Tidewater Equipment Co., the South’s largest and oldest forest equipment-focused dealer, celebrated its 70^th anniversary May 6 by hosting a party: a well-orchestrated Demo Day for its customers and vendors. Staged a few miles south of Quitman, Ga. in a mature pecan orchard and adjacent pine forest, the event drew approximately 1,500, the majority being customers and family members from Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and the Carolinas. Tidewater and Tigercat jointly brought in 26 machines to the event; Morbark brought five. The three companies were represented by some 75 personnel. As well, Tidewater vendors CSI, R Squared Solutions, Rotobec, Pitts, Big John, Maxi Load Scales, and GCR Tire dispatched reps who set up booths and interfaced with customers. Located only four miles or so from the Florida line, the site, provided by The Langdale Co., was pristine.

Featured Story: “Grand Event”

Event: Tidewater Equipment Company’s Demo Day
Dates: May 6
Location: Near Quitman, Georgia
Photos By: DK Knight
SLT Issue: June 2017

Check out other featured articles in the June 2017 issue of Southern Loggin’ Times magazine.
Southern Loggin’ Times magazine’s June 2017 issue features Cottondale, Florida’s Sapp’s Land & Excavating and Jerry Sapp Timber Company, Maben, Mississippi’s Flora Logging, LLC, Sheridan, Arkansas’ Pulpwood Producers Company, Inc., and Eastman, Georgia’s Callier Logging and Twin Rivers Land and Timber. A special article and photos highlight Tidewater Equipment Company’s recent demo day event, held May 6 near Quitman, Georgia. Another special article and photos highlight Warrior Tractor and Equipment’s recent 50^th anniversary celebration, held May 25 at their Northport, Alabama headquarters. Other articles cover the latest industry news, new products and upcoming events.