Gov. Gianforte Welcomes $81 Million Investment in Montana’s Construction Industry

Cuts ribbon on EquipmentShare facility in Helena

• August 18 2025

HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today welcomed an $81 million investment in Montana from EquipmentShare, the nation’s fastest-growing construction-technology and equipment-rental company, and cut the ribbon on the company’s first facility in Helena.

“When we welcome companies like EquipmentShare to Montana, we unlock jobs and innovation to make our state and construction industry stronger,” Gov. Gianforte said. “It’s great to help cut the ribbon on the first of four facilities across Montana and celebrate a significant investment that is sure to build a stronger future for our contractors.”

Gov. Gianforte cutting a ribbon at the EquipmentShare facility in Helena

The Helena branch represents the first of four locations in the state that are expected to employ nearly 100 Montanans. The facilities will hold inventory of construction equipment to serve contractors and provide on-site maintenance for rentals.

“Montana is growing fast, and we’re proud to be here to support the builders behind that momentum,” said Charles Dodd, General Manager of EquipmentShare’s Helena branch. “With our technology, modern fleet, and a boots-on-the-ground service mindset, we’re ready to help contractors across the state tackle the toughest jobs and keep projects moving forward. This is just the beginning.”

With more than 330 branches now open nationwide, EquipmentShare is expected to open more than 600 locations in the coming years. The other Montana locations include Billings, Kalispell, and Great Falls.

“Our mission is to make construction safer, more productive and more secure – community by community,” said Jabbok Schlacks, co-founder and CEO of EquipmentShare. “Launching in Helena and expanding across Montana allows us to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the contractors who are quite literally building the state’s future.”

Watch a recording of the ribbon cutting ceremony here.

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