19.03.2018

New Turkish dealer for JLG

JLG has appointed Kale Makina Pazarlama as its aerial lift and telehandler distributor for Turkey.

Kale Makina Pazarlama was established in 1978 and is based in Tuzla, Istanbul with 32 locations/outlets across Turkey. It also handles Merlo telehanders, Gehl equipment - including skid steers, Avant loaders and Kubota mini excavators. It employs 20 sales managers and three sales support managers, covering agriculture, construction, mining, municipality and rental markets. In addition to 30 workshops, it runs a fleet of 100 mobile service vans. JLG was previously represented by Karyer-Tatmak.

Karel Huijser, general manager JLG Europe said: “JLG is pleased to announce this distribution agreement. With Kale Makina, JLG has partnered with a strong and knowledgeable distributor which offers a unique level of service in the region. JLG’s customers will benefit from the support that the company can provide. Their appointment will be a significant improvement in providing sales and service in the growing Turkish market.”
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(L-R) Karel Huijser of JLG and Ozhan Keskin of Kale seal the distribution agreement

Kale Makina business development director Ozbilen Keskin added: “The products of JLG fit well in our product portfolio. It is top of the range equipment, manufactured to the highest standards. JLG offers a wide range of access equipment and is considered to be a market leader. Being able to partner with a world leader will advance Kale Makina on the Turkish equipment market.”