Building underground utilities in West Texas demands durability, precision and dependable support.
For Edgardo Madrid & Associates, a Midland-based civil contractor led by father and son Edgardo Madrid and Edgardo J. Madrid, those demands have shaped every major decision since the company's launch in 2014.
Today, the firm operates more than 50 Caterpillar machines while installing critical water, sewers and storm infrastructure across the Permian Basin. But the foundation of that growth was built long before the first machine was delivered.
Originally from Chihuahua, Mexico, Madrid Sr. relocated to Pecos, Texas, in 2000 under a work visa to work for a civil engineering firm. Four years later, he was recruited by the city of Pecos as director of public works, overseeing landfill operations, streets and municipal infrastructure.
Built Underground: Madrid Father, Son Strengthen West Texas Utility Force
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Edgardo Madrid Jr. (L) and Edgardo Madrid Sr. built their Midland-based civil contracting company side by side. Behind them is a Centennial Cat 320 excavator.
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Coast Guard Awards $200M Contract to Rebuild Station
The U.S. Coast Guard announced on Jan. 14, 2026, that it awarded a $200 million designbuild contract to The Haskell Co. for the comprehensive recapitalization and expansion of Coast Guard Station South Padre Island in South Padre Island, Texas.
The award marks the largest single task order in the history of the Coast Guard’s military construction program.
The contract, funded through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, will deliver the design and construction of more than 120,000 sq. ft. of essential facilities and supporting infrastructure, directly enhancing mission readiness and execution for Coast Guard and Customs and Border Protection personnel on the southwest U.S. border in Texas. Preliminary design and environmental work will begin immediately, with project completion anticipated in summer 2028.
Located 6 mi. north of the United States-Mexico border, Station South Padre Island is at the forefront of securing the U.S. southern border. The recapitalization project will support the Coast Guard’s operations to secure the U.S. border and maritime approaches, facilitate commerce
vital to economic prosperity and strategic mobility and respond to contingencies along the Gulf Coast and surrounding waterways.
The scope of work includes:
• environmental assessment, site survey investigations and design services for various facilities;
• construction of new station facilities;
• construction of unaccompanied personnel housing (UPH), additional berthing and mission support facilities;
• rebuilding of waterfront infrastructure;
• construction of a joint operations center and Customs and border protection support space;
• forward operations space for deployable specialized forces;
• delivery of a new harbor operations center and other mission support facilities; and
• comprehensive site development, utilities and outfitting.
The project represents the largest award value for a shore infrastructure construction project
in Coast Guard history and will be delivered on the shortest timeline to date. The planning phase was compressed from the standard 18 months to 45 days, while the contracting process was reduced from 15 months to four months.
On April 20, 2025, a fire severely damaged the boat house at Station South Padre Island, forcing crews to relocate operations. The next day, station personnel responded to reports of illegal fishing and interdicted a vessel in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone, where they discovered 130 lbs. of red snapper and 75 lbs. of shark on board.
“The courageous team of Station South Padre Island showed resilience and determination,” said Admiral Kevin Lunday, acting commandant of the Coast Guard.
“The day after fire severely damaged facilities at Station South Padre Island, this crew was back on patrol, successfully interdicting illicit activity in one of our most complex operating environments. This project will provide Station South Padre Island with modern facilities and empower them to continue operations to control, secure and defend our southern border.”
Jacobs to Design Storm Gate System On Texas Gulf Coast
Dallas, Texas-based Jacobs announced on Feb. 4, 2026, that it was selected by the Gulf Coast Protection District (GCPD) to lead engineering design for a coastal storm surge barrier along the Texas Gulf Coast — The Gate (known as the Bolivar Roads Gate System), which is a central element of the $35 billion Coastal Texas Project.
The system is expected to be among the largest coastal storm surge barrier gate systems in the world.
Stretching across Bolivar Roads — the narrow strait connecting the Gulf to Galveston Bay — the gate system will serve as a critical line of defense against hurricanes and rising seas. Once complete, it is expected to help protect more than 6 million residents, safeguard an estimated $800 billion in regional assets and support continued operations along the Houston Ship Channel, one of the world’s busiest energy corridors.
A rendering of part of the conceptualized
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“This is a generational investment in Texas’ future, Executive Vice President Eva Wood said. “By leveraging our experience on the world’s most complex surge barrier programs, we’re delivering a system
designed to focus on the Gulf Coast’s resilience to extreme weather events, while keeping the Houston Ship Channel open for
commerce. This investment is expected to safeguard communities, protect critical ecosystems, while advancing innovative tools for long-term operational readiness.”
The Coastal Texas Project is a partnership between the Gulf Coast Protection District, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Texas General Land Office. Supported by nearly $1 billion in state funding, it represents the most ambitious coastal resiliency effort in U.S. history.
Jacobs’ design will integrate advanced sector gates to limit storm surge while enabling continued maritime traffic, supported by digital modeling and operational planning to maintain long-term reliability.
Beyond flood protection, the project is expected to deliver wide-ranging benefits for communities and ecosystems. By reducing storm damage risk, it aims to lower recovery costs, protect thousands of jobs tied to the region’s port and industrial activity and preserve sensitive habitats such as wetlands and oyster reefs.
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Galveston Bay Barrier System in Galveston Bay,
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A rendering of the future U.S. Coast Guard Station South Padre Island, Texas
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Austin Transit Partnership (ATP), the local government corporation charged with implementing Austin’s first light rail system, selected Austin Rail Constructors (ARC) as the construction contractor for Austin Light Rail, marking another major step toward beginning construction in 2027.
ARC — a joint venture between Stacy Witbeck and Sundt Construction — will help shape and build the design and construction of nearly every aspect of the system, including the transitway, tracks, systems, stations, bridges, traffic signals, utilities, drainage structures and streetscape improvements, according to an ATP news release.
The ATP board’s approval of a $60 million contract with ARC at the Feb. 18, 2026, meeting enables ATP to begin pre-construction activities and advance final design for Austin Light Rail under the first phase of what will be a multibillion-dollar contract.
Austin’s first light rail system will feature 15 stations along a nearly 10-m. alignment and consist of all-electric trains running every 5-10 minutes throughout most of the day. Austin Light Rail is designed to be fully expandable for future extensions.
“This is a big, important milestone for Austin Light Rail,” ATP CEO Greg Canally said. “ATP is highly focused on delivering this
much-needed mobility investment for Austin, and with this contract now in place, we are on track to begin construction in 2027. Not only is Austin getting this major transit project, but we are also creating thousands of jobs and economic opportunity here in Texas.”
The selected team is composed of industry leaders with extensive local, national and international experience delivering complex transit and infrastructure projects, including McKalla Station, AustinBergstrom International Airport and national rail projects in Arizona, Hawaii and Utah. The selection demonstrates ATP’s commitment to economic development in Texas, with several Texas-based contractors represented within ARC’s subcontractor team, according to the news release.
“Austin Rail Constructors is ready to deliver light rail for Austin,” Austin Rail Constructors Project Manager Armando Tiscareño said. “We’re bringing together the best local builders and designers alongside international experts. We have a flexible and collaborative approach to this complex project in the heart of Austin, while creating significant opportunities for local employment and business growth. We’re committed to building the world-class light rail system Austin deserves.”
ARC was identified as the highest-ranked firm following a rigor-
ous, competitive procurement process that evaluated elements including firms’ experience, personnel qualifications, technical approach and design innovation.
As design advances and construction are authorized, ARC will competitively bid portions of the work, creating opportunities for local and statewide businesses, including subcontractors, material suppliers, specialty contractors and small businesses.
“Austin is building the transportation system our growing city demands,” Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said. “Selecting a construction partner is a major step forward in delivering the votermandated transit system and will provide infrastructure careers for thousands in our region. This milestone reflects real progress toward improving mobility, supporting long-term affordability and strengthening our economy.”
The design-build model ATP has chosen to employ brings the final construction partner on board sooner in the project with the goal of earlier alignment, preventing costly change orders and future construction delays. In the coming year, ATP will work with ARC, providing current designs and feedback collected from the community. ARC will incorporate that input on scope, schedule, cost, constructability and design innovation for the project.
Lovett Industrial, PCCP Break Ground On Business Park
Lovett Industrial, a Houston, Texas-based real estate investment firm, in partnership with PCCP LLC, a national commercial real estate investment firm, announced on Jan. 29, 2026, the groundbreaking of SouthPort 45, a Class A three-building industrial business park being developed on 82.09 acres at 13400 and 13500 Scarsdale Blvd. in southeast Houston.
Harvey Cleary is serving as the general contractor, Powers Brown Architecture is the lead architect and ALJ-Lindsey as the project’s civil engineer.
SouthPort 45 offers immediate access to Beltway 8 and Interstate 45 and sits less than 15 miles from the Port of Houston, Hobby Airport and downtown Houston.
SouthPort 45 will offer 668,077 sq. ft. of logistics product across three Class A buildings, including a 395,657-sq.-ft. cross-dock facility, a 176,452-sq.-ft. front load facility and a 95,968-sq.-ft. front-load facility. Each building will be delivered in “move in ready” condition with a 2,500 sq. ft. office, dock levelers, and warehouse lights. The project is designed with 32-36-ft. clear heights, modern dock-high loading and
ample interior circulation within the business park.
With construction under way, the project will be completed in the third quarter of 2026.
“Southeast Houston continues to experience strong
demand from users seeking well-located Class A product, and SouthPort 45 is designed to meet that need at scale,” said Nathan Benjaminov, Central and South Texas, market lead of Lovett Industrial. “The project’s exceptional connectivity, deep labor pool and varied building configurations and sizes will attract a wide range of tenants. We’re excited to deliver a project that will support the continued growth of this dynamic submarket.”
SouthPort 45 marks Lovett Industrial’s 12th industrial investment in the greater Houston area. Other projects include 610 Business District Phase I and II, Interchange 249, Nexus North Logistics Park, NorthPort Logistics Park, Stafford Logistics Center, Fort Bend Business Park, 99 North Logistics Park, NOVA Logistics Park, Fairway North Logistics Park, Claymoore Business Park and Quitman Industrial Park.
Together, these projects comprise more than 9.8 million sq. ft. of completed, under construction or acquired industrial space across Houston.
For details, visit lovettindustrial.com.
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Lovett Industrial rendering Lovett Industrial and PCCP Inc. broke ground recently on a business park in southeast Houston.
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The NWT9500 9500 Gallon water tank mounted on articulated truck. Pictured: Deere 460E with 9,500 gallon tank. Tanks come with 6X5 pumps.
Blinn College OKs Contract for $68M Academic Building
The Blinn College District Board of Trustees approved a guaranteed maximum price of $68 million for the development of a new academic building on the BlinnWaller Campus during its Dec. 4, 2025, meeting.
The facility, which will be the first building constructed on the new campus, repre-
The new facility will help meet rapidly growing regional demand for higher education and workforce training. The population within a 20-mi. radius of the campus is projected to increase from 851,109 residents in 2024 to 1,024,349 by 2034, positioning Blinn to serve an expanding student population and support the region’s workforce needs.
sents a significant milestone in the College District’s long-range expansion in Waller and the surrounding region.
The academic building is planned as an approximately 82,000-sq.-ft., three-story structure that will include classrooms, laboratories, student support areas and administrative spaces that will form the foundation for future campus development.
In a related action, the board authorized the College District to proceed with the issuance and sale of $55.5 million in Series 2026 revenue bonds. Bond proceeds will support the construction of the Waller Campus academic building. The College District will fund the remaining project costs from its cash reserves. Blinn also will use its reserves to establish the bond reserve fund and to pay the cost of issuing the bonds.
The new academic building is part of Blinn’s significant investment in Waller and northwest Houston. In addition to the courses Blinn offers at Waller ISD facilities, construction is under way on a 17,000-sq.-ft. Waller Workforce and Technical Education Complex that will begin offering classes this summer.
Texas A&M Regents Approve Blue Bell Park Construction
The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents approved construction on Nov. 13, 2025, of a $28.3 million Player Development Center at Blue Bell Park, according to Virtual Builders Exchange.
The board designated a portion of a previously approved $80 million ballpark renovation budget for the new facility and moves forward as part of a broader upgrade plan for Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park. That is scheduled to begin in fiscal 2026.
The university will demolish the existing batting cages, last renovated 13 years ago, to make way for a 34,492-sq.-ft. player development center, Virtual Builders Exchange reported.
That new building will feature a modern clubhouse with a pitching lab, locker room and showers, weight room, sports medicine spaces, a nutrition center and an office for the head of strength and conditioning. There will be dedicated locker rooms and facilities for male and female coaches, as well as support staff, along with expanded storage areas.
The field itself will
receive significant upgrades as part of an overall renovation package, Virtual Builders Exchange reported.
Planned improvements include new irrigation systems, fresh natural grass in the infield and outfield, a synthetic turf foul zone, a crushed aggregate warning track and LED field lighting.
Those enhancements are designed to provide student-athletes and coaches with a more advanced, efficient training environment.
Funding for the $28.3 million development center will come entirely from gifted donations, although university investment earnings are available as supplemental support if needed. Construction is expected to begin as early as December.
TxDOT Off to Active Start in 2026, Including in Austin
The new year began with significant progress on highway expansion, safety improvements and local mobility projects across the state, according to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
The work includes major interstate reconstruction in Texas’ largest cities, pedestrian and bicyclist upgrades, rural safety projects and new construction breaking ground in fastgrowing communities.
I-35 Capital Express Central Project Ongoing
In Austin, TxDOT is preparing to reconstruct the Interstate 35 bridges over Lady Bird Lake bridges — a major milestone in the $4.5 billion I-35 Capital Express Central project.
The existing northbound Riverside Drive exit and the Holly Street entrance and exit are closed permanently. However, a new Riverside Drive bypass lane, temporary Holly Street exit and U-turn opened to help with mobility during construction.
and better accommodate pedestrians, cyclists and transit users through central Austin.
RM 2243 Breaks Ground in Williamson County
In Williamson County, TxDOT joined county leaders, the city of Leander and federal partners to break ground on Phase 1a of the Ranch to Market 2243 project.
The project will reconstruct and widen 3.5 mi. of RM 2243 between 183A and Garey Park, adding a center turn lane, realigning curves to improve safety and building a shared-use path for pedestrians and cyclists.
The long-term project, part of the broader MyMobility35 initiative, is designed to improve safety, reduce congestion
Construction is expected to be completed in early 2028.
New Traffic Signals Improve Safety in Wimberley
In Hays County, TxDOT began nighttime construction on three new traffic signals at Ranch Road 12 and Old Kyle Road in Wimberley. The signals are intended to improve safety at a busy intersection while minimizing traffic impacts through overnight work. Construction is expected to continue into the spring.
Grand Parkway Expansion Moves Forward
TxDOT also announced plans to expand the Grand Parkway in west Harris County, responding to rapid residential growth and congestion between Interstate 10 and Highway 290.
Construction, scheduled to begin this summer, will widen the corridor from four lanes to six and include safety upgrades such as replacing cable barriers with concrete barriers and adding noise walls where needed.
Safety Investments
In Taylor County, TxDOT outlined plans for a $125 million expansion of Interstate 20, widening the interstate to six lanes and adding a new overpass at Judge Ely Boulevard. While construction is scheduled to begin in late 2026, the project represents one of several large-scale upgrades advancing statewide.
Meanwhile, in Lubbock, TxDOT began a $2.7 million safety project on U.S. 62 between Lubbock and Ropesville, installing cable median barriers to reduce severe crashes.
In Amarillo, crews started ADA improvements on Interstate 40 service roads and Washington Street, adding curb ramps, sidewalks and shared-use paths to improve accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists.
(This article is reprinted courtesy of the Texas Department of Transportation.)
Richard Bray/ Blinn College District Blinn College District will build this $68 million academic building on a new campus in Harris County.
A rendering of the $28.3 million Blue Bell Park Development Center
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Texas Department of Transportation photo Workers tackle overpass construction.
April (issue 7) Paving, Compaction and Milling
May (issue 9) Skid Steers, CTLs, Mini & Compact Equipment
June (issue 11) Attachments
July (issue 13) Electric Equipment
August (issue 15) Wheel Loaders, Tool Carriers & Attachments
August (issue 17) Backhoes and Attachments
September (issue 19) Utilities: Trenching, Compressors, Generators and Light Towers
October (issue 21) Off-Road Trucks, Dumpers & Mining Equipment
November (issue 23) Dozers, Crawler Loaders
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FlatironDragados Integrates Texas Operations With Pulice
In a strategic move designed to enhance synergies and leverage combined strengths of operations in Texas, Arizona and the Southwestern United States, FlatironDragados has combined its Texas operations with its Pulice Construction subsidiary. Creation of this new organization streamlines operations, improves risk management and bolsters the company's position in key markets.
The new organization — Pulice — a FlatironDragados company — will leverage combined resources and technical capabilities to accelerate growth.
“This move represents an important step in the ongoing evolution of FlatironDragados,” said Peter Davoren, chairman of FlatironDragados. “By uniting our skilled teams within this region, we consolidate decades of industry-leading knowledge and expertise, forming an even more robust organization.”
“This integration provides an opportunity to streamline our structure, positioning us for enhanced success throughout Texas, Arizona and the broader Southwest region,” said Javier Sevilla, CEO of FlatironDragados.
“The integration enables us to deliver complex infrastructure projects more effectively, providing increased value to our clients and
greater opportunities for our employees.”
For the past 70 years, Pulice Construction has been at the forefront of heavy civil engineering and construction within the Southwestern U.S., excelling in sectors such as highways, bridges, dams and aviation. Pulice teams have collaborated extensively with both public and private clients to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions.
In Texas, FlatironDragados has a longstanding presence, collaborating with the Texas Department of Transportation and other clients on transformative projects, including enhancements at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, the Interstate 2/Interstate69C Interchange reconstruction in the Rio Grande Valley and the recently completed new Harbor Bridge in Corpus Christi.
The new organization is led by Victor Jimenez as president and Kurt Knebel as vice president of operations. The integration has been under way for several months as teams developed the structure, processes and technology to ensure the seamless operation of the new organization.
Subsidiaries of the legacy organization — Roadway Electric LLC and McNeil Brothers — will continue as subsidiaries of the new company.
For more information, visit pulice.com.
“By uniting our skilled teams within this region, we consolidate decades of industry-leading knowledge and expertise, forming an even more robust organization.”
Peter Davoren FlatironDragos
Corpus Christi OKs Brackish Water Desalination Project
At its regularly scheduled meeting on Feb. 17, 2026, the Corpus Christi City Council approved a contract with FCC Aqualia USA Corp. of Katy, Texas, for the design, procurement, assembly, commissioning and operation of a containerized brackish water desalination plant at the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant (ONSWTP).
The $175 million project includes $43.5 million for the containerized brackish water treatment plant, up to $11.5 million for the ancillary improvements at ONSWTP, and up to $120 million for the emergency construction of water pipelines, storage tanks, effluent discharge facilitator and pump station infrastructure from the Western Well Field.
The urgency of this project stems from the severe drought conditions affecting the region. Lake Corpus Christi and Choke Canyon Reservoir have reached historically low levels, signifying the need for immediate supplemental water supply.
“This is an innovative approach to increasing our water supply in an expedited manner,” said Nicholas Winkelmann, chief operating officer of Corpus Christi
Water. “This project supports our strategy to diversify and strengthen the regional water supply.”
The new desalination plant will treat brackish water from the city’s western well field. It will deliver treated water in phases, starting at 3.91 million gal. per day (MGD) by the 11th month, and reaching full capacity of 21.3 MGD by the second year.
The groundwater conveyance infrastructure will transport water directly to ONSWTP, reducing flows to the Nueces River and limiting evaporation losses.
SmithCo Side Dump Trailers to Join H-GAC Buying Co-op
SmithCo Mfg. Inc., a side dump trailer designer and manufacturing company located in Le Mars, Iowa, announced on Jan. 5, 2026, that it was awarded a nationwide cooperative purchasing contract for Public Works Equipment by the HoustonGalveston Area Council (H-GAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program (HGACBuy).
This contract award, secured through a rigorous competitive solicitation process, allows local governments, district, counties and state agencies across the nation to buy SmithCo Side Dump Trailers at pre-negotiated, favorable terms.
H-GAC has served local governments for more than 40 years. The HGAC Buy program allows a collaboration with local governments to provide the best value in goods and services through cooperative purchasing. The organization serves 49 states and more than 9,800 members. These members
“This partnership with HGACBuy should streamline the procurement process for government agencies,” said Todd Karolczak, SmithCo’s director of sales and marketing.
“This contract eliminates the need for agencies to duplicate the competitive bidding process, allowing for easier access to the most popular SmithCo trailers.”
include local governments as well as some nonprofit organizations.
For details, visit sidedump.com/support/hgac or HGACBuy.org by referencing contract PW10-25.
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SmithCo Mfg. Inc. photo SmithCo’s SX2 Tandem Axle side dump trailer
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A rendering of the desalination plant planned at the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant in Corpus Christi.
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Edgardo Madrid & Associates Launched in Late 2014
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“The goal was always to build something of our own,” Madrid Sr. said. “We wanted to do it the right way, when the opportunity was right.”
After more than a decade in public service, the family secured United States residency. At the same time, Madrid Jr. graduated from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin with a business management degree. The timing aligned.
“We had talked about it since I was in high school,” Madrid Jr. said. “Once we had residency and I graduated, we were ready to make it happen.”
In late 2014, the two launched Edgardo Madrid & Associates.
“At first it was just us,” Madrid Jr. said. “We were supervising projects, putting bids together, sometimes operating the equipment ourselves.”
“We knew the work,” Madrid Sr. added. “Between the engineering and public works experience, we understood all aspects of the work; we just needed to win the jobs, and we knew we would make it happen.”
The company began with civil utility projects in Pecos, Monahans and Fort Stockton. After three years, it earned approved contractor status with Midland and Odessa.
“That’s when we started scaling,” Madrid Jr. said.
Today, the company oversees 65 employees across its civil division, continuing to grow each year.
One current project is a water and sewer installation serving the future Midland Lee High School and surrounding development.
Crews are installing approximately 4,000 ft. of 8-in. water line and 2,000 ft. of 16-in. water line. Sewer lines reach depths of 20-25 ft. through hard cap rock.
“The soil here is tough,” Madrid Sr. said. “If you don’t have the right equipment, you won’t get very far.”
West Texas conditions are demanding. Limestone and caliche require heavy-duty equipment, while also navigating safely through the dense network of oil and gas pipelines in the oil patch is no easy task.
Those factors influenced the company’s first equipment decision.
Its first buy was a Cat 420 IT backhoe from Warren CAT. The machine remains in their fleet today with approximately 11,000 hours.
“I still remember that first backhoe,” Madrid Sr. said. “It was the first big step for us.”
The decision was driven by service capability as much as equipment quality.
“Out here, service is everything,” Madrid Jr. said. “When a machine is down, every second costs us money.”
At the time, Warren CAT had significantly greater technician coverage in the region
Equipped 3D-ready from the factory, the Centennial Cat 150AWD motor grader is one of five in the world. It delivers precision grading on active West Texas utility projects.
than competitors. For a young contractor operating hours away from major metro areas, rapid support mattered.
As the Madrid fleet expanded, so did expectations. There were periods years ago when service capacity in the region was stretched thin due to heavy workload across the oilfield economy.
“We had times where machines had to be sent out of town,” Madrid Jr. said. “But we also saw Warren CAT recognize these issues and make adjustments as the years went by.”
According to Madrid, Warren CAT signif-
icantly expanded technician staffing and service infrastructure in West Texas over the past few years. The dealership now commits to completing common repairs within two business days on a full-service Cat Customer Value Agreement.
“They’ve put real investment into service,” Madrid Sr. said. “When they make a commitment like that, it shows they care about the customer.”
The relationship has come full circle.
“We started with Warren CAT, and we’ve grown together,” Madrid Jr. said. “Service
and our sales rep, Ryon Vestal, are what keeps us there.”
Today, Edgardo Madrid & Associates operates more than 50 Cat machines. In 2025 alone, the company invested $4.9 million in equipment and attachments.
Among its newest additions are six Centennial edition units allocated through Warren CAT, including a one of five in the world 150AWD motor grader, two 320 excavators, two 938 wheel loaders and a 420 backhoe.
“For us, the Centennial units represent growth and legacy,” Madrid Jr. said. “They reflect where the company is today, and how it has stood the test of time.”
Beyond aesthetics and branding alignment, the machines feature integrated technology. The 150AWD motor grader arrives with 3D-grade-ready software from the factory. The excavators are 2Dgrade-ready, reducing rework and improving productivity.
“It’s incredible how much technology has advanced, but if you don’t adapt and grow with it, you will get left behind,” Madrid Jr. said.
Warren CAT helps customers learn and understand their new equipment by coordinating demo specialists to walk operators through the new systems and features.
The Madrid operation also strengthened internal maintenance, adding shop and field service techs and maintaining constant communication with Warren CAT service departments.
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Located in Palmer, Texas... M.H. Eby Inc. Announces New Sales, Service Facility
M.H. Eby will open a new sales and service facility in Palmer, Texas.
M.H. Eby Inc., a manufacturer of all-aluminum trailers and truck bodies, announced it will begin construction on a new sales and service facility in Palmer, Texas.
This facility will allow Eby to support its Texas dealers and the professionals in the region who rely on Eby equipment every day. The Palmer location is expected to open before the end of the year and will be on the North Interstate 45 service road in Palmer.
This latest sales and service center marks a significant milestone for Eby as the company's first facility in Texas. The new sales and service center represents an investment in the Texas market and will act as a regional hub to help Eby support the growing number of dealers and customers there.
“Our regional sales representative, Austin Wilkinson, is building a strong reputation in not just the Dallas area, but all over Texas and the surrounding region,” said Travis Eby, president of M.H. Eby. “The time is right to further support the region with service, parts and warranty services close to home.”
M.H. Eby is a third-generation, family-run business dating to 1938. The company designs and builds aluminum trailers and truck bodies at manufacturing plants in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Iowa. Products are sold through its own sales and service centers plus a North American network of independent dealer partners.
For details, visit mheby.com.
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Spotlights Heroic Storm Work
Two days before a major winter storm was forecast to hit much of Texas, two tanker trucks had to be taken off the road. But due to the hard work of TxDOT mechanics, they were able to get them back in action.
These trucks — used to spread brine on Interstates 20 and 30 — were sidelined for mechanical issues. There was no time to lose to get them up and running again as crews worked to prepare bridges and major highways across the state.
“The two tanker trailers we have are critical for winter weather because roughly half of our sections have interstate that run through them,” said Atlanta District Fleet Operations Supervisor Scott Hendrix. “Without those, we would not be able to pretreat like we need to and to treat during the event. Their large capacity allows crews to cover a lot of miles without having to stop and refill.”
The first sign of trouble came on the tanker assigned to I-30. Its brakes began malfunctioning during brine operations. A TxDOT mechanic went to get the trailer moving again. But the fix didn’t hold, and the tanker had to be towed back to the district shop.
“We don’t normally have seven techs working on one piece of equipment,” Hendrix said.
While the I-30 tanker was being repaired, the district’s second tanker — assigned to I-20 — rolled into the shop with its own problem: a venting failure that prevented it from spraying brine.
“I was a little bit concerned because I knew the district was going to need this — bad,” Hendrix said. “It was all hands on deck to get these things back up and going.”
The crew quickly came together, troubleshooting side by side to keep the repairs moving.
“I’d never seen that many people working on a single piece of equipment,” he said.
The technicians stayed on the job until the work was finally finished at 7 p.m.
After the final tanker was repaired and taken for a test run, there were sighs of relief all around.
“The crew we have in the Atlanta shop is amazing. I can’t say enough good things about this group of mechanics working as a team to solve a serious problem,” Hendrix said. “The guys out here understood the gravity of what was going on and knew that these things needed to go.”
Mechanics are a major part of TxDOT’s winter weather response, working around the clock along with crews on the road. Stories like these happen across the state and show the agency’s tireless commitment to keeping roads clear and passable during severe weather.
(This article is reprinted courtesy of the Texas Department of Transportation.)
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A Texas Department of Transportation truck spreads brine solution.
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Looking ahead, the Madrids plan to expand the company into a few other divisions.
“We have big plans coming up, but we just take it a day at a time. When you love what you do, and you get to impact your community and people’s lives, you don’t think small. You think long-term. You think legacy. We're focused on growing the right way, investing in our people, delivering excellence and building a future that reflects the values we stand for.” Madrid Jr. said.
From one backhoe purchase to a Centennial fleet supported by Warren CAT’s strengthened dealer infrastructure, Edgardo Madrid & Associates continues to lead West Texas infrastructure with steady growth, family leadership and a service-driven partnership approach.
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