Hatz Americas Adds Pace Inc. as West Coast Distributor
Hatz Americas announces the addition of Pace Inc. to its distribution network as its new distributor for the West Coast of the United States. This new area of responsibility for Pace will include the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona. Pace’s vast experience in outdoor commercial power equipment, along with its customer service makes Pace a fit to represent Hatz Engines, Hatz officials said.
“I am pleased, on behalf of Hatz Americas to announce the addition of Pace to our already stellar group of North American distributors,” said Mike Hartoonian, president and CEO of Hatz Americas. “This relationship will bring Pace’s well-known commitment to service and professionalism to Hatz customers within their new Westcoast territory of responsibility. Additionally, having undertaken extensive Hatz product, and technical training, we trust Pace stands ready to excel as Hatz’s newest distributor.”
“Pace is excited to join the Hatz family and represent their high-quality precision engineered diesel products,” said Chris Saxton, president of Pace Inc. “We believe Hatz and Pace’s share the commitment to provide exemplary technical service and customer support. We look forward to the partnership and future success.”
Pace family-owned business that was established in 1982 as a wholesale distributor of premium outdoor power equipment, parts and accessories. Pace has warehousing in Michigan, Wisconsin, Florida, Illinois, Oregon and California, with more than 450,000 square feet dedicated to serving its customers.
For more information on Hatz, visit hatzamericas.com
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