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1963
Jack Simmons begins his career with S&S Machinery
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1968
As Director of Product Development, Jack designs the 1st "scoop"
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1970's
S&S rapidly expands becoming the worldwide leader in battery powered mining vehicles. Dozens of new products are developed including the popular 480 series.
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1987-1992
As the industry consolidated, Jack serves as Executive Vice President of Simmons-Rand. Pictured: Simmons Rand displaying at 1988 MINExpo in Chicago, Illinois
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1990's
Jack co-owns and operates a successful coal mining operation utilizing battery haulage
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2005
With sons John and Matt, Simmons Equipment Company is formed
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2005
The S280 Class Scoop is introduced (Simmons Equipment Company's 1st Product)
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2007
The new S360 Class Scoop debuts at the Bluefield Coal Show
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2014
Simmons Equipment expands into current manufacturing facility in Tazewell, VA
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2019
Simmons Equipment debuts its new line of Battery Haulers
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2022
Simmons announces it has entered into a IP Licensing Deal with Caterpillar for certain products, further expanding its growing portfolio
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2024
Simmons Equipment expands operations into new Russell County facilities