Manitou Group Names Girouard Equipment, Victoriaville, Quebec, Top North America Dealer for 2019
Manitou Group has named Girouard Equipment, Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada, as its Top Dealer for North America, 2019. The award is based on the overall sales performance, commitment and customer support of Manitou equipment. Girouard Equipment has been a dedicated Manitou dealer for 12 years.
In 2021, Girouard Equipment will take on the new Manitou compact equipment product line, including skid and track loaders, telehandlers and articulated loaders.
In 2021 Girouard Equipment is excited to take on the new Manitou Compact equipment product line which includes skid and track loaders, telehandlers and articulated loaders.
"My team and I are proud of this award and our achievements representing the Manitou brand,” said Carl Girouard, president of Girouard Equipment. “Over the years, we have grown and strengthened our relationships with our customers who have put their trust in us as their dealer and in the products we sell and support."
Manitou, a Manitou Group brand is a manufacturer of the compact equipment and all-terrain material handling equipment used in a variety of worldwide markets some of which include construction, industrial, agricultural, rental, oil and gas, road and building construction, energy applications and more. Founded in 1958, the North American headquarters is in West Bend, Wis., with manufacturing facilities in Waco, Texas; Madison and Yankton, S.D.
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