01.09.2009

Two new distributors for Link Belt

Link Belt has appointed two new crane distributors in North America, General Equipment & Supplies will handle the state of North Dakota, while Consultants F. Drapeau will cover the province of Quebec.

General Equipment & Supplies, founded in 1984, is based in Fargo, North Dakota, with branches in Bismarck and Minot. Along with two locations in Minnesota. The company employs over 130 and also handles Komatsu and JCB.

Brax Snyder Link Belt’s manager of sales worldwide said: "General Equipment & Supplies has delivered outstanding product support for 25 years, That kind of experience will provide huge value to Link-Belt crane owners.”

Don Shilling, president, of General Equipment & Supplies, added: “This expansion of equipment offerings is in line with our mission of providing customers with best-in-class products backed by superior service. Our reputation for providing exceptional customer service coupled with Link-Belt’s outstanding product line is a win-win for North Dakota contractors.”

At the same time Link Belt announced the appointment of Consultants F. Drapeau, Inc. as Link-Belt crane distributor for the province of Quebec, Canada.

Drapeau, a crane specialist, was established in the late 1970’s by M. François Drapeau, since then, the company has expanded its sales of both new and used cranes, while building a strong product support business. Each year, the company handles the maintenance, inspection and certification of over 400 cranes.

Drapeau also handles Terex cranes and Altec boom trucks, it will serve Link-Belt customers from branches in St-Mathieu-de-Beloeil and Terrebonne.

“Drapeau’s longstanding tradition of quality service means that Link-Belt customers in Quebec will receive the best possible support," said Snyder. “We look forward to a close relationship with them and their customers