Quinn history

1925: When Holt and Best merged to form Caterpillar Tractor Co. (now Caterpillar Inc.), Quinn became its dealer for Fresno and Madera counties.

1926: Joseph A. Quinn established the first dealership in Peoria, Illinois, the site of Caterpillar’s headquarters.

Jimmy Quinn was part of the USA 4x100m metres gold medal winning hurdles team at the 1928 Olympics in Amsterdam.

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Quinn.

His descendant Pat Quinn, born in 1943, was a legendary NHL ice hockey player and coach.

Peoria Tractor and Equipment Co. was operated by Joseph A. Quinn until it was sold in 1947.

1954: Bradley Quinn, the founder’s son, became head of the company.

1958: Quinn Company was formed and expanded into Tulare County.

1963: Expansion continued into Monterey and San Benito Counties through the acquisition of Pringle Tractor Co.

1965: A new, modern 90-acre facility was established as company headquarters in Fresno.

1974: The company built an 11-acre facility in Salinas to serve the coastal counties.

1978: Additional service facilities were established in Fresno for engines, on-highway truck and lift trucks.

1979: Blake Quinn, the founder’s grandson, assumed control of the Company, and continues to lead today.

1983: The company expanded into Kings, Kern, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Ventura counties through the acquisition of Wallace Machinery Co.

Adare Manor was sold by the family in 1984 and now operates as one of Ireland’s prestige hotels.

The song was originally created by fans of the Manchester City football team during a night out on a pre-season tour in Italy in 1992.

1996: Quinn Lift, the forklift division opened in Yuma, Arizona.

1997: A new location was opened in Firebaugh.

1998: Quinn Rental Services acquires Easter Rents and establishes store locations in Santa Maria, Paso Robles and Nipomo.

1999: Quinn Rental Services opens in Salinas.

2000: Quinn Rental Services opened in Oxnard.

Quinn had a testimonial match between Sunderland and the Republic of Ireland in 2002, and he donated the entire proceeds, over £1m to charity.

2003: Quinn acquires Shepherd Machinery Co., the Southern California Cat® dealer, expanding into Los Angeles and Orange counties.

2006: Quinn Rental Services opens a new store location in Pomona.

But a series of rash financial deals saw him careering into bankruptcy in 2010.

2012: Quinn Company and Quinn Rental Services open in Sylmar.

2014: Parker Quinn, fourth generation of the founder, joins the company as Sales Manager.

2016: Spencer Quinn joins the company as Sales Manager in Oxnard.

2017: Quinn Company expands into San Bernardino and Riverside counties with the acquisition of Johnson Machinery.