MEC to Open Parts & Training Center on East Coast
MEC, a leading North American manufacturer of scissor lifts and vertical mast lift, is opening an Eastern hub in Greer, S.C., outside of Spartanburg, S.C. This new 56,000+-square-foot-facility marks a major expansion of MEC's California-based Parts and Service operations, bringing parts distribution, technical training, and product support services to the East Coast.
The launch of the MEC Eastern Hub strategically strengthens MEC's nationwide support capabilities, enabling faster, more efficient service to customers across the eastern United States. To complement its West Coast operations, MEC is making investments to more than double its parts inventory for greater availability and quicker fulfillment.
Parts shipments from the Greer facility began in April 2025, and MEC continues to expand staffing and infrastructure to support the growing demand. Once fully staffed, MEC will also extend hours of operation from 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 p.m. eastern time.
In addition to distribution and support, the Greer facility features a dedicated training center -- a fully equipped space designed for hands-on instruction of MEC's lineup of scissor lifts, mast lifts and boom lifts. This enables a more accessible, regionally focused training experience for operators, service technicians, and customer sales teams.
"MEC has proven itself to be among the inustry leaders in supplying superior aftermarket parts and support to our customers," said Kyle Waller, MEC vice president of parts and service. "This expansion enables MEC to deliver an even more consistent, exceptional service level across North America. MEC's customers will realize reduced delivery time, less freight charges on parts and less time away from the business to attend training."
MEC Eastern Hub will be fully operational by July 15, 2025.
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