21.07.2020

JLG expands Russian distribution

JLG has appointed SkyTech as its distributor for the Volga Federal District of Russia in the South East of the country. Covering over 400,000 square miles, it is twice the size of France and three times that of Germany, with a population of around 30 million.

Based in Kazan City, SkyTech opened for business in 2010 as part of Spets Tech Trading, and was set up as a separate legal entity in 2013 to supply lifting equipment, along with earth moving, road and warehouse equipment. It is now responsible for all sales and after sales support in the region including replacement parts. Other brands represented include Atlas loaders, and Kubota excavators. In 2014 the company set up a rental operation as a sub dealer for Cramo/Ramirent owned Fortrent.
The distribution contracts were signed at the offices of JLG Russia in Moscow.
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Liana Ayupova of JLG and Georgy Cherepanov of SkyTech sign the dealer agreement, with Konstantin Kashkin of JLG (standing), and Alexander Kuzmin of SkyTech

JLG sales director for the Middle East, Africa, Russia and India Ian Hume said: “JLG is pleased to announce this distribution agreement with SkyTech, partnering with a knowledgeable and strong distributor which offers a unique level of service in the region. Their appointment will be a significant improvement in fulfilling the need for access equipment in the region.”

SkyTech director Georgy Cherepanov added: "We are excited to partner with another world leader in the form of JLG Industries. We expect the market to grow for access equipment. Our customers are our greatest priority to whom we now offer the advantage of JLG access equipment in the region".

Business manager Alexander Kuzmin said: “We have ambitious plans for the region, driven through putting our customers first. The base of SkyTech’s relationship with its customers is founded on class leading customer service throughout every touchpoint in our company.”
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(L-R) Konstantin Kahskin, Liana Ayupova and Alexander Kryukov of JLG with Alexander Kuzmin and Georgy Cherepanov of SkyTech