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Feenaughty Machinery: Answering Contractors' Calls for 120 Years

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Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Feenaughty Machinery Co. has been supporting the construction and forestry industries in the Pacific Northwest for over 120 years. 

A family-operated business since 1901, the company is recognized for its dedication to serving customers with honesty and integrity through five generations. 

Feenaughty was a finalist in Equipment World’s 2023 Big Iron Dealer of the Year.

Starting with sales of street cleaners when founder and Irish immigrant William Orlando Feenaughty moved from New York to Portland, the company has evolved to various types of timber and construction equipment. 

Maintaining a concept of cautious growth in recent years, the company has expanded to locations in Eugene, Oregon, and Woodville (Seattle), Washington.

Today, Feenaughty President Randy Harris says they sellmost everything that moves dirt under the brands Develon (formerly Doosan), Kobelco, and Takeuchi.

"It's hard to serve three masters, but that's why when we do get to that level where we can be top five, top three with all three of them, we emphasize the importance of developing those relationships with the customers,” said Brendan Green, general manager.