Caterpillar Inc.聽and Lefort North America LLC have entered into an exclusive marketing
agreement for supply of Lefort hydraulic shears and balers commonly used in scrap metal recycling. The Lefort products, available in stationary and portable versions, will be sold and supported exclusively by Cat庐 Dealers in the United States and Canada.
The vision for this agreement is to combine the strength of Caterpillar鈥檚 distribution network with Lefort鈥檚 innovative design and precision engineered products. 鈥淲e are pleased to be working with Lefort to meet customers鈥� portable and stationary shear and baler needs,鈥� says Denise Johnson, Vice President of Material Handling and Underground Division, Caterpillar. 鈥淏ringing together Lefort鈥檚 high-quality products and our unmatched dealer network creates a partnership that will serve customers well.鈥�
Founded in 1947, Lefort manufacturers machines in their Belgium factories using state-of-the art engineering and design methods. Lefort鈥檚 North American headquarters is located in West Palm Beach, Fla. This location is also the parts distribution center dedicated to the United States and Canada. 鈥淭he partnership between Lefort and Caterpillar reinforces our dedication to the United States and Canadian scrap recycling and demolition markets,鈥� says Yves Lambert, President of Lefort North America. 鈥淚t鈥檚 one thing to offer an industry leading product, but offering reliable, unrivaled support is also imperative. Our partnership with Caterpillar will give customers that added assurance.鈥�
For more information, visit聽.