Kobelco has added Powerscreen of Northern California and Powerscreen of Washington, owned by UK-based Molson Group Company, to its dealer network.
Kobelco says the expansion reflects the “strong relationship that has developed between Molson Group and Kobelco in the UK." Powerscreen of Northern California is headquartered in Dayton, Nevada, near Reno, and Powerscreen of Washington is located in Kent, Washington, just outside of Seattle. Both dealerships will sell, service and rent Kobelco’s line of excavators.
Gary McConn, vice president at Powerscreen of California, said: “Working with Kobelco as brand partner enables us to strengthen our offering to customers. The quality, versatility and efficiency of the machines shines through and perfectly complements our existing product range. We are confident that coupled with our reputation for superb aftersales service the addition of the Kobelco range will enable us to continue to develop our reach.”
Jeff Ford, vice president of sales at Powerscreen of Washington, said that representing Kobelco will strengthen its product offering: “The addition of Kobelco as brand partner complements our existing product range perfectly. Our business is well known for offering fantastic machines and a superb aftersales service. The exceptional quality of Kobelco will enable us to strengthen our offering for customers and expand our reach.”
West Side Tractor, a John Deere construction and forestry equipment dealership, has achieved its certification as a National Women’s Business Enterprise by the Midwest Women’s Business Council, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).
West Side Tractor President Diane Benck (2nd generation) and nieces Jen Snow (3rd generation), senior vice president of operations, and Lauren Coffaro (3rd generation), senior vice president of marketing and technology, hold the majority ownership stake of the 60-year-old family business.
To receive the nationally recognized women-owned business certification, businesses must go through an in-depth review of the business, vetting interviews and onsite inspection. The process is designed to confirm the business is at least 51 percent owned, operated and controlled by a woman or women.
