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Blue Hat Crane, Tadano America Form Partnership

November 10, 2015 - In 2015, Blue Hat Crane of Kansas City signed up as a representative for Tadano cranes and acquired an ATF 180G-5 all-terrain crane, a GR-1000XL rough-terrain crane, and GR-750XL RT crane for their fleet.

 

“Blue Hat will be a key player in growing Tadano’s market share in Missouri and Kansas,“ said Jay Shiffler, executive vice president of sales, marketing and customer service for Tadano America. “We’re glad to have a committed partner that will serve our customers and products well.“

 

Changing needs also led the company to build a new 22 acre facility with a 60,000 square foot maintenance shop and warehouse. At their June open house event, Blue Hat displayed a number of cranes available for rent or sale including the newest Tadano additions to their fleet. 

 

“Our new equipment acquisitions have enabled Blue Hat to expand both our bare rental and operated and maintained fleets," said David Lapin, sales representative for Blue Hat Crane. “The new crane shop is part of our commitment to supplying the latest equipment, parts and service available in the industry.“

 




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