ASHEVILLE, N.C. - Jack Moser, President/CEO of McAllister Equipment Co., has opened a Volvo Rents franchise at 5958 Columbia Parkway in Rockford, IL.

The new Volvo Rents center, an independently owned and operated franchise, carries a comprehensive line of essential equipment for the construction, commercial and industrial markets, as well as an extensive line of Volvo compact excavators and wheel loaders and backhoe and skid steer loaders.

McAllister Equipment, in operation since 1955, has long been a Volvo construction equipment dealer. "We were attracted to Volvo Rents because we've known for years that Volvo stands for quality," Moser said. "Developing a rental business was the next logical step in growing our company here in Rockford. Because we know Volvo's products so well, it made perfect sense for us to expand our relationship with the brand."

Eric Puebla serves as the store's operations manager. The store employs a staff of seven; Moser expects to double the staff by the end of the year.

For information, call the center at (815) 227-9911.