie Terepkee, Mariah Smith, Pat Lenczewski, Ken Grabowski, Everett Zoom, Evan Stephens, Rachel Dombard, Chad Ziegler, Nick Jordan, Dave Metzger, Don D’Onofrio, Dawn Kissel and Howard Lines.
New Ohio River Museum Construction Under Way in Marietta Cindy Riley
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Originally housed in an unfinished basement, the Ohio River Museum has come a long way since it first opened in 1941. Having relocated to a new facility on the banks of the Muskingum River decades ago, the museum has expanded its collection through the years but can no longer function in its current space. “The original building was built in the early 1970s,” Beth McFarlane, chief architect and project manager for the Ohio History Connection (formerly the Ohio Historical Society) told Construction Equipment Guide. “There were upgrades needed to make the museum more accessible to visitors with limited mobility and to make the museum better able to host events, school groups and bus tour groups. It’s also necessary to improve the overall operation and interior environmental conditions for
maintaining historic artifacts.” In April 2025, local and state officials gathered in Marietta for the official groundbreaking for the $14 million, 29,000-sq.-ft. structure. When completed, it will serve the local Marietta and Washington County area, the greater Ohio River Valley Region and countless visitors from across the nation. McFarlane said allowing for shared space and yearround access was critical during the planning stage. “The original museum consisted of three buildings connected by outdoor bridges. This design was not conducive to operating a museum year-round and being open only in the summer limited visitation and revenue. The shared space grew out of conversations with the Washington County Public Library. Both organizations had a desire to host programs of interest to the public, including genealogy research, book signings and history presentations. see MUSEUM page 8
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Heavy equipment being used includes a crane, telehandler, lifts, skid steer and mini-excavator.