Hyster Names Elite 2015 Dealer of Distinction Award Recipients

Sixteen dealer divisions across North America have achieved the elite status of 2015 Hyster Dealer of Distinction, an annual award recognizing dealers who have driven their companies to the highest level of performance in all functional areas of the business.

With more than 116 dealers throughout North America, these 16 dealer divisions have fulfilled defined performance criteria and operating standards, including customer satisfaction, new unit sales, rental, aftermarket and service support, engineered products, training and general management. Hyster raises the performance standards annually to keep pace with industry dynamics, while ensuring customer expectations are exceeded.

“The Hyster brand is synonymous with unrivaled toughness, dependability, innovation and a commitment to service before, during and after the sale,” said David Furman, president of sales and marketing for Hyster.

“Our comprehensive dealer network is dedicated to creating strong, collaborative relationships that help customers increase productivity while reducing total cost of ownership. We’re delighted to honor this select group of dealers for their outstanding achievements and contributions in support of Hyster and its customers.”

Hyster recognized the following 2015 Dealer of Distinction Award recipients with a special celebration on April 15, 2016 at Sea Island Resorts in Sea Island, Georgia (dealer then principle): Alta Equipment – Eastern MI, Steven Greenawalt; American Machinery, Gordon Ogi; Arnold Machinery – CO, Kayden Bell; Arnold Machinery – UT, Kayden Bell; Equipco, Carl Swanson; LiftOne – South Division, Bill Ryan; MH Equipment – IL, John Wieland; MH Equipment – IA, John Wieland; MH Equipment – South OH, John Wieland; Northland Industrial Truck Company (NITCO) – ME, Alan Hammersley; Papé Material Handling – Central, WA, Chris Wetle; Papé Material Handling – Eugene, OR, Chris Wetle; Papé Material Handling – Portland, OR, Chris Wetle; Papé Material Handling – Sacramento, CA, Chris Wetle; Papé Material Handling – Seattle, WA, Chris Wetle; Papé Material Handling – Spokane Valley, WA , Chris Wetle.

Sixteen dealer divisions across North America have achieved the elite status of 2015 Hyster Dealer of Distinction.

Hyster Company is a lift truck designer and manufacturer. It offers 130 lift truck models configured for gasoline, LPG, diesel and electric power, with one of the widest capacity ranges in the industry—from 2,000 to 105,000 lbs.