Hydro Mobile, a manufacturer of mast climbing
work platforms, has launched two Used Hydro
Certified Specialists (UHCS). These centers will,
in addition to carrying the traditional rental, sales
and support operations, specialize in the
refurbishing, maintenance, repair, re-certification
and trade-in of used Hydro Mobile units. The first
center to become a certified UHCS will be Leppo
Rents, which will serve Ohio and Michigan
through six locations. The second center will be
located in the Hydro Mobile’s L’Assomption
(Quebec) facility and will be mainly serving
eastern Canada.
During the last few years, Hydro Mobile has seen
a major increase in the demand for parts and
secondhand equipment. As we all know, the
economic situation has forced owners of
platforms to either repair the units they own, or
purchase used ones in order to minimize capital
expenditure. As this situation has become almost
generalized in the industry, Hydro Mobile has
decided to take an active part in this market, so
the users can benefit from the manufacturer’s
expertise and maximize efficiency and safety on their jobsites. As is the case with
almost any construction equipment, the key to ensure long-term durability and
safety is proper maintenance and regular inspections.
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“We have seen many of our users raise concerns about how and where they could
have access to a one-stop shop that would maintain, inspect and refurbish
platforms, so they can have the certainty that their older units are in proper
functioning condition and comply with the regulations in place,” says Vincent
Dequoy, general manager of Hydro Mobile. “In this mindset, it is in both the
contractors’ and our best interest to set up Used Hydro Certified Specialists that will
provide such a service and even more.”
As a manufacturer, Hydro Mobile is concerned about the safety of its users. Being
aware of the wear and tear and, sometimes, harsh weather conditions to which the
equipment is subjected, Used Hydro Mobile Certified Specialists will be authorized to
inspect all aspects of the platforms (hydraulic system, power pack, paint, welding,
structural integrity), and will even go to the extent of refurbishing the equipment in
order to have it recertified with Hydro Mobile’s stamp of approval.
To get involved in this new activity, Hydro Mobile had to identify a partner with the
capacity and expertise to provide outstanding service, while being located in an area
of high demand.
“Leppo Rents definitely has the profile that we were looking for,” Dequoy says.
“They have the resources, expertise and commitment to deliver high-quality
standards, while being located in the Midwest. This territory counts the highest
number of used Hydro Mobile platforms.”
Leppo Rents is a 65-year-old company that carries brands such as JLG, EZ Grout
and Bobcat. Through six locations, Leppo offers rental, sales, support and service
for all of its product lines.
“The success of our company is based on the commitment we have toward our
customers and suppliers,” says Dan Lebeau, VP of sales at Leppo. “We pride
ourselves on offering the highest standard of service, while helping our partners
make the best decision in their own interest. Becoming a Used Hydro Certified
Specialist is entirely in line with what has differentiated our company from
everybody else.
“With experienced guys like Roy Darst and Kirk Lapps, who have more than 30
years of combined experienced in the field of mast climbing work platforms,”
Lebeau says, “we are confident that we will achieve and exceed customers’
expectations.”
Leppo Rents also will offer, in collaboration with Hydro Mobile, a new trade-in
program that will allow owners to get an advantageous price for old equipment,while purchasing new platforms. This program also will allow platform owners to
have an easier access to refurbished and used parts or accessories for their existing
units.
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