WEST FARGO, ND  Bobcat Company has expanded its dealer network with the addition of Bobcat of Sacramento and Bobcat of Reno as authorized sales, service, parts and rental providers of Bobcat equipment. The dealerships are located at 575 Display Way, Sacramento, California, and 7755 Security Circle, Reno, Nevada, respectively.

Bobcat of Sacramento and Bobcat of Reno join the Bobcat Central Inc. enterprise as its fourth and fifth locations. Bobcat Central first opened its doors in Stockton, California, in November 1976, by Lou and Josie Franzia, with their son, Don, joining the enterprise a year later. Lou saw one of the first Bobcat skid-steer loaders and knew it was a must-have piece of equipment.

"I believe in the Bobcat product line and am happy to help customers from Fresno, California, to Reno, Nevada, purchase the right machines for the right jobs," said Don Franzia, Bobcat Central Dealer Principal. "Bobcat Company is the original inventor of the skid-steer loader. My father knew Bobcat equipment could decrease the amount of backbreaking labor required in the construction, dairy and swimming pool industries. The machines can fit in small work spaces and have endless uses."

The enterprise prides itself on having a knowledgeable staff who know equipment and can provide the parts and service customers need. Bobcat of Sacramento and Bobcat of Reno will distribute Bobcat equipment throughout central California and western Nevada.

"The key to our success has been the devotion of our long-term employees and loyal customers," said Franzia. "We have been a family-owned operation for over forty years."