COVER FEATURE
Bringing equipment and
know-how to a small island
off the coast of Nova Scotia
in the hopes of solving a
200-year-old mystery and to
be part of the reality television
series, The Curse of Oak Island
By Paul Adair
The mystery surrounding Nova Scotia’s Oak Island has
captivated the imagination for more than 200 years.
Since 1861, a number of unsuccessful, and sometimes
tragic, attempts have been made to solve the puzzle,
and the search for truth more often than not has led to more
questions. From a treasure trove of pirate booty to holy artifacts
related to the Knights Templar, public speculation continues
to run rampant on what exactly lies beneath the surface of
Oak Island. Now, a drilling company out of Salt Lake City,
Utah, alongside a popular television series hopes to finally
uncover the mystery of Oak Island.
Created in 2007 by Louis “Lou” Lucido, ROC Equipment
is a foundation equipment company that provides new and
used specialty foundation drilling equipment. The company
specializes in foundation drilling, anything from small diameter
(20 inches) up to 14 feet in diameter. This versatility allows
ROC to work with both smaller operations, as well as some of
the largest contractors and owners in the world.
A change of leadership
In 2012, Lou sadly passed away as a result of an industrial
accident and his then 26-year-old daughter, Vanessa, took
over the reins of the company.
“It was a forced and hurried introduction into the business
as I became head of ROC,” said Vanessa Lucido, CEO at ROC
Equipment. “I was able to rely on my team’s industry knowledge
and experience, learning to trust those who worked under
my dad. We may be a small team here at ROC, but we are
high-performing and consider ourselves to be family.”
In the years since taking the helm, Lucido has greatly
expanded the reach and capabilities of her company.
Originally ROC stayed close to home and served the Western
U.S. The company’s presence is now felt around the globe.
ROC serves customers in both North and South America
while maintaining physical locations along the U.S. West
Coast. Its equipment yards are situated in Phoenix, Ariz.,
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