Our History
In 1959, rental store employees Leo Swan and Ed Harding noted that their customers had recurring problems when resurfacing uneven concrete floors. At that time, the ways to level and smooth concrete surfaces were limited to using one’s hands or crudely modified buffing machines. To help their customers, the budding entrepreneurs created the modern day concrete floor grinder. While this lone grinder was only intended to satisfy their current clientele, news of its existence spread, and wait times for the grinder swelled. Eventually, with this grinder as their cornerstone, Leo and Ed founded Equipment Development Company, or EDCO – a manufacturer of “Rental-Tough” products. Today, the Swan and Harding families own and operate EDCO, offering an array of products.
What We Believe
WE BELIEVE IN
Training
We always provide the knowledge needed to be successful with EDCO products. We are trainers before sellers.
WE BELIEVE IN
Quality & Safety
That’s why we practice LEAN Manufacturing and create our products inside one modern facility in historic Frederick, Maryland, USA.
WE BELIEVE IN
Technology
EDCO invests in both manufacturing and training technology. From Laser Fabricating to Powder Coating to CNC Machining, our facility contains the latest manufacturing equipment and software. From YouTube to X to Webinars, and QRCs, we love web-based training technology.
WE BELIEVE IN
American Manufacturing
We say EDCO products “Stayed In America.” While other manufacturers move overseas and back when convenient, we believe in the importance of staying home and working smarter. EDCO’s commitment to American manufacturing is unwavering.
WHAT KEEPS US UP AT NIGHT
Everyone at EDCO understands we don’t exist without our customers. Our customers deserve safe, long-lasting products and our help making them successful. We make sure all of your questions are answered. Some companies just say they answer all inquiries, we actually do. Test us!
WHO WE WANT TO BE
We want to be our customers’ most trusted vendor. We want to be the leader. We strive to be ahead of the curve and create. We want to continue to be proud.
