Month: January 2016

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 repair and maintenance work, as well as Altec’s fully comprehensive preventative maintenance inspections.

“The Kentucky Service Center allows us to take advantage of resources that have been in place now for nearly 20 years,” said Dave Masters, Altec Service Vice President. “This synergy allows us to meet the current and future needs of our customers like no one else in the industry.”

Altec has 25 service centers located throughout the United States and Canada offering everything from routine maintenance and minor repairs, to complete unit remounts. In addition, Altec offers an extensive mobile service network providing customers with FPS-certified technicians for on-site repairs and 24-hour emergency support. Visit the service section on altec.com to view a list of capabilities and service center locations.

To contact the Kentucky Service Center, or for any parts or service related needs, please call 877-GO ALTEC (877-462-5832) or e-mail servicegroup@altec.com.

Altec is a leading equipment and service provider for the electric utility, telecommunications, contractor, lights and signs and tree care markets. The company provides products and services in more than 100 countries throughout the world.

Contact:
Altec Kentucky Service Center
201 Altec Drive, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
877-GO ALTEC

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 be available for purchase January 2016.

DT105

The DT105 Digger Derrick is a hydraulically-actuated, continuous rotation, heavy-duty transmission digger derrick designed with steel load-bearing structures. It is the largest digger derrick in Altec’s DT Series reaching a height of 105 feet. The DT105 is an ideal unit for transmission maintenance and construction, but can also be used in a wide variety of applications.

Design Features:

• 105 foot sheave height with articulating boom tip
• 60,000 pounds maximum capacity
• Ability to road up to a 48 inch auger
• 1,200 pound capacity steel, two man platform with radio remotes
• Fiberglass fly-boom for personnel and material handling

DH-H Series

The DH-H Series is the fully hydraulic version of our new DH product family. It has the highest strength-to-weight ratio within Altec’s digger derrick product line. It is also the only derrick to have a zone rated capacity system that will allow the operator to lift more weight off of the back than the sides when on a single axle chassis. The units available in the DH-H Series, the DH45H, DH48H, and DH50H, offer sheave height options for all uses.

Design Features:

• Boom capacity up to 16,050 pounds at a 10 foot load radius (depending on model)
• Overall unit weight and available pay load on a 33,000 GVW chassis
• Zone Rating System

To learn more about these new digger derricks or any other pieces of Altec equipment, call 1-800-958-2555 or visit www.altec.com.

As a reminder, be sure to ask about financing solutions through Altec Capital. Altec offers the simplest and most cost-effective way to finance new additions to your fleet.

Altec is a leading equipment and service provider for the electric utility, lights and signs, telecommunications, contractor, and tree care markets. The company provides products and services in more than 100 countries throughout the world.

Contact:
New Equipment Sales
Phone: 800-958-2555
Fax: 205-449-4774