About Us
Our Beginnings
Celebrating 30 Years of Momentum Patrick Chan and Andrew Owen both worked for Alston’s, Agents for JCB earth moving equipment and makers of the first backhoe tractor in the world. By 1990, JCB Trinidad was no more. Patrick Chan, in his determination to provide a high standard of service, moved onwards, purchasing a new Nissan Patrol 4WD pick up and a new tool kit. He began accepting requests to service and maintain JCB machines. He was eventually joined by Andrew Owen and together they were an unstoppable, dynamic team, managing to keep the JCB name alive. From providing heavy equipment service and JCB part sales, they then purchased an old JCB Backhoe, refurbished it and rented this machine to local contractors. Business grew despite hard economic times and soon it was necessary to move operations to a more suitable location in El Socorro.
When Mr. Owen passed away in 2005, his shares were purchased by Patrick Chan’s son, Russell Chan, who eventually merged Chan’s Equipment Rentals with Chan and Owen. Russell Chan, inspired by his father, and equipped with the drive to possess his own Equipment Rentals proceeded to purchase his first Dump Truck at the age of 17 years. He started business in a garage under a house in San Juan, where he later bought his first backhoe. Russell Chan later diversified and partnered with several quarries.
Today, Chan and Owen Equipment Service Company Limited and other companies in the group, are subsidiaries of the registered Chan Group of Companies General Contractors.
Vision
To be the leading provider of all the resources under one umbrella in the construction and development industry by:
- Setting the stage for the next phase of the company’s leadership, growth, and training facility.
- Creating sustainable value for our shareholders, employees, contractors, suppliers, customers, business partners, and host community.
- Strive to achieve to be the leading provider in the industry in practice.
- Aspiring to provide a safe working environment and best practice that is governed by the Health and Safety body.
- Building relationships by collaborating and networking in our diverse economy.
Mission
To combine aggressive strategic marketing with quality products and services at competitive prices in the industry, enable economic growth through infrastructure development, and provide solutions that affect the environment and the economy.