The Connell Company

Real EstateNew Jersey, United States51-200 Employees

The Connell Company is a privately owned, multi-generational conglomerate based in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. Founded in 1926 and still owned and managed by the Connell family, four generations have overseen the business, with three actively involved today, and the group emphasizes conservative management across its operations. Historically, the company built its breadth through international rice trading and sugar brokerage and later expanded into agricultural consulting, purchasing services, mining equipment, and import/export activities. 

Today, its activities span mining equipment supply and related services through Connell Mining, equipment and rolling-stock leasing via Connell Finance, forklift and material-handling equipment leasing through Connell Equipment Leasing Company, and the acquisition, development, and ownership of real estate through Connell Real Estate & Development Co. The company serves mining operators and other clients requiring equipment and leasing solutions, as well as real estate development and ownership services, leveraging a diversified platform to balance short-term profitability with longer-term objectives. In 2025, the company participated in a construction project in Berkeley Heights, illustrating ongoing local development activities.

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