(SUWANEE, Ga. – August 2026) Kleis Equipment, an authorized dealer of DEVELON construction equipment, is expanding its regional presence with two new locations: one in Avon, New York, and another in Belington, West Virginia.
The Kleis Equipment dealership in Avon is a new 16,000-square-foot facility. This location expands the company’s presence in western New York to serve the Rochester market and the Interstate 390 area, offering contractors, landscapers, municipalities, loggers and agriculture producers more direct access to DEVELON compact and heavy equipment, rentals, parts and service.
Branch Manager Marshal Oberer said the new facility will start with six to eight employees, including full-time parts and service managers, who will be readily available for customers’ needs.
“The decision to open a new location in Avon came down to market coverage, customer access to DEVELON machines and growth opportunity for Kleis Equipment,” says Oberer. “Western New York has a large base of contractors who need better access to construction equipment. We saw the void and wanted to fill it with DEVELON equipment.”
In addition to opening the New York facility, Kleis Equipment is growing its footprint in West Virginia. The Belington location will bring the full line of DEVELON compact and heavy equipment to local contractors, backed by Kleis Equipment’s dedicated sales, parts and service support.
“Adding DEVELON construction equipment to our existing dealership in Belington will help Kleis Equipment boost growth by providing quality, durable products to current clients and new customers across several industries,” says Rusty Harsh, general manager at Kleis Equipment.
For nearly 20 years, owner John Kleis and his employees have been serving customers with a large selection of outdoor power and earthmoving equipment. His hands-on approach as a business owner has helped the company succeed and continue to grow its presence in the area.
“What sets Kleis Equipment apart is that we are a family-owned and operated business,” says Oberer. “Our decision-makers are accessible, and when a customer needs something, we can respond quickly and make things happen.”
“Our company’s desire to give customers what they want, when they want it and at a fair price will prove extremely beneficial to the success of our business,” says Harsh.
History With DEVELON
Kleis Equipment joined the DEVELON dealer network in 2018 by adding the equipment to its facility in Constantia, New York.
“We are pleased with the continued success and growth of Kleis Equipment to help enhance our presence in both New York and West Virginia,” says Morgan Stallings, senior director of dealer development and marketing at DEVELON. “The addition of these new facilities will help us grow the DEVELON brand with the support and expertise of Kleis Equipment employees.”
The new Kleis Equipment dealerships are located at 5680 Tec Drive in Avon, New York, and 396 Frontage Road in Belington, West Virginia.
The addition of these new facilities will help us grow the DEVELON brand with the support and expertise of Kleis Equipment employees.”
