Seasoned, Savvy & Celebrating 86 Years

It’s rare today when a firm can proudly say they’re independent, strong and been that way for 86 years. Construction rental specialist Drobach Equipment Rental Co. in Union, N.J. is one of those firms.

“We’ve attracted a formidable customer base who has over the years remained loyal to our company for their needs in construction equipment,” offers third-generation owner John Drobach and the grandson of Founder Peter A. Drobach. “My grandfather was a six-day bicycle racer. As one of a team of five guys on one bike, he would race for six days at a time around a wooden track. Races often took place in the old Newark Velodrome, the old Madison Square Garden, up in Boston, and over in Europe.”

“He had good staying power, and thighs like you wouldn’t believe,” says John. “But it was a tough sport. When he fell off the bike he’d get splinters that were 10-14 inches long. He also broke his collarbone.” With the rise of motorcycle races and stock car races, so fell the popularity of the six-day racers. Yet racer Peter had managed to garner a few fans over the years.