Ruthmann Reachmaster Adds Stevenson Crane as Distributor
Ruthmann Reachmaster, a Time Manufacturing Co., is partnering with Stevenson Crane Service, headquartered in Bolingbrook, Ill. Ruthmann Reachmaster leads the expansion of Ruthmann equipment across North America. Stevenson Crane Service Inc. will rent, sell and service Ruthmann truck-mounted aerial lifts in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan and Wisconsin.
Ruthmann was acquired by Time Manufacturing Co. in 2021, a global manufacturer of in high-reach work platforms that support industries such as wind energy, mining, utilities, construction and building maintenance. Ruthmann had already built a longstanding partnership with Time Manufacturing Co. to bring products to the United States and go-to-market under the Ruthmann, Steiger, Ecoline, and Bluelift brands.
The acquisition of Ruthmann was a significant step in Time Manufacturing Co.’s growth plan, and the new relationship with Stevenson Crane Service carries that momentum forward.
Ruthmann Reachmaster has built its reputation through innovatively solving complex access challenges. By providing equipment with both high reach and also a small footprint for ingress and egress, the company helps its clients improve speed, safety and costs.
Truck-mounted Ruthmann equipment allows the company to use the same ingenuity to offer customers seeking functional access solutions. Ruthmann vehicle-mounted aerial lifts for the North American market have working heights that range from 75 to 295 feet.
Stevenson Crane Service operates out of full-service locations in Bolingbrook and South Holland, Ill., Stevenson Crane Service Inc. provides expert knowledge and world class equipment sales, service, and rental of cranes, aerial lifts, telehandlers, and specialized equipment.
The Stevenson Crane Service relationship will improve access to Ruthmann truck-mounted aerial lifts, and service for fleet customers by adding service locations in the Chicago area. Stevenson Crane Service has been servicing and maintaining hydraulic equipment for more than three decades. The addition of Stevenson Crane Service allows Ruthmann-Reachmaster customers greater access to service.
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