GERMANTOWN, Wis. – EQUIPRO, a subsidiary of Wacker, the fastest growing nationwide network of independently owned light construction equipment service centers, recently announced its strategic alliance with Lincoln Electric, the world leader in the design, development and manufacturing of arc welding products, robotic welding systems, and plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment. With this partnership, EQUIPRO is now able to offer its customers an even greater level of prompt, high-quality repair service, fast turnaround times, and professional on-site support.
“We are excited to partner with Lincoln Electric,” said Peter Liesch, president of EQUIPRO. “The company’s commitment to providing the most innovative, cost-effective, quality welding and cutting solutions for more than 100 years, coupled with its technological leadership and worldwide manufacturing and distribution resources, is a perfect addition to EQUIPRO’s nationwide service alliance of original equipment manufacturing (OEM) partners.”
EQUIPRO will start providing service to Lincoln Electric products as early as August 2006 at its 12 service centers nationwide.
EQUIPRO is helping to fill the growing service gap in the multi-billion dollar construction equipment repair industry. According to Liesch, many national and regional dealers have cut back on service and parts support – resulting in longer downtime, longer replacement equipment rental periods, and greater expense for the customer. EQUIPRO provides a cost-effective, high-quality repair alternative to traditional independent service centers.
Currently, EQUIPRO’s non-competing alliance partners include ICS, MI-T-M, MK Diamond, Sullair, and Wacker with expectations to add between two and four more major manufacturing partners to complete the business model.
EQUIPRO services some of the most commonly used equipment in the light construction industry (weighing up to two and a half tons) including concrete chain saws, pressure washers, portable air compressors, pneumatic tools, floor saws, rammers, vibroplates, rollers, generators, pumps, and more. Customers can drop off their machinery at their local EQUIPRO Service Center or have it picked up and delivered after repair.
Certified technicians trained by EQUIPRO’s manufacturing partners provide quick, consistent service to customers with an average turnaround time of three to five business days (depending upon volume of service activity at the local EQUIPRO Service Center). EQUIPRO offers competitive prices and authorized warranty services and will happily provide customers with detailed repair estimates before performing any work.
Additionally, EQUIPRO Service Centers provide support for the engines on equipment. Authorized full-service repair, parts and warranty support are available for Briggs & Stratton, Honda, Kohler, Robin Subaru, and Wacker powered equipment.
About EQUIPRO
EQUIPRO, a subsidiary of Wacker, provides owners of light construction equipment with prompt, high-quality repair service, fast turnaround times and professional on-site representation through nationwide service alliance of original equipment manufacturing (OEM) partners. Franchising since June 2005, EQUIPRO currently has 12 service centers. Company plans call for 20 open franchised locations by the end of 2006, totaling 150 within the next five to seven years. For more information about EQUIPRO, visit www.equiproservice.com or call 1-866-EQUIPRO.
About Lincoln Electric
Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the design, development and manufacture of arc welding products, robotic arc-welding systems, plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment and has a leading global position in the brazing and soldering alloys market. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln has 33 manufacturing locations, including operations, manufacturing alliances and joint ventures in 19 countries and a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices covering more than 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric, its products and services, visit the Company's Web site at www.lincolnelectric.com.
EQUIPRO, a subsidiary of Wacker, provides owners of light construction equipment with prompt, high-quality repair service, fast turnaround times and professional on-site representation through nationwide service alliance of original equipment manufacturin