DC Bates Becomes Sany America Dealer

Enlarge Image. Wayne Antobenedetto (l), DC Bates shop manager; Tony Gentile, sales manager; David Bates, office manager; and Don Bates, president and owner.

February 15, 2012–Sany America, Peachtree City, Ga., has formed a dealership agreement with DC Bates Equipment Co, Inc., Hopedale, Mass. This new dealer agreement expands Sany’s coverage to New England’s bridge, power and general contracting sectors.

DC Bates’ business previously focused on knuckle boom and aerial lift equipment, mostly serving the railroad, utilities, and precast concrete markets. The new lines of Sany rough terrain and crawler cranes will cater to bridge work, power plant, and rental fleet companies.