Hire and Rental News - November 2018

13 HIRE AND RENTAL NEWS • NOVEMBER 2018 INDUSTRY NEWS INDUSTRIAL POWER BATTERIES AND CHARGERS FOR // 1300 769 282 // rjbatt.com.au • Scissor Lifts • Material Handling • Machinery • Floor Machines • Road Signage • Vehicles HEAVYDUTY hire & rental Ad 2018 final.indd 1 13/04/2018 12:26:20 PM ASV celebrates 35 years of pushing limits with open house Company CEO Andrew Rooke said: “The anniversary is a testament to everyone involved with ASV, from those who created the first Posi-Track loader to those who are still involved with this unique product. “It is a remarkable achievement for a relatively small company from Grand Rapids, Minnesota to create such a legacy. The future is bright for our customers and stakeholders,”Andrew said. As a pioneer in the compact track loader market, ASV has been an innovator since its start in 1983. Two forerunners in the early snowmobile industry started the business, developing a pick-up-sized rubber-tracked vehicle called the track truck as ASV’s first product, meant for traveling over adverse ground conditions such as snow. However, it didn’t take long for the manufacturer to switch gears, using its experience to develop the first Posi-Track rubber tracked compact track loader in 1990. Starting with a closed design, ASV evolved its CTLs to include today’s open-rail and drive- sprocket undercarriage, which provides exceptional traction on soft, wet, slippery, rough or hilly terrain. The company expanded over the years, growing in size and reputation for quality machines with track-driven patented undercarriage technology. The manufacturer went public in 2017 as ASV Holdings, Inc. More than 1,000 people attended the open-to-the-public open house event, double the expected attendance. The occasion included a special anniversary- branded RT-120 Forestry Posi-Track compact track loader, food, games, factory tours and an opportunity to learn about ASV’s history. ASV celebrated its anniversary and introduced a new machine at the 2018 GIE+EXPO in October in Louisville, Kentucky with live demonstrations of the new machine. Visit: www.asvi.com To commemorate its 35th anniversary this year, manufacturers of compact track loaders and skid steers ASV Holdings held an open house event at its Grand Rapids, Minnesota facility. ASV Holdings celebrates 35 years of forward-thinking product development this year