Altec Press Releases

Altec Signs Strategic Alliance Agreement with Taikai

Birmingham, Ala., November 13, 2018 – Altec is proud to announce it has entered into a strategic alliance agreement with Shandong Taikai High-Volt Switchgear Co., Ltd. (Taikai) to provide advanced equipment solutions to the electrical power industry in China. Altec and Taikai will also provide customers with a comprehensive service network and an enhanced training […]

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Fiberglass Bodies Featured at 2018 Work Truck Show

Birmingham, Ala., March 7, 2018 — Altec will showcase its advanced fiberglass utility bodies at the NTEA Work Truck Show, Mar. 7-9, 2018. The innovative products provide members of the work truck industry with the ideal lightweight, corrosive-resistant solutions they have come to expect from Altec. Among the varied fiberglass offerings on display, Altec will […]

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Altec Recognized at White House “Made in America” Event

Birmingham, Ala., July 21, 2017 – On July 17th, Altec participated in the “Made in America” product showcase at the White House. The event was a kick-off of President Trump’s initiative to highlight and celebrate the importance of manufacturing for economic growth in the U.S. and job creation opportunities for American workers. Leading manufacturers from around […]

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Altec to Feature Lightweight Bodies at 2017 Work Truck Show

Birmingham, Ala., March 15, 2017 – Altec will feature newly launched products with a focus on lightweight materials at the 2017 NTEA Work Truck Show. “Our industry continues to see a strong demand for lighter bodies that maximize payload while decreasing fuel consumption” says Justin Chandler, Altec Sales Manager. “With this in mind, we’ve strategically […]

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Altec Launches Two Units on Track Carriers

Birmingham, Ala., February 02, 2017 – Altec is pleased to announce the launch of two Altec units on track carriers. Altec's AC40-152S and AC45-127S are now available for sale on the new Prinoth Panther T22. The features of the AC40-152S and AC45-127S are maintained from the chassis-mounted variants, but are now paired with a tracked […]

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Altec Launches New Transmission Digger Derrick

Birmingham, Ala., January 9, 2017 – Altec, Inc. is excited to announce the release of the DT65H. The DT65H Digger Derrick is a hydraulically-actuated, continuous rotation, heavy-duty transmission digger derrick designed with steel load-bearing structures. The unit features a fiberglass 3rd stage boom and has a 21,051 lb lifting capacity at 10 feet. "The 21,051 […]

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Altec’s Innovative Aerial Series Offers Benefits of a Lighter Chassis

Birmingham, Ala., August 8, 2016 – Altec, Inc. is excited to announce the release of the AT MPS Series. Offering 9 different aerial devices, the Altec AT MPS Series features articulating/telescopic models that provide a choice of personnel or material handling options. The aerial units can also be purchased with a steel platform for work […]

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Altec Receives NTEA Work Truck Show 2016 Green Award

Birmingham, Ala., April 6, 2016 – Altec, Inc. announced today that it has received the NTEA Work Truck Show® 2016 “Green Award.” Chosen by a panel of trade media editors and truck fleet managers, the Green Award honors the product that best improves work truck fuel utilization and efficiency. Altec was recognized for its JEMS® […]

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Altec Capsule Featured at 2016 Work Truck Show

Birmingham, Ala., March 2, 2016 — Altec, Inc. is excited to announce the showcase of the Capsule at the NTEA Work Truck Show, March 1-4, 2016. This newly advanced fiberglass insert has a seamless design that complements the chassis for an aerodynamic and convenient solution for the work truck industry. We strive to meet the […]

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Altec JEMS 4 Series Featured at 2016 Work Truck Show

Birmingham, Ala., March 1, 2016 — Altec, Inc. is pleased to introduce the JEMS 4 Series, an updated Jobsite Energy Management System for utility work trucks that provides significant reductions in carbon footprint, enhances engine life and reduces engine maintenance by automatically eliminating unneeded idle time. “Altec has been developing and testing this product with […]

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Altec Industries, Inc. Opens Service Center in Elizabethtown, KY

Birmingham, AL, January 11, 2016 – Altec Industries, Inc. is excited to announce the opening of the Altec Kentucky Service Center in Elizabethtown, KY. The new facility sits on adjoining property with Altec’s world class manufacturing and engineering operations in Elizabethtown. Located at 201 Altec Drive, the new service center offers a complete range of […]

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Altec Launches Two New Digger Derricks

Birmingham, AL, January 5, 2016 – Altec is proud to announce the release of two new digger derricks, the DT105 and the DH-H Series, which will be available as a DH45H, DH48H, and DH50H. The new digger derricks incorporate innovative technology to offer best-in-class safety, productivity and operator convenience. The DT105 and DH-H Series will […]

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Altec CEO Urges Quick Passage of the Highway Bill

Birmingham, Ala., December 2, 2015 – Altec’s Chairman and CEO, Lee Styslinger III has commended the negotiators in the House and Senate for reaching agreement on a five-year highway bill and has called on Congress for quick passage of the legislation. In addition to modernizing the federal permitting and approval process for major infrastructure projects, […]

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Altec Announces New Engineless Chipper

Birmingham, Ala., December 1, 2015 – Altec is excited to announce the launch of the DRM12he engineless chipper. This 12 inch controlled-feed drum style chipper is operated with hydraulic power from the tow vehicle creating a Modular Production System (MPS), thus removing the need for a traditional engine. The absence of the engine eliminates routine […]

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Altec CEO Urges Senate to Pass Budget Agreement

Birmingham, Ala., October 29, 2015 – Altec’s Chairman and CEO, Lee Styslinger III joined with other CEOs of America’s leading companies in supporting the two-year budget agreement passed this week by the House of Representatives and is urging the Senate to reach agreement on the legislation. Styslinger is a member of the Business Roundtable (BRT), […]

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