May 4, 2023 – Mellott Company has made another strong strategic move. Rich Blake, Mellott Company president and CEO, and Abbay Blankenship, Southern Machinery Co. owner and president, announced that their companies have entered into an agreement for Mellott to acquire Southern Machinery. “This is an exciting opportunity for our family, dedicated associates and loyal business partners,” Abbay said. “With Mellott’s expertise and resources, Southern Machinery will grow to better serve our customers by adding to our inventory, sales force and service teams.” Blake added, “In Southern Machinery, we add another quality business partner with a long history of serving the Aggregates industry. Abbay and her team bring experience, core competency, and a customer focus that will further strengthen Mellott as the preeminent service provider to the industry.”