SALT LAKE CITY, UT - One of America's most experienced and diversified equipment distributors is taking the lead to introduce the State of Utah to the new generation of purpose-built material handling machines from SENNEBOGEN.

Constantino Lannes, President of SENNEBOGEN North America, recently announced that Rasmussen Equipment Company has been appointed as the newest addition to the company's growing distributor network for SENNEBGOEN green line machines. From its headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah, and another full-service facility at Washington in the south of the state, Rasmussen will represent SENNEBOGEN products throughout Utah and in adjacent areas of Wyoming, Idaho and Nevada.

Rasmussen Equipment was established in 1947 by Frank Rasmussen as a cable and rigging specialist serving nearby mining operations. Since then, the company has evolved into a "one stop" equipment supplier representing one of the most extensive ranges of equipment lines in the region. The firm grew into heavy equipment with cable-driven shovels and cranes, then expanded its offering with additional lines of construction, utility and paving equipment. Today, the company is managed by the sons of Frank Rasmussen, Dick and Bob, and is the regional distributor for such respected product lines as Kawasaki, Bomag, LinkBelt and Kobelco.

According to Rasmussen Sales Manager Randy Gallegos, this new agreement came through a long-standing association with SENNEBOGEN representative Ken Cornett. "We've known Ken for a long time through his work with other equipment," Gallegos explained. "So when he recommended that we should take a look at SENNEBOGEN, we took him at his word." After a meeting with Cornett and Constantino Lannes, the two companies quickly came to agreement. "Then Ken came with us to meet a customer, Metro Group, which led to our first SENNEBOGEN sale."

Metro Group's varied operations include a scrap metals recycling facility in Salt Lake City. Based on a recommendation by Rasmussen sales representative Gary Rasmussen, the company was interested in the combination of SENNEBOGEN material handlers supported by the Rasmussen service team. Staff from Metro Group were able to inspect the SENNEBOGEN machines on display at the recent ISRI conference in Las Vegas. Seeing the quality and capabilities of the machine first-hand at the show confirmed their decision to "go green" with SENNEBOGEN 825 M, a new 63,300 lb rubber-tired machine.

SENNEBOGEN has been a leading name in the global material handling industry for more than 50 years. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, SENNEBOGEN North America offers a complete line of purpose-built machines to suit virtually any heavy lift or "pick & carry" application. A growing network of distributors supports SENNEBOGEN sales and service across North America, ensuring the highest standard of professional machine support and parts availability.

Constantino Lannes, President
SENNEBOGEN LLC
2835 Jeff Adams Drive, Suite H, Charlotte, NC 28206
Call toll free 1-877-309-0099 or fax (704) 347-8894
Email - sales@sennebogen-na.com
Visit the web site at www.sennebogen-na.com

Features of 850 M C Series Machine

The 125,000lbs 850 M C Series machine
is the latest addition to the Sennebogen green line

- AUGUST 2004 -