Bandit Industries announces the production of its 100,000th machine. This historic milestone will be celebrated with a special giveaway of the commemorative unit at the upcoming TCI Expo, held November 6鈥�8, 2025, at the America鈥檚 Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
The milestone machine, a Bandit Model 12XC hand-fed chipper, is equipped with a Kohler diesel engine generously donated by Superior Diesel. This giveaway underscores Bandit鈥檚 long-standing partnership with the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA), where Bandit has been a proud member since 1987.
Bandit鈥檚 story began in 1983, when founder Mike Morey Sr. and six employees built the first Brush Bandit chipper in a small Mid-Michigan pole barn. Today, the company operates from over 560,000 square feet of manufacturing space, employs a dedicated workforce, and serves customers in more than 56 countries worldwide.
Bandit鈥檚 product line has grown to include hand-fed and whole tree chippers, stump grinders, horizontal grinders, and ARJES slow speed shredders. Yet while much has changed since 1983, the company鈥檚 mission statement and core values remain the same鈥攇uiding Bandit鈥檚 commitment to excellence, innovation, and the success of its customers.
鈥淩eaching 100,000 machines is a milestone we are incredibly proud of,鈥� said Jason Morey, Marketing Manager. 鈥淚t represents decades of hard work, innovation, and the trust of the tree care professionals who rely on Bandit equipment every day. We are grateful not only to our employees, but also to the dedication and hard work of our dealer network, whose efforts have been instrumental in reaching this achievement. We can鈥檛 think of a better way to celebrate than by giving back to the tree care industry.
Attendees of the TCIA Expo will have the chance to see the 100,000th machine on display and participate in the giveaway event at Bandit鈥檚 booth #303. The giveaway will be on Friday, November 7th at 3PM CST.