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Trench Shoring Company, created by Tom Malloy, begins its fifth decade in 2023. The company is successfully guided by the second and third generation of Malloys.

In 1973 Tom Malloy reimagined his father’s general contracting company into a fledgling rental business. He envisioned the name “Trench Shoring Company” before he even had his own inventory. With the insightful vision that would guide his entire career and his company’s success, Malloy saw opportunity in Southern California’s explosive growth of new highways and building construction. He began purchasing land and shoring inventory and never looked back. Today, under the stewardship of current company President Kevin Malloy, this strategy has not wavered. The goal of Trench Shoring Company’s eleven locations is to continue to provide same day service to support projects near each of the facilities.

Over the years, the Company has made safety an integral component both for their employee workforce and also in the trenches for their clients and customers. To support their internal workforce, Kevin established a Safety Task Force with the dual goals of embedding a culture of safety throughout the company and correcting any unsafe practices. These safety goals have evolved into a detailed training manual which today includes over 30 different safety policies and procedures.

To educate and help keep clients and contractors safe in the trenches, Trench Shoring University (TSU) instructors employ state-of-the-art training tools adapted for both online (remote learning) as well as classroom situations. Competent Person Training and Confined Space Training courses meet all OSHA requirements.

Tom Malloy’s early experiences as a contractor motivated him to ensure that he would never disappoint a customer by being unable to supply the required equipment on time. In the early days, carrying a large inventory was very costly but this ensured that customers got the needed equipment in rapid response.

Notes President Kevin Malloy, “From day one, each of our locations will not launch until it is equipped with a full inventory of shoring equipment, including steel trench plates, trench shields, hydraulic shoring, slide rail and a wide range of safety equipment. Heavy and utility vehicles, crane, pickup and flatbed trucks and a well-trained staff at the ready to provide same-day service.”

There is a clear through line from Tom Malloy’s early vision for his company 50 years ago to the Malloy family management of Trench Shoring Company today: responsive service, comprehensive inventory, training, and safety. It’s a winning strategy that will continue to be foundational to the company’s future success.