Komatsu Names Linder Industrial Machinery Distributor for Most of Virginia
Komatsu and Linder Industrial Machinery announced that Linder is now the authorized distributor of Komatsu products in most of Virginia.
Linder has assumed the operations of the previous distributor, All Roads Equipment, in five Virginia locations: Bealeton, Chesapeake, Chester, Fishersville and Salem. Linder’s territory also includes another 18 branch locations across Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina. The company has been a Komatsu authorized distributor since 1975.
For more than 70 years, Linder has been recognized as a premier heavy equipment dealer. The company will bring its expertise to serve customers in the Virginia territory, offering a complete range of Komatsu products, comprehensive parts and service support, cutting-edge technology solutions, and an extensive rental inventory with a variety of allied products.
“We’re proud to be chosen as Komatsu’s new distributor in Virginia,” said John Coughlin, president, Linder. “We look forward to expanding our partnership with Komatsu and offering exceptional service to heavy equipment customers in Virginia, providing them the support they need to exceed.”
“We value our decades long relationship with Linder and believe the company will be a great distribution resource for Virginia customers,” said Tim Tripas, senior vice president for construction equipment and dealer engagement at Komatsu. “The top-notch service from Linder’s team aligns well with Komatsu’s focus on customer satisfaction, and we are confident this collaboration will bring exceptional value to customers in the region.”
For more information, visit www.komatsu.com.
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