LITTLE ROCK, Ark.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HUGG & HALL EQUIPMENT COMPANY marks its 70th Anniversary and celebrates achievement as a leading equipment dealer in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma with operations in Southern Missouri and East Texas. Just in time for anniversary celebrations, the company is excited to announce recognition for its long-term efforts by Forbes magazine. Hugg & Hall is ranked #6 on Forbes’ 2026 America’s Best-In-State Companies – Arkansas.
“Reaching this milestone of 70 years in business is such an honor. It’s a testament to the thousands and thousands of customers who have trusted us to help them with their equipment needs and honored us with their loyalty. The credit and my gratitude goes to all of the wonderful members of the Hugg & Hall team who have been so dedicated to serving our customers at the highest level possible. I’m thankful to all of our wonderful suppliers who are critical to our mission and who have trusted us to represent them. Lastly and most importantly, I’m thankful for and proud of my family who have dedicated their lives to building the Hugg & Hall community beginning with Barbara and Charlie Hugg, all of their children, and the entire Hall family. So much credit goes to my wife Lesli and my partner, Robert Hall. I’m looking forward to the next chapter in the history of this organization.” —John Hugg, President, Hugg & Hall Equipment Company
“Celebrating 70 years in business is both a privilege and a responsibility. I am honored to stand on the foundation built by those who were before us and grateful for the trust of our fellow employees, customers, and suppliers. Together we look forward to carrying on this legacy of integrity and service.” —Robert Hall, Vice President, Hugg & Hall Equipment Company
Hugg & Hall began as Lift Truck Sales and Service in 1956 and then renamed Clarklift of Arkansas in the 1960s. In 1970, Charlie Hugg purchased the company. Son, John Hugg, and son-in-law, Robert Hall, joined and made the company a family business. By the end of the 1980s, the company’s Arkansas foundation was complete. A solid framework built on employee, manufacturer and customer relationships reached across Arkansas. In 1990, company leadership went to the next generation with a new name, Hugg & Hall. John Hugg and Robert Hall took the helm and began efforts to unify, upgrade and expand the company throughout Arkansas. Beginning in 2011, the Arkansas legacy branches became growth engines propelling the company beyond the state borders and into the region. In 2026, after 70 years of continuous operations, Hugg & Hall was the leading equipment dealer in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma with operations in Southern Missouri and East Texas.
Throughout Hugg & Hall’s 70 years of continuous operations, manufacturers and industry leaders alike have recognized its excellence in business. The company is regularly included in the Rental Equipment Register Top 100 and has won awards from Taylor Machine Works, Crown Equipment Corporation, and Doosan Bobcat. These successful relationships include decades-long partnerships with industry innovators such as the 50-year collaboration with Bobcat Company. Twice, Hugg & Hall has been named a Tyson Foods Supplier of the Year. In 2023, Arkansas Business magazine awarded the company the distinction of “One of The Top 50 Best Places to Work in Arkansas.”
About Hugg & Hall
Hugg & Hall Equipment Company, headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, has been family owned and operated since 1956. The company is a full-service dealer for material handling equipment, representing Toyota, Taylor, Doosan, Crown (Arkansas only) Enersys, Combilift, Sellick, Bobcat, and more. Hugg & Hall provides comprehensive material handling solutions including new & used equipment, parts and service support, and a fleet of over 3000 rental forklifts. The company is also one of the largest construction and industrial equipment rental providers in the south, with a fleet of over 12,000 rental units. With value-added services and a focus on their customers, Hugg & Hall Equipment Company is the one-stop shop for every construction and industrial equipment need.
Contacts
For more information about Hugg & Hall Equipment Company, please contact John Hugg, President, at [email protected].
