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News Release
June 27, 2008
Compass to represent Potain self-erecting cranes
Compass Equipment has been appointed as a dealer for Manitowoc’s self-erecting crane line from Potain. The company, based in Phoenix, Ariz., will represent the brand for the state of Arizona. Compass is run by Kelly Hadland, a former Manitowoc employee and a registered professional engineer, who knows the Potain self-erecting crane line extremely well.
The company is a start-up business and has chosen to focus on self-erecting cranes. It has already established a rental fleet with a number of Potain cranes. Most of the company’s cranes are in the 85 ft –147 ft jib range. Since taking on the Potain dealership, the company is now actively pursuing sales and rental opportunities.
Joe Maslizek, regional business manager for the self-erecting crane line from Manitowoc, said the company’s hands-on approach will help them be successful.
“Compass is very proactive in its approach and stages product demonstrations for customers and prospective customers at its Phoenix headquarters,” he said. “As a company they are extremely knowledgeable both of our product and their market. We expect them to be very successful.”
Visit the company website at compassequipment.com.
About The Manitowoc Company
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. is one of the world's largest providers of lifting equipment for the global construction industry, including lattice-boom cranes,tower cranes, mobile telescopic cranes, and boom trucks. As a leading manufacturer of ice-cube machines, ice/beverage dispensers, and commercial refrigeration equipment, the company offers the broadest line of cold-focused equipment for the foodservice industry. In addition, the company is a leading provider of shipbuilding, ship repair, and conversion services for government, military, and commercial customers throughout the U.S. maritime industry.
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