26.01.2018

Equipment Depot adds Sany

Sany has appointed Equipment Depot as the ‘primary distribution partner’ for its heavy port handling equipment in the Americas.

The contract was signed by Equipment Depot chief executive David Turner and Dough Friesen, the new chief executive of Sany America, at Sany’s annual dealer summit in Changsha, Hunan Provence, China in December.

The multi year agreement was witnessed by Jonathan Hesener, vice president of Sales for Equipment Depot, Robert Schafer, vice president of sales for Sany Port Machinery and Richard Umstead, director of dealer sales at Sany.
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David Turner of Equipment Depot (L) and Dough Friesen of Sany America sign the distribution agreement

Equipment Depot is owned by Dutch company Pon, which owns a number of Caterpillar dealers and rental companies around the globe. Equipment Depot now covers 13 states with 35 branches and offers a wide range of equipment for sale and rental, including aerial work platforms and telehandlers. It employs over 900 staff, including 180 sales representatives, and has revenues in the region of $500 million.

Schafer added, “We have focused on finding a partner that understands the value of customer support. Equipment Depot is a unique company, committed to reimagining the material handling industry with a mission to provide the best service to customers. It is a strong partner and best positioned to grow with us in the future.”

Turner said: “We are excited about our new partnership with Sany and growing the port machinery market throughout our 1,500 mile footprint. By expanding our product offerings, we will improve the value we provide customers as a one stop shop to meet all their equipment and service needs. Sany has become a global equipment leader in a very short time and is highly committed to making a significant investment for growing the Americas market.”

Doug Friesen joined Sany America last July, following three years with hook and lifting tackle manufacturer Crosby, having left Terex in 2014.
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