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Paw Paw Today
By the People, for the People
Paw Paw Rentals Sold to New Local Family After 36 Years
The equipment and event rental company transitions to new ownership while maintaining its community roots.
Apr. 15, 2026 at 1:12am
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The sale of Paw Paw Rentals marks a new chapter for the long-standing equipment and event rental company as it transitions to new local ownership.Paw Paw TodayPaw Paw Rentals, a long-standing equipment and event rental business in Southwest Michigan, has been acquired by the Roskam family after more than three decades of ownership by founders Tim and Lori Tuma. The new owner, Nick Roskam, is a local native who plans to build on the company's existing foundation while making targeted investments to expand the rental fleet and event inventory.
Why it matters
The sale of Paw Paw Rentals represents a generational transition for a well-established local business that has served the community for over 35 years. The new ownership aims to preserve the company's community-focused approach while introducing technological upgrades and strategic growth initiatives.
The details
Paw Paw Rentals has been providing equipment and event rentals to homeowners, contractors, and community organizers in Southwest Michigan since 1989. Under the Tuma family's leadership, the business developed a reputation for customer service and a knowledgeable staff. The new owner, Nick Roskam, is a local native who plans to expand the rental fleet, particularly in areas like aerial and earth-moving equipment, as well as grow the event rental inventory to meet increasing regional demand. Roskam also intends to introduce updated technology, including enhanced online access to equipment availability and reservations, while maintaining traditional in-person and phone service.
- Paw Paw Rentals was founded in 1989.
- The ownership transition will take place over the next several months.
The players
Tim and Lori Tuma
The founders of Paw Paw Rentals, who have owned the business for more than 36 years.
Nick Roskam
The new owner of Paw Paw Rentals, a Southwest Michigan native and graduate of Western Michigan University who is returning to the area after working in the software industry in Chicago.
Dixie Chopper
A mower manufacturer that Paw Paw Rentals will continue to serve as a dealer, offering both sales and service.
What they’re saying
“The opportunity to purchase Paw Paw Rentals stood out because of its long-standing ties to the community.”
— Nick Roskam, New Owner
What’s next
The Tuma family will work alongside the Roskams over the next several months to ensure a smooth ownership transition, and the current staff is expected to remain in place.
The takeaway
The sale of Paw Paw Rentals represents a generational shift for a well-established local business, with the new owner committed to preserving the company's community-focused approach while introducing strategic growth initiatives and technological upgrades.
