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Helping People Succeed in Municipal Sales

Posted on by Lila Fick
During his five years at Aspen Equipment as a project manager and his transition to municipal sales, John Orzechowski has accrued lots of knowledge with the industry vehicles that Aspen Equipment sells, rents and builds.
What do you do on a daily basis?
I work with Aspen’s customers to quote a wide range of equipment, assist customers with finding the right equipment options to fulfill their needs, [and] work closely with Aspen’s Project management department to ensure customer requirements are being met during the production process.
How does your position “help people succeed” and how does it impact Aspen?
Aspen Equipment really does “help people succeed.” Every time I work with a customer to find the best possible truck design and best combination of equipment to do the job I “help them succeed” and do the job efficiently and safely .. Quoting the correct equipment configured in a way that is efficient to produce impacts Aspen’s ability to maintain profitability on my sales.
Any funny stories?
Customers always want more than they can fit on a truck..ALWAYS!
What’s your favorite/worst part of the job?
The parts of my job I enjoy the most are the relationships I have with both customers and the team of people at Aspen I work with daily to design quote and sell the complex equipment we deal with. I also really enjoy the problem solving that comes up often..(Customer wants this truck to be able to do this? How are we going to make that work?) I think [the] least favorite part of my job is the paperwork…But that comes with any job. Overall, I love what I do!

Aspen Equipment Supplies Tri-County Construction With Two Grove Rough-Terrain Cranes

Posted on by Lila Fick

Aspen Equipment delivered a 120 ton capacity Grove GRT8120 and 165 ton capacity Grove GRT9165 to Iowa-based Tri-County Construction on New Year’s Eve, 2021. The three-axle GRT9165 enables the hoisting of heavier loads at a greater radius. The seven-section MEGAFORM boom of the GRT8120 offers class-leading charts with an additional pinning location at 90% that helps to increase capacities and enhance flexibility in lift planning. Read the entire press release on constructionequipmentguide.com.

Northland Crane Service Grows Fleet With National Crane Boom Trucks from Aspen Equipment

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Minnesota-based Northland Crane Service supports multiple industries with their lifting needs. The company recently added to their fleet with the purchase of new National Crane 55L boom trucks from Aspen Equipment. Read the full story in the November 2021 issue of Western Builder.

New Bronto Aerial Platforms Delivered by Aspen Equipment

Posted on by Lila Fick

Bronto Skylift distributor Aspen Equipment recently delivered new aerial platforms to customers in California and South Dakota. Based in Minnesota, Aspen’s build and delivery capabilities enable it to serve customers in many industries around the country. Aspen has been a North American dealer for Bronto for nearly 22 years, and is a distributor in 10 states.

The Bronto deliveries include the SI197HDT insulated work platform (pictured), and the S200XDT aerial work platform. These models include key features designed for safe working access to overhead power lines. Both units were mounted on their chassis in Bronto Skylift’s workshop in Orlando, Florida. Jed Fischbach, Aspen’s Territory Manager, worked extensively with the clients to ensure that the Bronto model they received would fit their needs for high-reach accessibility. Says Fischbach, “We are happy to be the one-stop shop for the best and tallest aerials available in North America for our customers.”

For more on Bronto Skylift, visit brontoskylift.com. Click here to view Aspen aerial products and capabilities. You can read the entire article on Lift and Access.

Aspen Equipment Dealer ABC Rentals Featured in CEG

Posted on by Lila Fick

ABC Rentals (abcrentalsinc.com), one of Aspen Equipment’s associate dealers in the Western Dealers network for Western snow plows sales and service, was recently featured in Construction Equipment Guide. Learn more on Construction Equipment Guide.

Contact us if you are interested in joining the largest network of Western plow dealers in the Midwest as an associate dealer of Aspen Equipment.

Aspen Delivers Second Grove Truck Crane to Lift-All Crane Service

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Aspen Equipment’s branch location in Omaha, Nebraska, is pleased to help Nebraska-based Lift-All Crane Service (liftallcrane.com) with their fleet lifting abilities. Delivered in 2020, the Grove TMS500-2 is a lightweight truck crane that features quick set-up and versatile taxi crane capabilities. Read the press release on Manitowoc’s website.

David Phillips Joins Aspen Equipment as New Territory Manager

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Today Aspen Equipment announces that David Phillips will be joining the company as the truck equipment territory manager for Iowa and Nebraska.

In his new role, Phillips will draw on his years in the truck equipment industry to promote Aspen Equipment and its capabilities for building and supplying equipment trucks. “I’ll be able to bring strong product knowledge to the territory and be able to directly manage the buying process to ensure that my customers are getting [the] best solution for their business.

Todd Foster, President of Aspen Equipment says, “the people at Aspen have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Phillips throughout his many years in the industry. Over that time, David’s professionalism, positive attitude and unwavering customer service have always impressed. I am thrilled to have him join the Aspen Team and look forward to the success he will bring to the organization and our Iowa and Nebraska customers.” Pictures left to right is Aspen Sales Manager Bruce Harrod, Phillips, and Aspen President Todd Foster. Read this story on Construction Equipment Guide.

Aspen Equipment’s Director of Sales Dick Kennedy Retires After Four Decades

Posted on by Lila Fick

Aspen Equipment is announcing that Director of Sales Dick Kennedy has decided to retire at the end of 2020. Jed Fischbach will step into the role effective January 2021.

Kennedy celebrates over four decades at Aspen Equipment, and is the company’s longest serving employee. Jed Fischbach, Aspen’s territory manager, notes that Kennedy’s most memorable trait is his “ability to maintain relationships with customers and to remember something about each and [every one] of them.” His retirement is “well-deserved.”

Reflecting on his career, Kennedy says that it’s “been a wonderful experience that has afforded me many valuable opportunities to learn and grow. I am very grateful to have been part of this company.” Read the entire press release on constructionequipmentguide.com.

Aspen Equipment Adds Class Leading NBT60XL to Line-Up

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For the best load chart and reach combination of any 60 USt crane on the market, Aspen Equipment is pleased to add the new National Crane NBT60XL crane to its sales and rental fleet. With a hydraulically removable counterweight that’s configurable from zero to 16,000 lbs, the NBT60XL allows users flexibility in choosing the right setup for any task.

Influenced by its successful forerunner the NBT60L, the NBT60XL features additional enhancements in the 60 USt market, whether it’s a boom truck or truck crane. The crane combines boom length and load chart capacity with a sturdy feel and maneuverability for any jobsite. It offers a 151′ five-section, full-power boom for outstanding reach, but with an overall vehicle length of just under 45 ft, the NBT60XL remains highly roadable. Other features that are available include the optional 36 ft offsettable lattice jib or two-piece 26 ft – 45 ft telescopic jib. Contact Aspen Equipment for more information about the NBT60XL.