Month: April 2020

At Altec, Teamwork is and remains one of our core values. As we continue to move forward during this challenging time, we want to make sure you know how appreciated you are.

Please take a moment to watch a video statement from our President Jon Styslinger. A transcript is below for reference.

“Team Altec, with the incredible job that each of you have done and continue to do, it doesn’t seem like any of us, can say thank you enough. On behalf of all of us, thank you for everything that you have done to allow us to continue to work safely.

Many of you may be wondering how this has impacted our customers. Our demand for sales has continued to remain steady. Between new unit sales, stock unit sales, or Global Rentals, our customers have continued to require delivery and have needed our services. Whether it’s the storms that swept throughout the country last week or service that is necessary to keep the power restored, I can’t tell you how appreciative our customers have been that we’ve been here to support them.

From the crane operator in Tennessee that took delivery of a new unit that allowed him to remove large trees to restore power, to the contractor that had Global Rentals so that they could continue to support the utility or the utility itself that was very appreciative of our parts and service organization that allowed them to keep their trucks up and running during the storm restoration, it really underscored the essential function that our business performs in keeping the economy running and people safe.

Now, unfortunately, due to this virus, over 20 million Americans have lost their jobs with millions more potentially coming. In light of this, it is important that we all take just a moment and remember how fortunate and blessed we are to have the ability to continue to work and provide stability for our families, our communities and our customers.

Now again, I can’t thank each of you enough. Thank you for your dedication and hard work, thank you for your focus and commitment to our customers and most importantly, thank you for your focus and commitment to the health and well-being of your families, yourself and other associates. Since Altec was founded in 1929, we’ve always gotten through tough times and come out a better company. This time will be no different thanks to each and every one of you. Stay healthy, stay safe and God bless you all.”

At Altec, Spiritual Development remains one of our core values and guiding principles.

As we enter the Easter holiday season – whatever your spiritual beliefs – Altec encourages you to take time to reflect on the importance of the holiday, especially during these difficult and unprecedented times.

Please take a moment to watch a video statement from our CEO and Chairman, Lee Styslinger III, our President Jon Styslinger and our Senior Vice President Mark Styslinger. A transcript is below for reference.

Lee Styslinger:
“Here at Altec, Spiritual Development remains one of our core values and guiding principles. And as we enter the Easter holiday season – whatever your spiritual beliefs — Jon, Mark and I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the importance of the holiday, especially during these difficult and unprecedented times as we all deal with the global pandemic. Easter represents the source of salvation and carries with it a message of hope and renewal. Yet, much like our family, many of you will be separated from loved ones this Easter holiday due to the social distancing and mitigation policies that we must all observe. We encourage you to continue to follow those guidelines.”

Mark Styslinger:
“But despite the need to distance yourself from family and friends, we also want to encourage you to stay socially connected and remember to reach out to those in need of your support. Faith and worship are all about community, and we can stay engaged with each other by using the tools of today’s technology. We can all stand in faith until this pandemic is over.”

Jon Styslinger:
“As both Lee and Mark mentioned, out of the care and concern that we have for others, every one of us is being asked to observe Easter in the solitude of our homes this year. Even though churches will be closed this Sunday, we are certain that you’ll reflect on your many blessings. I also know that you will extend your appreciation and concern for the sacrifices made by health care workers, volunteers and public servants who are on the front lines fighting this pandemic. To all of Team Altec, we are thankful for everything that you do every day to work safely, while also staying focused on protecting your co-workers and teammates. And from our family to yours – whatever your faith and belief –we wish all of you the gifts of joy, hope and peace during this holiday season.”

At Altec, we are committed to serving our customers and our communities in both good and challenging times. As the world pulls together to fight the current battle that is facing all of humanity, we would like to reassure you that we are doing everything we can to keep our associates safe and the country running.

Please take a moment to watch a video statement from our CEO and Chairman, Lee Styslinger III. A transcript is below for reference.

“I want to personally thank each of you for all the incredible work that’s taking place throughout Team Altec as we navigate this unprecedented global pandemic.

It’s incredible to watch the power of Team Altec leverage best practices throughout all of our locations to focus on job one at Altec, the safety of our associates and customers. That has always been and will always be job one at Altec.

As we have throughout our 91-year history, we’ve addressed and overcome all kinds of challenges, wars, economic recessions and economic downturns. We always prevail thanks to the power of Team Altec and the great history and culture that we’ve developed through Altec values. Once again, we will prevail thanks to the power of Team Altec and the individual leadership that each of you exemplifies.

In keeping with our history, values and the tradition of associate safety and customer satisfaction,  I’m confident that the best is yet to come for Team Altec. So once again, thank you for all you do day in and day out to make Team Altec such a special place as we navigate these unprecedented times.

In closing, I’d like to wish you and your family all the best from all of Team Altec. God bless each of you, your families and this wonderful country. Thank you.”