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Capital Extension Crane & Lift Acquires TDS Erectors & Crane Service

April 29, 2025

(MEMPHIS, TENN., AUGUST 7, 2023) Capital Extension, a heavy equipment holding company, announced the acquisition of TDS Erectors & Crane Service, a leading heavy equipment rental and fabrication company based in Ashdown, AR.

TDS Crane has served customers in Arkansas and beyond for over 50 years. TDS has a variety of heavy equipment for rent including cranes, boom trucks, forklifts, scissor lifts. The company employs NCCCO-certified crane operators in order to ensure optimal results.

TDS offers commercial fabrication and welding services in Little Rock and the surrounding areas. TDS has a 70,000+ sq ft climate control industrial storage facility in Texarkana that serves a range of commercial clients.

Garland Robeson, President of Capital Extension had this to to say about the acquisition: “The addition of TDS Erectors to CEX represents another step toward realizing our vision to build a national crane & rigging platform. TDS will extend and diversify our geographic and end-markets while also adding new service and equipment categories. TDS has built an exceptional company dedicated to serving their employees and customers. We’re excited to grow the business and continue their legacy.”

TDS's current management will remain in place to manage the company and continue to deliver world-class customer service to its clients. Capital Extension's funding and resources will help ensure the growth of this family-run business.

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