Hyster names elite 2015 Dealer of Distinction Award recipients

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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:

2015 Dealer of Distinction Award Recipients:

Hyster Dealer – Dealer Principal:

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

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