Stertil-Koni announces vehicle lift production milestone
Stertil-Koni’s U.S. manufacturing facility, Stertil ALM in Streator, Illinois, has recently produced its 7,500th unit, the company announced. To commemorate the occasion, four ebright ST 1085 mobile column lifts, including the 7,500th production lift, received a custom silver paint coating, adorned with a commemorative brass plaque signed by the entire production team at Stertil ALM.
Stertil-Koni award program recognizes six distributors
Stertil-Koni has presented six distributors in its North American network with its first-ever Aspire Program awards. The Aspire Program salutes Stertil-Koni distributors who have achieved significant sales gains on a year-over-year basis. The awardees are: Power Washer Sales, headquartered in Massachusetts Heavy Lift Systems, headquartered in Ohio Novaquip Lifting Systems, headquartered in Ontario, Canada Westvac Industrial, headquartered in
Stertil-Koni plans Illinois production facility expansion
Stertil-Koni announced that its U.S. production facility, Stertil ALM, purchased a 4.5 acre parcel adjacent to its current manufacturing plant in Streator, Ill. The acquisition will enable Stertil ALM to remain in Streator, make an investment for future growth and further expand production of Stertil-Koni’s award-winning heavy-duty vehicle lifts, said the company. Stertil ALM intends
Heat-intensive “green” engines spur changes in vehicle lifts, Stertil-Koni reports
Stertil-Koni, a manufacturer of heavy-duty vehicle lifting systems, reported that the increased heat generated by the growing use of electric-hybrid and compressed natural gas (CNG) engines in commercial vehicles is leading to a transformational shift in heavy-duty lifting. According to Stertil-Koni, “greener” engines typically run up to 50% hotter than conventional engines; and, while that
Stertil-Koni installs largest platform lift of its type
Stertil-Koni installed a four-post Stertil-Koni ST 4600 with a capacity of 132,000 lbs.—the largest platform lift of its type in North America, according to the company. The ALI/ETL-certified lift was installed in a public works facility in Jersey City, N.J., where it will be used by technicians who service fire rescue equipment and other large,
Stertil-Koni launches ‘We Care’ video series
Stertil-Koni announced the launch of a new, customer-focused video series spotlighting unique customer applications of the company’s lifting systems. Entitled “We Care,” each episode features Stertil-Koni heavy-duty vehicle lifts at work, contributing to raising the level of efficiency, safety and performance in a broad range of maintenance shop locations. “First and foremost, Stertil-Koni is a
Select Stertil-Koni lifts now standard with adjustable forks
Stertil-Koni announced that adjustable forks now come standard on its ST 1085 Mobile Column Lifts, in both standard and wide fork models. The ST 1085 features a lifting capacity of 18,500 lbs. per column. It also features the Multi Master System, equipped with a control box on each individual column. In that way, lifting columns
LANta selects Stertil-Koni heavy-duty vehicle lifts
Stertil-Koni announced that The Leigh and Northampton Transportation Authority (LANta) has selected and installed a range of the company’s in-ground scissor lifts, platform lifts and wireless mobile column lifts for use in LANta’s recently completed bus maintenance facility located in Allentown, Penn. The 31,000-sq.-ft. LANta service center, named the Armando V. Greco Maintenance Facility, represents a
Stertil-Koni appoints director of operations
Stertil-Koni announced that Kevin Hymers has joined the company as director of operations. According to vehicle lift manufacturer, Hymers brings more than 20 years of experience in warehouse management and order processing, having overseen the distribution center of Prometric as well as his service in the U.S. Marine Corps where he managed a multiple-warehouse facility
Stertil-Koni rolls out ST 1065 mobile column lift
Stertil-Koni announced the North American rollout of the company’s ST 1065 mobile column lift, a lifting technology specifically engineered for safely raising large wheel diameters. According to Stertil-Koni, the ST 1065, with a maximum lifting capacity of 14,500 lbs. per column, is equipped with extra wide forks that are 20-in. long and 30-in. wide. “The
Stertil-Koni announces ‘Achievement of Excellence’ award winner
Stertil-Koni announced that Peter Bowers, the company’s technical sales support manager, has received the “Achievement of Excellence” award. The announcement was made by the company’s president, Dr. Jean DellAmore, before an audience of nearly 100 attendees at Stertil-Koni’s 18th Annual Distributor Meeting, held in Orlando, Florida, May 4-7. In making the announcement, Dr. DellAmore, noted:
Stertil-Koni announces record sales in heavy-duty vehicle lifts
Stertil-Koni has announced that the company achieved record results in heavy-duty vehicle lifts sales for the full year 2013. The announcement was made by the company’s president, Dr. Jean DellAmore, at Stertil-Koni’s 18th Annual Distributor Meeting, held May 4-7 in Orlando, Fla. According to Dr. DellAmore, “In the increasingly competitive marketplace of heavy-duty vehicle lifting
