Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
47 years
What is your primary product or service?
Road paving and maintenance machinery
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Always around paving equipment from very young age. Was employed in fathers paving and construction business in WNY
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We are in a "niche" that is a specialty and requires attention to special needs in the market we serve in the USA as well as Canada and Europe
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
One location in Tonawanda, NY
Provide detailed directions to your location
Off Exit 2 (Colvin) on the I-290
Which areas do you service?
USA, Canada, Europe, Russia, Australia, Africa & S. America
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Barre W. Banks, Pres/CEO
What are your hours of operation?
7-5 pm daily
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Midland Machinery is positioned in the market and competes daily with some of the largest machinery makers in the World.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Calvin Coolidge said, "Persistence....Nothing in the World can take the place of persistence - Talent will not, Genius will not, Education will not. Persistence and determination alone are OMNIPOTENT."