Power Equipment Trade magazine Associate Editor Jay Donnell has the opportunity to visit Clive Power Equipment in Des Moines, Iowa. Clive Power Equipment has been a force in Iowa for nearly 20 years. The company has built a strong reputation in Des Moines and continues to grow and build on those strengths. Clive Power is Iowa’s leader for Toro, Exmark and Stihl sales. The business focuses on selling and servicing products that will help its customers operate efficiently and profitably. John Agans and his brother Chuck bought the business in April of 1996 and doubled it in a short amount of time. When they bought Clive, the three major brands they have today were already in place, but the previous owner had grown the business as much as he could. “We were able to take the business to the next level and make it the largest in the state for all three of those major brands,” John says. “Our philosophy is to keep it real simple.”

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Written By: Jay Donnell
Company: Clive Power Equipment
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
PET Issue: September 2015

Check out other articles in the September issue of Power Equipment Trade magazine.
Power Equipment Trade magazine’s September 2015 issue highlights the recent Honda Dream Garage event, held in July in San Marcos, California. It features our annual 2016 Mower and Accessories Preview, showcasing the latest in mowing technology. Also featured is Des Moines, Iowa’s Clive Power Equipment and their diversified business. Other articles include dealer opinion columns, industry insider columns, business tips, the latest industry news and new products.