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We are proud to announce that we are now a member of the
Wastequip, Inc. family. Monday, February 27 2006
WASTEQUIP ACQUIRES DEWALD NORTHWEST
CLEVELAND – Feb. 27, 2006 – Wastequip, Inc., today announced it has
purchased specific assets and specific liabilities of DeWald Northwest,
expanding its national footprint to the Northwest region. DeWald, based in
Albany, Ore., manufactures roll-off, front load and rear load containers for
refuse and recycling providers in Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Hawaii and
British Columbia.
“Purchasing DeWald strengthens Wastequip’s ability to serve West Coast
customers with fast service and competitive pricing, while offering a full
line of quality products,” said Robert C. Rasmussen, president and chief
executive officer of Wastequip, Inc. “The integration of our waste handling,
recycling and material handling equipment is a perfect fit with DeWald’s
equipment and regional reach. The purchase enables us to expand our current
offerings and positions us closer to customers throughout the West Coast to
provide cost effective distribution and on-site services.”
Wastequip manufactures a diverse line of waste handling, recycling and
material handling equipment, and operates numerous manufacturing facilities
throughout North America, all supported by a nationwide service and
distributor network.
Wastequip will retain DeWald’s existing management team and employees, and
continue to manufacture waste-handling equipment at the DeWald facility
under the name Wastequip Oregon. Management does not expect a disruption in
customer service. Additionally, Wastequip will supply, install and mount its
complete line of hoists and compactors there.
“We found Wastequip to be the perfect partner to carry on the tradition of
DeWald,” said Roger Oukrop, president, DeWald Northwest. “Being able to
provide the full line of Wastequip products to our customers and all of the
West Coast will be a great service to the waste industry.”
Wastequip is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, with locations throughout
North America. Since its founding in 1989, Wastequip has become one of the
largest manufacturers, designers and marketers of equipment used to collect,
process, and transport solid and liquid waste. The company’s products
include a variety of metal containers used for the collection of waste
materials, balers and compactors, intermodals and roll-off containers,
transfer trailers, roll-off hoists, and vehicle mounted vacuum units. For
information on other Wastequip locations, visit www.wastequip.com or call
216-292-2554. |
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