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Heil Continues Growth of Nationwide Dealer Network With New Locations in Ohio and Michigan

Environmental Equipment Sales & Service Announces Expansion With New Facilities In Columbus, OH and Detroit, MI.

Chattanooga, TN (July 1, 2024) — Heil® continues to strengthen its premier nationwide dealer network of sales, parts, and support services, with further growth in the Midwest. The company is excited to announce new Environmental Equipment Sales & Service (EESS) locations in Columbus, Ohio, and Detroit, Michigan, enhancing Heil’s presence and support in these key regions.

Since opening their original New England facility in 2016, EESS has experienced exponential growth and is now part of the Vocational Trucks & Equipment (VTE) dealer network. In addition to their new Ohio and Michigan locations, EESS currently serves Massachusetts, Connecticut, Upstate New York, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and Rhode Island from their headquarters in New Oxford, Massachusetts. They provide the full line of Heil refuse trucks, service, and parts, along with automated carry containers from The Curotto-Can®, and comprehensive 3rd Eye® and Connected Collections® integrated technology solutions.

Vocational Trucks and Equipment, the parent company of EESS, has emerged as one of the fastest-growing dealer organizations in the nation. The company is nationally recognized for its world-class equipment expertise, skilled service and parts technicians, and exceptional customer service. In addition to their new EESS locations in Ohio and Michigan, the VTE dealer group includes Tampa Crane & Body of Florida, Sunbelt Waste Equipment in Florida, EESS of Massachusetts and New York, and Balar Equipment in Arizona.

Eric Monsen, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Heil, remarked, “EESS and the VTE group embody the core values that have defined the nationwide Heil network for the past 100 years. Their steadfast commitment to excellence, deep industry and product expertise, and dedication to exceptional customer service make them the perfect representatives for our extensive customer base in Ohio and Michigan.”

EESS’ facilities in Columbus, Ohio, and Detroit, Michigan, each feature over 10,000 square feet of shop and parts space, complemented by large office areas and ample parking. Centrally located for convenient access, both facilities are fully staffed with teams of experienced truck and equipment specialists, factory-trained technicians, and are equipped with parts trucks and mobile service capabilities. Additionally, they maintain a large Heil parts inventory valued at over one million dollars, ensuring timely parts availability and minimizing downtime for their customers.

Robby DeHart, CEO of VTE, stated, “We are extremely proud of our team’s strong experience and reputation in the waste industry and are deeply honored to have earned the trust of our clients nationwide. We work tirelessly to maintain that trust through every interaction with municipal, public, and private haulers. We look forward to continuing the long tradition of local, personalized Heil representation in the region, staffed by the industry’s leading waste equipment experts, all dedicated to absolute excellence and industry-leading customer service.”

The nationwide Heil dealer network is comprised of more than 40 full-service dealerships in over 60 locations, with robust sales, parts, and support coverage spanning the entire United States and Canada. Established in 1901, Heil is widely known as a world leader in the manufacturing of high-quality, custom-configured refuse collection bodies and automation solutions, providing the lowest total cost of ownership and the highest standards of operator safety. For more information on Heil or to find your local dealer, visit www.heil.com.

About ESG:

Environmental Solutions Group (“ESG”) encompasses industry-leading brands, such as Heil Environmental, 3rd Eye, Soft-Pak, Parts Central, Marathon, Bayne, and The Curotto-Can to create a premier, fully integrated equipment group serving the solid waste and recycling industry. Through extensive voice-of-customer outreach, in-house engineering and manufacturing capabilities, a wide-reaching service network, and proven industry expertise, ESG is focused on solving customer problems through environmentally responsible products and providing world-class support. For more information about ESG, visit doveresg.com, or follow them on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, or YouTube.

About Heil:

Established in 1901, Heil® is one of the world’s premier manufacturers of ultra-durable, high productivity, custom-configured garbage trucks and automation solutions that help customers achieve the lowest total cost of ownership. Their refuse collection bodies include a wide variety of front loaders, side loaders, and rear loaders. Heil® bodies are known throughout the waste industry as being legendary for productivity, long life, ease of maintenance, and operator safety. Heil® is a part of the Environmental Solutions Group family of companies serving the waste industry. Heil® has a nationwide network of more than 40 dealers in over 60 locations across the United States. They are proud to be a leader in customer service and provide world-class training, and after-the-sale support. For more information about Heil®, visit www.heil.com, or follow them on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, or YouTube.

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