Burwell Material Handling Expands into Florida with Acquisition of W.E. Johnson Equipment Company
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 29, 2025
Burwell Material Handling Expands into Florida with Acquisition of W.E. Johnson Equipment Company
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Burwell Material Handling announced the acquisition of W.E. Johnson Equipment Company, a material handling equipment dealer with locations in Miami and Fort Myers, Florida.
This acquisition expands Burwell Material Handling’s national footprint to 20 branches, strengthening its ability to serve customers across the Southeast and beyond.
Burwell Material Handling will update and rebrand the two locations of W.E. Johnson, founded in 1958. The upgraded facilities, which will include additional parts distribution, service bays, and rental equipment space, will allow the branches to build on their operations with greater access to resources, more brands, and an expanded lineup of services.
“We’re thrilled to welcome the W.E. Johnson team and customers into the Burwell Material Handling family,” said Kent Senf, president of Burwell Material Handling “This move gives customers in Florida a smarter, safer way to handle their operations. By combining our team’s strengths, we’re delivering on our promise to help businesses run better and grow with confidence.”
The acquisition is part of Burwell Material Handling’s strategic mission to deliver end-to-end solutions across the entire material handling lifecycle, from equipment and rentals to service, custom engineered systems, and fleet technologies.
“Whether you’re in Miami, Fort Myers, or any one of our 20 locations across the country, our focus is the same,” Senf said. “We’re here to help customers make better decisions, reduce risk, and stay productive with integrated solutions and responsive local support.”
Customers in South Florida can expect a seamless transition, with no anticipated disruptions to their existing service. Over the coming months, they will also gain access to Burwell Material Handling’s capabilities and product lines with equipment from leading OEMs, including Bobcat, CLARK, JLG, Genie, and Haulotte.
“For nearly four decades, the Burwell family has grown their business by listening first, acting fast, and doing right by our partners,” Senf said. “We’re proud to carry that legacy forward by investing in teams like W.E. Johnson.”
For more information, visit burwellmh.com.
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About Burwell Material Handling
Burwell Material Handling delivers smarter, safer solutions across the entire material handling lifecycle. With nearly 80 years of experience, the family-owned company serves customers through 20 branches, offering equipment, rentals, parts & service, custom engineered systems, and connected fleet technologies. Based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Burwell Material Handling is built to help customers operate efficiently and grow with confidence.
Learn more at www.burwellmh.com.
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