Broward Hydraulic-Leader in the Hydraulic Industry

Broward Hydraulic Jack Service was established in 1955 by Donald F. Smith in Broward County, a subsidary of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. By 1960, as a hydraulic jack repair facility, Don had securely positioned the company. It was not only reputable but a profitable company, too. The customer list continued to grow. By the end of 1961 he had acquired all the major american made jack franchises, not only as a service center, but also as a distributor. Included in this list were Blackhawk, Hein Werner, Walker, Ausco, Weaver, Milwaukee, Marquette, Stampco, Wheeler, Branick and OTC. Then in 1962 he became a service center for Enerpac and Greenlee. It was shorthy thereafter, that he joined an organization called the "International Hydraulic Rebuilders Association" (IRHA) later to become known as "Equipment Service Association" (ESA). Through this organization he began to learn how to diversify and added several different lines to the company. He expanded into tire changers (big four) and hospital equipment, such as operating tables and examining tables, hydraulic hand tools, krimpers, cable cutters, and pipe cutters. It was at this time the word

"jack" was dropped from the company name. It didn't take long for manufactures to realize that "Broward Hydraulic" was well established in south Florida and began calling to have their warranty work done at the facility. Outgrowing the original facility, Broward Hydraulic in 1974 moved to a 5200 square foot building that they currently occupy. Mr. Smith retired in 1986 and turned the company over to his stepson, Mike McClung, who himself had worked for Broward Hydraulic part-time through high school and started full time in 1961. After 38 plus years involved in the company yet another generation is in charge. December of 1999 Mike and

his wife Jayne retired and the reins were turned over to their son Alan McClung and his wife Tami. Broward Hydraulic continues to grow and strives to keep up with ever changing demands of our growing country. Broward Hydraulic still repairs hydraulic jacks and pallet jacks, and also is involved in many other high and low pressure hydraulic and pneumatic equiment and systems. Broward Hydraulic also saw the need for rental equipment and rents high tonage cylinders and jacks. In 1992 Broward Hydraulic became involved in repairing freon recovery machines and Robinair vacuum pumps. Broward Hydraulic is a factory authorized service center for R.T.I., Robinair, and Kentmoore yet another demand from the ever growing/changing industry with over 45 years as a family owned business Broward Hydraulic continues to grow in this specialized industry of hydraulics and remains as one of the leaders in their field.