Takeuchi-U.S. introduced EquipmentShare as a new dealer.
Located in Columbia, Mo., it will be selling the full range of Takeuchi track loaders, excavators and wheel loaders. In addition to stocking parts, this location will also be an authorized Takeuchi equipment repair center to support new and existing customers.
Established in 2014, EquipmentShare provides multiple lines of equipment manufacturers for a wide variety of customers, including large commercial construction and local contractors.
In other news, Takeuchi awarded Star Equipment as the 2019 Dealer of the Year for the Central Midwest Region. Takeuchi Central Midwest Region Business Manager Shay Klusmeyer presented the award to members of Star Equipment at the 2020 CONEXPO-CON/AGG Show in Las Vegas.
Star Equipment was named Takeuchi’s Central Midwest Dealer of the Year after considering its commitment and excellence in a number of areas including sales performance, parts support, product support and training. The full-service dealer has four locations in Iowa: Ames, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines and Waterloo.
Case Construction Equipment has donated a skid-steer to Wichita Habitat for Humanity, expanding the manufacturer’s relationship with the international nonprofit organization dedicated to improving lives through affordable home ownership.
Globally, Habitat for Humanity has helped build, renovate and repair more than 600,000 decent, affordable houses sheltering more than 3 million people worldwide.
“This incredibly versatile machine will add efficiency and safety, and help meet many of the special challenges we face when working on urban infill lots in Wichita,” said Ann Fox, executive director, Wichita Habitat for Humanity. “The skid-steer will be used to clear dead trees, concrete and brush from vacant lots. It also will manage dirt work, grade, unload and move construction materials and help set trusses. In the past, large groups of volunteers would be assembled to do this work, or equipment was loaned or rented, adding complexity to scheduling.”
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America welcomed its newest dealership, located in Casper, Wyo. With the addition of Isuzu Truck of Wyoming, the company now has dealerships in all 50 states.
The dealership is owned and operated by William F. and R. Fred DeVore. Isuzu Commercial Truck of America now has 297 full-line dealerships and 13 service-only facilities across the U.S.
“We are thrilled to welcome the DeVore brothers and Isuzu Truck of Wyoming to the Isuzu family,” said Shaun C. Skinner, president of Isuzu Commercial Truck of America. “The DeVores already have a strong truck presence throughout the state and are actively involved in the communities they serve. They will represent Isuzu well in the Equality State. We are even more pleased that we can now offer parts, service and sales to our customers in every state in the union. Our nationwide presence gives us an advantage over some of our competitors, and it means that the performance, economy, quality and durability of Isuzu trucks are more accessible than ever.”
Kichler Lighting will exit its Dallas Market Center (DMC) space, effective August 2020. The decision was carefully considered and based on several factors, including, but not limited to, the desire to adapt to a rapidly changing marketplace that will best serve customers and their consumers on the path to project success.
“Pivoting away from Lightovation was not an easy or quick decision for us, and we thank the DMC for our partnership throughout the years. Challenges and obstacles often open doors for innovation, and we intend to continue to be at the forefront of customer experience and support at all levels,” said Irene Tasi, president, Kichler Lighting. “In November, we will introduce digital tools and virtual events that will provide customers with experiential access to Kichler products and information. In 2021 and beyond, we will continue to reinvent the customer experience by hosting exceptional in-person events that we are certain participants will find to be a thoughtful reinvestment of our engagement with them and their experience with our product.”
Fecon added Luby Equipment as a new distributor for Missouri and Illinois. It sells new and used Construction Machinery from locations in Cape Girardeau, Fenton and O’Fallon, Mo., and Caseyville, Quincy and Springfield, Ill. Luby Equipment also boasts extensive service capabilities, with 24/7 service either on-site and in their shops, and parts delivery.
In addition to Fecon, Luby sells Case Construction, Takeuchi, Toro, Indeco, Wacker Neuson and Atlas Copco products.
