Lake Wales, Florida, June 18, 2013 – Petersen Industries, Inc., the nation’s leading knuckleboom manufacturer for the waste and recycling industry, recently recognized Heil of Texas as the recipient of the 2012 Dealer of the Year award.  This accolade is awarded annually to the dealer within Petersen’s nationwide network that sells the highest number of Lightning Loader® units for the prior year.

Company President Casey Hardee and Vice President Sam Petersen presented representatives from Heil of Texas with a personalized plaque at the recent Waste Expo show in New Orleans, Louisiana.   A complementary reception was hosted in appreciation of all Petersen dealers, who were personally thanked for their continued efforts in promoting and selling Lightning Loader® products.

ABOUT PETERSEN – Petersen Industries, Inc. manufactures equipment for the trash, agricultural, arboricultural, and aggregate markets.  Petersen’s Lightning Loader® waste grapple is used by over 1,000 cities and counties nationwide, and by most major waste companies.

In the mid 1970’s Petersen designed a knuckleboom that could be used for loading bulky trash. The result was a trash loader concept that has been improved and refined over the years. With the exception of just a few purchased items, Petersen manufactures all other major components, including most hydraulic cylinders. With complete CNC machining capabilities and fabrication facilities, Petersen is able to control every aspect of schedule and quality control.  For more information on Petersen’s diverse product line, visit www.petersenind.com.

Contact:
Melissa Kincaid, Marketing Director
Petersen Industries, Inc.
863-676-1493 x 227
www.petersenind.com