Over the past few years, the sales and rentals of Merlo telehandlers and Rotos have increased significantly. This increased activity has prompted AMS to invest in opening its second location in the Midwest.

“We have many end users and dealers in the Midwest, and on the West Coast, that will greatly benefit from this second AMS location. Similar to our Rock Hill, SC headquarters, this location will provide direct sales, service, and assist with dealer inquiries.”

said Garth McGillewie, AMS president.

Ed Burchett and Blake Barker will manage this location. Both offer extensive construction and lifting industry experience.  The AMS-Kansas location– 599 North Lindenwood Dr., Olathe, KS– is convenient to exit 218 on I-35.

“This central location is a commitment to our dealers and end-users that we are here as partners as they rely on Merlo telehandlers to perform their daily trades. We are here to educate, support, and ensure they enjoy the safe and efficient operation of our equipment.  We look forward to meeting everyone.”

Burchett said.

Source: AMS Applied Machinery Sales

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“There is no better time to open new SelecTrucks locations to ensure used truck buyers have a go-to place they can confidently purchase the quality, well-cared-for used trucks they need to successfully run their businesses. We’re honored to expand our presence and ensure greater accessibility to the best trucks, with the best warranties, from the best team.”

said Mary Aufdemberg, president and general manager of Daimler Trucks Remarketing.

New SelecTrucks locations opened in Chicagoland the first few weeks of 2021 include:

• SelecTrucks of Chicago, Elmhurst, Ill.   
• SelecTrucks of Chicago, Shorewood, Ill.
• SelecTrucks of Chicago, Gary, Ind.
• SelectTrucks of North Chicago located in Hampshire, Ill.   

Like all SelecTrucks Centers, the new Chicagoland locations offer a wide selection of used trucks, industry-leading, comprehensive warranty packages, flexible financing terms, and business support. SelecTrucks Centers are staffed by knowledgeable advisors dedicated to helping customers find the right pre-owned trucks for their business.

SelecTrucks of Chicago

All three SelecTrucks of Chicago locations are part of the TransChicago Truck Group, which started with a single commercial truck dealership in Franklin Park, Illinois in 1982. All TransChicago locations are Elite Support certified to offer unmatched customer service and efficiency every time a Freightliner or Western Star truck comes in for maintenance or repair.

“Our family’s commitment to Chicagoland stretches back nearly 40 years. We are dedicated to ensuring that all of our customers, regardless of the industry they serve, price point, or application have access to the best trucks and after-purchase support on the road today. We are all thrilled to introduce SelecTrucks centers at our dealerships, as together we share unwavering principles and commitment to excellence on behalf of our customers.”

said Doug Cayce, president of TransChicago Truck Group.

All SelecTrucks of Chicago locations is open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

SelecTrucks of North Chicago

SelecTrucks of North Chicago is a member of the Truck Country family of dealerships, which proudly operates 24 new truck dealerships across the Midwest.

“Our sales team at Truck Country has been serving truck customers in the Midwest for nearly 60 years. We operate with the same dedication and commitment to the customer our founder, Robert McCoy, pioneered in the industry. We are all very excited to open SelecTrucks of North Chicago and believe in delivering unparalleled service, value, and support to our customers.”

said Doug McCoy, president of Truck Country.

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Just in time for the busy summer construction season, RDO Equipment Co.’s new, full-service store in Dayton is open. The Dayton store is the result of an integration between two previously separate stores in the area and is designed to better meet the equipment and technology needs of customers in the north metro area. The new 45,000-square-foot store combines the parts support of RDO’s former Brooklyn Park location and the Topcon technology focus of its former store in Bloomington.

“This new store came about as a result of listening to our customer needs and responding to the market conditions. Our customers wanted the efficiency of a total solutions experience in one location. The Dayton store is built to do just that.”

John Weber, General Manager said.

Serving customers in the construction, environmental, roadbuilding, surveying, and underground industries, the Dayton store has the space and breadth to service customer needs for John Deere, Vermeer, and Topcon equipment. Features of the new store include:

• Large showroom with dedicated space for Deere and Vermeer equipment
• $2M in parts inventory
• 16,000-square-foot service shop to accommodate all makes and models of equipment
• Separate 1,100-square-foot service area devoted to Topcon technology

In addition to expanding RDO’s footprint to support the John Deere and Topcon customers in the area, Steve Rosenow, Midwest Regional Vermeer General Manager says that the new store is a testament to the increase in RDO’s Vermeer business, as well as Vermeer’s continued growth and expansion of its product line. He added, “The addition of the Dayton store allows us to be closer to our customers and better support them with equipment, parts, and service.”

According to the region’s Vice President, Kelly Gress, the team is eager to serve customers’ full equipment, parts, and service needs, while remaining committed to following the state’s guidance for health and safety. As with all RDO locations, he says the Dayton store is in compliance with safe social distancing and hygiene practices recommended by the CDC, including 6-ft distance barriers at the parts counter and curbside parts pickup, limited points of entry, and thorough daily cleaning.

In addition to creating new opportunities for customers, the RDO Dayton store brings approximately 50 jobs to the area including parts, sales, service, and administration. There are still a few critical positions open; those interested in joining the RDO team may visit the RDO Careers website.
The Dayton store is conveniently located at 11030 Holly Lane, directly adjacent to Interstate 94 and the 610 interchange. Completing RDO’s footprint of full service for customers on both the north and south ends of the metro, there are also two existing RDO stores in neighboring Burnsville. One is dedicated to Vermeer industrial and tree care equipment, parts, and service. The other features John Deere equipment, parts, and service, and now further integrates Topcon technology and support.

Source: RDO Equipment

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