27.09.2012

MEC opens European facility

US specialist aerial lift manufacturer MEC has opened a new European distribution facility in De Lier, the Netherlands - south of Den Haag/The Hague near the Hook of Holland.

The new facility which is being overseen by Jim Tolle, vice president strategic development international markets, will serve as a warehouse for new machines and replacement parts and house a workshop to carry out pre-delivery inspections, and handle all service related matters.
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The MEC Titan 40-S offers up to 46ft/14.2 metres of working height

Tolle said: “With the success of our Specialised products such as our Titan Boom 40S lift and the pre orders of our soon to be released Titan 60-S boom lift, along with our Crossover series, Speed Level line and our electric powered 4WD rough terrain scissor lifts in the North American markets, the next logical step is to open our own operations in Europe.”
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Jim Tolle

“This location was chosen because of its proximity to the port and its central location. This will allow us to provide our customers with a quick turnaround once the product arrives in Europe. We already have market share within Europe. With the addition of this facility we can offer our products and services to those who have purchased before and to new customers in markets we have yet to establish.”

“Our motto is to be a manufacturer and supplier of ‘Equipment Solutions’ that yield a safer work environment, increased productivity, and a lower cost of operation. As a result we have many solutions that are not offered by competing manufacturers which are absolutely perfect for the European market. It’s time for better equipment solutions and we intend to offer just that.”

“This facility is the first step in our planned expansion for the European market. In early 2013, we plan to on open a similar operation in the UK.”