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Superior invests in experienced manufacturer to improve global coverage
Superior Industries, Inc., a U.S. based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, is excited to announce a new partnership with AMPCO Minerals. An investment into the manufacturer of crushing, screening, washing and conveying equipment furthers Superior’s vision of growing a global brand.
“Whether it’s application advice, service response or manufacturing efforts, our goal is to be closer to our customers,” says Jarrod Felton, president of Superior Industries. “This partnership allows us to continue improving our results for them.”
Working in a brand new purpose-built factory in Shanghai, Superior will design and manufacture a complete line of bulk material processing and handling equipment for customers outside of North America.
“This is an investment in a team whose core members each have more than 30 years of experience developing crushing and screening technology for our markets,” says Felton. “They are accomplished professionals that people in our industry know and trust.”
Meanwhile, the Shanghai-based production facility will improve responsiveness, reliability and quality of Superior’s North American supply chain. U.S. and Canadian-based plants will have new access to a dependable, high-quality chain of supply partner for select crushing and screening components.
TDL focus on Atlas products in the Scrap &
Waste Industries
2019 has been a challenging year within the industry, Brexit uncertainties have delayed investment on infrastructure with the knock on effect that customers are also holding back purchasing capital equipment. Since July sales of excavators have dropped considerably over previous year’s sales.
Sany have recently announced that it will be setting up a UK office and will be looking for more dealers, this removes the exclusivity that we enjoyed. This change means TDL have had to review how it covers GB, and have decided in the best interest of TDL to withdraw selling and supporting this product with immediate effect.
For Scottish customers we have had to make the hard decision to close Coatbridge, this being completed by the end of January. On the back of the Sany decision we have also decided to terminate our current dealership relationship with Genie and Mecalac. We are working with Sany, Genie and Mecalac to support a smooth transition to other dealers.
TDL’s future focus will be Atlas products in scrap and waste industries covering Great Britain.
Andrew Taylor - Dealer Principal TDL Equipment
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