Your equipment can help make your mulch operation more efficient. When purchasing a horizontal grinder, tub grinder, whole tree chipper, trommel screen, compost turner or other Recycling and Forestry equipment, it’s important to have expert knowledge to maximize its impact on your business. That’s where a Vermeer dealer steps in.
Vermeer dealers are equipped with product, service and industry knowledge to help you find the right equipment and how to operate it on your jobsite. They aren’t salespeople, they’re business partners, excited to grow with and support your work as your business expands. Here are a few ways a partnership with a dealer can help you maximize the life of your equipment and set you up for success.
Recycling and Forestry product specialists
Gain niche support for your wood waste machines by connecting with a Recycling and Forestry product specialist. They have the know-how to provide you with accurate market and application expertise to your specific region and material.
“We know all the people in the field and we’re able to help them network, and that really brings value to the customer,” said Ryan Andry, a Recycling and Forestry specialist at Vermeer Texas-Louisiana. “At the end of the day, it’s not just about selling machines, it’s bringing value and that’s what we really try to do and be a partner to their business.”
Andry goes on to talk more about his role and relationship with his customers, “My role in my customer’s business is being a consultant to them. Advising them on how to run the machine more efficiently or advising them on something they may be missing from a maintenance standpoint.”
Although Recycling and Forestry specialists aren’t at every dealership location, you can still become connected with them by reaching out to your local dealer.
Purchasing process
When it’s time to purchase a new piece of equipment, there’s a lot to consider, from the right type of machine to the right model. Reaching out to a local Vermeer dealer can help. Share your business needs and goals with them. With their knowledge of different equipment options, an expert at the dealership can help you determine which machine is ideal for your jobsite now, while allowing appropriate room for growth. This will help you find the ideal equipment for your operation.
Set-up and training
Because they know the machines, a specialist at your local Vermeer dealer will train you on your new equipment. Communicate your needs with the specialist and they will personalize a plan for how to get you off on the right foot. This helps maximize productivity for your business and optimizes operator training, which is a long-term benefit.
Extended support
Vermeer dealers provide you support wherever and whenever you need it. An important conversation to have with your dealer is about stocked parts. As the owner of a machine with high use parts, especially wear parts, you’ll need to replace them every-so-often. The responsibility to have parts available when that time comes lands on both you as the owner and your dealer.
“Those parts can be a catalyst to an operation because they can help minimize repair times,” said Ted Dirkx, Vermeer Recycling and Forestry sales manager.
Connect with them on what all you should have in your stockpile and learn what they have at the dealership. Creating an open conversation up front will help you both as you progress through the life of your machine.
Protection for your machine
Another way to maximize the life of your machine is to purchase the Vermeer Confidence Plus® asset protection program, which lets you pay up front for covered maintenance expenses. Vermeer dealer certified technicians conduct the required service and maintenance on your Vermeer equipment at recommended intervals. The program includes the first four service intervals, along with all associated filters and fluids, at no additional charge. You can add the Vermeer Confidence Plus program to your initial purchase finance package or lease, or add it anytime within the standard one-year warranty period.
When it comes to your recycling equipment, making sure that you have qualified support and service is key to maximizing your productivity over time. With a Vermeer dealer by your side, ready to help, you have a partner to handle any questions or issues that may arise. For more information, contact your local Vermeer dealer today.
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