Birmingham, AL - Altec’s 80th Anniversary in 2009 represents an exciting milestone in the company’s history. Since its humble beginnings, Altec associates have worked hard at building a company based on solid, conservative business principles and a value system that remains the cornerstone of its corporate culture.
Founded in 1929, Altec’s history has been one of growth. What began as the Alabama Truck Equipment Company, distributing dump bodies, front end loaders and utility bodies, has now grown into a world leader in providing products and services for the electric utility, telecommunications, contractor and tree care industries. Altec currently has manufacturing, sales and service facilities located throughout North America and sells and services equipment in over 100 countries.
During the period since 1970, Altec experienced a dramatic expansion: added new office and plant facilities; designed, produced and brought to market a large number of major products such as digger derricks and aerial lifts; expanded employment; and established a worldwide distribution organization. One important expansion in Altec’s recent history has been the development of Altec Environmental Products, which is a leading supplier of Brush and Tree Chippers to the Arborist Industry with decades of experience in the chipper manufacturing industry. The product line of self feed drum chippers, control feed drum chippers and a comprehensive disc chipper product line, insures that AEP has a chipper for all applications.
In 1929, Lee Styslinger founded a company based on values placing the customer first and viewing people as its greatest strength. The factors giving rise to Altec’s business success are fundamental. President and CEO, Lee Styslinger III said, “Our longevity and success can be attributed to the dedication and commitment of our associates, the partnerships we share with our suppliers and most importantly, the loyalty and guidance we receive from our customers. Many of our relationships with you span decades and are a testament of the trust you have you placed in our company, in our people, and in our solutions.”
