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Watkins Construction To Auction 300+ Pieces of Equipment November 11
MANHATTAN, Kan., Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Construction owners and operators worldwide can bid on construction equipment in the Watkins Construction Fleet Replacement Auction. This Watkins-specific auction gives the Purple Wave buying community a unique opportunity to take home equipment they can use on their next project for years to come.
"Take care of equipment, and it'll take care of you." That's the motto Jerry Watkins has lived by for nearly 54 years running Watkins Construction, a Corsicana, Texas company that has served the southern United States for almost 70 years, since 1957.
Watkins Construction works across a wide range of project types, including heavy civil, pipelines of all sizes, compressor and pump stations, pipeline integrity, maintenance as well as emergency response and repair.
Equipment has always been Jerry's passion, an investment that got him where he is today. The equipment being sold at this auction has been utilized within Watkins Construction on past projects and has been well maintained, ready for its next owner to go straight to the jobsite.
ABOUT WATKINS CONSTRUCTION CO., LLC
Watkins Construction Co., LLC was founded in 1957 by Carmack Watkins, Jerry's father. After spending 22 years working with his dad to grow the company, Jerry purchased it and began investing in additional equipment and people to continue growth. Watkins Construction employs between 750 and 1,000 people and provides a wide range of services with a large fleet of late-model equipment that is continually being upgraded.
ABOUT PURPLE WAVE AUCTION
Purple Wave Auction was founded in 2000 and has become a leader in online equipment auctions. The company provides the easiest, most straightforward way to buy and sell equipment in the marketplace. Purple Wave is committed to the core values of trust, team, care, and passion and delivers those values throughout all offered services to bidders, buyers, and sellers.
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<p>Watkins Construction To Auction 300+ Pieces of Equipment November 11 MANHATTAN, Kan., Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Construction owners and operators worldwide can bid on construction equipment in the Watkins Construction Fleet Replacement Auction. This Watkins-specific auction gives the...</p>
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