About Us

Our reputation is built on integrity and fair dealings with our customers, suppliers, and employees.
We have long-standing relationships with our customers and manufacturers.
Our management is on-site and accessible.
We have served the Rocky Mountain West since 1953.

We continually evaluate our current and potential manufacturers to ensure the best products are available for our customers.
We have the people and facilities to maximize customer up-time.

Our people are up-to-date on trends, requirements, and best practices in your industry.
We offer extensive training on technical operation and maintenance.

The Faris-Moritz Equipment Company is founded as a construction supply firm by Lloyd Faris and Charlie Moritz.

1953

Charlie Moritz retires, and the company becomes Faris Machinery.

Roger Poulson acquires 100% ownership in Faris, becomes the leader of the company and manages it for 28 years.

Main office is established in Commerce City, where it remains today.

Faris Machinery opens its branch in Grand Junction.

Roger Poulson retires and his sons Todd Poulson and Giles Poulson take over the company.

Faris Machinery opens a branch in Colorado Springs.

Giles Poulson acquires 100% interest in Faris, buying out his brother Todd.

Faris Machinery acquires Boyle Equipment.

Faris Machinery acquires Foster Equipment.

Eric Poulson becomes as an equity owner and takes on management of the Grand Junction branch.

Faris Machinery welcomes Brad Elliott, a trusted financial advisor, as an owner.