Crown Equipment Opens Service Center in Springfield, Mo.
Crown Equipment Corp., one of the world’s largest material handling companies, announced the opening of a new, expanded sales and service center in Springfield, Mo. The facility will help Crown meet growing customer needs in southwest Missouri and southeast Kansas, including the areas of Springfield, Joplin, Branson and Lebanon, Mo.
The new Crown Lift Trucks location offers customers a complete selection of material handling technologies, products and services. This includes forklifts, warehouse design solutions, Integrity Parts and Service System, automation technology, Crown’s wireless InfoLink fleet and operator management system, and comprehensive battery and charger service.
“With our expanded sales and service center we are committed for the long-run to provide our customers a one-stop solution that answers their complete requirements for advanced, efficient, cost-saving material handling equipment and service,” said David Smith, general manager, Mid-Central Region, Crown Equipment. “The new center is dedicated to supporting the continued growth of our customers, including businesses in our region’s thriving distribution, auto parts remanufacturing and underground storage sectors.”
The Springfield branch offers equipment sales and rental, an expanded parts warehouse, a modern, updated shop facility with wash and paint bays, and a spacious demonstration area for trying out the latest in forklift and automated warehouse technology.
Keenan Darnell is branch manager of the new Springfield Crown Lift Truck branch.
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