Burwell Material Handling Acquires W.E. Johnson Equipment Company

Burwell Material Handling announced its acquisition of W.E. Johnson Equipment Company, a Florida-based material handling equipment dealer with locations in Miami and Fort Myers. The acquisition expands Burwell’s national footprint to 20 branches, further strengthening its ability to serve customers across the Southeast and beyond.

Burwell will update and rebrand the two W.E. Johnson locations, which were originally founded in 1958. Planned upgrades include expanded parts distribution, additional service bays and increased rental equipment space. These enhancements aim to provide customers with access to more brands, resources and a broader lineup of services.

“We’re thrilled to welcome the W.E. Johnson team and customers into the Burwell Material Handling family,” said Kent Senf, president of Burwell Material Handling. “This move gives customers in Florida a smarter, safer way to handle their operations. By combining our team's strengths, we’re delivering on our promise to help businesses run better and grow with confidence.”

The acquisition aligns with Burwell’s mission to provide end-to-end solutions throughout the material handling lifecycle. This includes equipment sales and rentals, service custom-engineered systems, and fleet technologies.

“Whether you’re in Miami, Fort Myers or any one of our 20 locations across the country, our focus is the same,” Senf said. “We’re here to help customers make better decisions, reduce risk and stay productive with integrated solutions and responsive local support.”

Burwell reports that customers in South Florida will experience a seamless transition, with no anticipated disruption to their current service. Over time, they will gain access to Burwell’s full range of capabilities and equipment from major OEMs, including Bobcat, CLARK, JLG, Genie and Haulotte.

“For nearly four decades, the Burwell family has grown their business by listening first, acting fast and doing right by our partners,” Senf said. “We’re proud to carry that legacy forward by investing in teams like W.E. Johnson.”