In business in Glastonbury for nearly 55 years, Cofiell's Sport & Power Equipment’s longevity exemplifies its strong commitment to provide the best service possible and the highest quality equipment to its local customers.
The family-owned business, which sells power equipment and toys - everything to take you from work time to play time - launched in 1969 when its founder, Jack Cofiell, couldn’t find any place locally to buy a snowmobile.
“He knew what kind he wanted, but there were no dealers around here, so he, my grandmother and my father started the store,” says Kevin Cofiell, Jack’s grandson and one of the store’s co-owners today. “Snowmobiles were very popular, but you needed to sell something the rest of the year and we decided to go the power equipment route.”
Cofieill’s still sells a large variety of snowmobiles, along with commercial and residential power tools and toys, including lawn mowers, chain saws, All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs), construction and multi-purpose pumps, generators and snowblowers,
Cofiell’s services all of its products and has fully-staffed parts and service departments.
Some of Cofiell’s most popular products include zero-turn riding mowers, as well as ATVs and UTVs.
“One of our biggest sellers are zero turn motors because they’re fast and everybody wants their time back. A zero turn mower takes the tedious task of mowing the lawn and gets it done quicker. That gives people more time to play and more time for their toys. We also sell a lot of chainsaws. People are getting back to burning wood in their houses for heat or for the ambiance of a wood fire. And when they’re cutting down trees and cutting up wood they find they need an ATV to load it and haul it out.”
Cofiell’s customers include homeowners as well as commercial landscapers and groundskeepers. Its customer base, Kevin adds, appreciates Cofiell’s long history here, and what that brings with it, a strong commitment to the community as well as knowledgeable staff that wants to help buyers find the right equipment for their needs.
Today the store is owned by Kevin and his father, Jay Cofiell.
“Being family-owned means we provide personalized service. For us, it’s making sure that the piece of equipment you purchase is the right one. We don’t try to sell you the most expensive thing or the biggest, baddest thing. It means taking the time to ask the questions about what you’re looking to do with this tool or toy, as opposed to going to a big-box store, where there’s usually no one to help you or to provide service after the sale.”
That kind of commitment to service, he adds, includes carrying the brands that have stood the test of time and have consistent customer satisfaction.
Some of the brands Cofiell’s carries include Stihl, Honda, Exmark, Scag, Arctic Cat and Husqarvana.
“We started with Arctic Cat and we have always carried the best brands on the market and we keep them. They are brands with longevity and they’re here for their customers. That kind of quality makes it easier for our company to succeed.”
Cofiell's Sport & Power Equipment
46 Krieger Lane
Online: Cofiells.com
860-659-0553
On Facebook: @cofiellssportandpower
On Instagram: @cofiells