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1959   Benson Specialty Company established in Mobile, AL to service commercial vessels.

1960   Renamed Benson-Saunders Specialty, Inc.

1966   Andrew A. Saunders, Sr., named President.

1968   Renamed Saunders Engine & Equipment Company, Inc.

1975   Andrew A. Saunders, Jr., named President.

1986   Enters the specialized high-performance marine engine service market with one man and one service vehicle.

1990  

Saunders Engine & Equipment named “Small Business of the Year” by the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Saunders Engine & Equipment Company is very proud of our tradition of performance and integrity. Founded in 1959, our company has long established itself as the premier marine service provider on the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico. Saunders is a full-service operation, ready to exceed the expectations of our customers.


SaundersFamily Owned and Operated

In 1959, Saunders Engine & Equipment Company, Inc., was founded in Mobile, AL, by Andrew Saunders, Sr.  From the beginning, Mr. Saunders established customer service as the primary responsibility of the company.  He believed that if you “did a man a good job”, that he would call you back.  Today, the Saunders family is still a big part of the company.  Members of the second and third generation represent the majority of company ownership and are currently active in management. The ethic of our founder also lives on in our skilled craftsmen and technicians, many of whom are long term Saunders’ employees. 


Can Do Attitude“Can Do” Attitude

It is a trademark of Saunders Engine & Equipment Company that we are willing to take on complex tasks in challenging circumstances.  We are always seeking ways to perform, not excuses why something can’t be done.  Our customers have gotten used to the fact that we will work with them to meet their goals even when other companies have turned them away.  Additionally, we will travel anywhere, at anytime to meet our customers’ needs. 

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