ConstrucTÜBE: Tool time

Tool time
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Abby BeMent - Construction News Ltd. on 04/12/2010 05:02:00 pm
 
“The idea of opening a tool rental store came to me in the ‘70s,” Simpson
said.  “There seemed to be a need for a tool rental business for contractors
here in Houston.   Over the years, we have increased inventory and bought land
around us for parking.”
Juan Rodriguez manages the shop and works at the counter.  He is bi-lingual and
Simpson says he is effective with communicating with customers.
Simpson’s wife Vicky manages the office and has worked at North Main Tool
Rental since the very beginning.  Their children used to work at the company
when they were younger.
“Vicky and I have been married for 31 years,” Simpson said.  “Before we
were married, Vicky took business classes in college, made jewelry, worked as a
secretary and also at a bank.   She is well qualified.
“We are currently doing some remodeling at our home.  On the weekends, we are
always spending time doing either tile or cabinetry work.”
In addition, Simpson is an avid hunter.  He goes whitetail deer hunting in East
Texas in the fall.
“In this business, I have noticed that I am not able to drive very far from
the store,” he said.  “I go hunting at places that are within reason.  I
have been hunting in Centerville, TX since the mid-‘60s.
“Deer hunting to me is really a family operation.  For us it is all about
campfires, the stars and the kids learning about respecting the land and
people.”
Founded in 1976, North Main Tool Rental rents tools and equipment to the
construction industry.     –ab
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