From Humble Beginnings to a Community Staple Koch Excavating’s story began in 1974 with just a small crawler, a five-yard dump truck, and an ambitious vision shared by Marj and Ray Koch. Operating out of a makeshift location in Columbus, Nebraska, with no building or facilities, they focused on basement excavation and site work. “We started small, working outside in the cold and relying on word-of-mouth to get by,” Marj recalls.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Kevin Brown found himself looking for new opportunities. As a former City of Omaha street maintenance foreman, he started out accepting casual handyman jobs, but quickly transitioned into construction and excavation work.
Your Cat equipment is built to handle the toughest jobs, but even the most durable machines need regular maintenance to stay in peak condition. One of the most critical components of your equipment is the undercarriage, which bears the brunt of heavy work. That’s why NMC Cat is offering complimentary undercarriage inspections by our experienced Product Support Sales Reps. Here’s why you should take advantage of this service and consider replacing your undercarriage when needed.
Jensen Gardens, a landscaping company based in Springfield, Nebraska, has experienced remarkable growth since its inception in 2004. Started by two brothers over 20 years ago, Jensen Gardens has steadily grown into a well-established tree farm and landscape company, offering design, construction, and maintenance services throughout Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa.
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