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Champion C86 C motor grader
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OMAHA, NB – Woody Ferrell, Vice President Sales & Marketing for Champion Motor Graders, is pleased to announce that Scott Van Keppel, LLC has signed on as the authorized Champion dealer for the states of Iowa and Nebraska. The partnership took effect on September 1, 2008.
“As a part of two third-generation construction equipment companies, we are very well capitalized and have the necessary know-how, as well as the necessary personnel to make things happen for Champion Motor Graders and the end-user in our territory,” says Del Keffer, Scott Van Keppel President.
Formed in 2007 by a joint venture of two established Volvo Construction Equipment dealers, Scott Equipment and The G.W. Van Keppel Company, with a combined experience of over 150 years in the business, Scott Van Keppel provides equipment solutions and dependable customer support for the aggregate and construction equipment sectors through its three locations in Omaha, Nebraska, Des Moines, Iowa and Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In addition to its Volvo Construction Equipment and Champion Motor Grader lines, the company represents Universal and Eagle crushing and screening products, Superior conveyor and material moving systems, BTI and several other lines.
Becoming an authorized Champion dealer grew out of talks Keffer had with company principals, Bryan and Gary Abernathy, at ConExpo 2008 and was facilitated by Woody Ferrell, recently appointed Vice President Sales & Marketing for Champion Motor Graders.
Champion opens new markets
Keffer says that the acquisition of the Champion compact grader line will open new markets for his company. “Champion provides us with the ability to call on and have something to sell to smaller contractors as well as municipalities who require a strongly built, compact motor grader,” says Keffer. “In addition to smaller parking lot and paving contractors and municipalities, we will be targeting certain mining and quarry operations.” Keffer feels that Scott Van Keppel’s relatively smaller size will allow it “to move very quickly and nimbly” to meet customer needs.
Scott Van Keppel plans on aggressively marketing its new Champion line. “We plan to introduce the line to a lot of people at the American Public Works Association Show in Iowa City in September and some other municipal gatherings in Spring 2009 and a show in Des Moines. We know that they are the right machines for the job and, depending upon the application, purchasing a Champion compact grader can be very cost-efficient for smaller contractors and municipalities,” Keffer says. “We plan on having a nice representation of the product line in all three of our branches come Spring.”
“We’re looking forward to building our relationship with Champion,” says Keffer. “I’ve known the Abernathys and Woody Ferrell for quite a few years and I’m looking forward to working with them and the rest of the staff at Champion.”
About Champion
One of the oldest names in the equipment industry, Champion Motor Graders has specialized in the development of motor graders and attachments for over 25 years. Champion engineering and manufacturing, based in Charlotte, NC, are dedicated to the production of compact and Production Class motor graders that assure customers of the same productivity and quality standards they expect from the best in full-size construction machinery. The Champion line-up now includes seven basic models with operating weights from 12,000 to 24,000 lbs., featuring the full range of single-axle, tandem and all-wheel 4x4 and 6x6 drive systems. Champion continues to develop a growing range of specialized equipment for the road maintenance and paving industry.
For more information on Champion Motor Graders, contact:
Bryan Abernathy, Executive Vice President
Champion Motor Graders
8844 Mount Holly Road
Charlotte, North Carolina 28214
Telephone: 704-392-1038
Fax: 704-394-0802
www.championmotorgraders.us
For Champion Sales and Service in Iowa and Nebraska, contact:
Iowa:
Scott Van Keppel - Cedar Rapids
3145 16th Ave. S.W.
P.O. Box 1288
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Toll Free: 1-800 823-0399
Phone: 1-319 365-9155
Fax: 1-319 356-2525
Scott Van Keppel - Des Moines
4410 SE Four Mile Drive
Ankeny, IA 50021
Phone: 1-515 964-2762
Fax: 1-515 964-2865
Nebraska:
Scott Van Keppel - Omaha
11202 South 150th Street
Omaha, NE 68138
Toll Free: 1-800 414-3775
Phone: 1-402 597-0860
Fax: 1-402 597-0865
