Bushman Equipment Re-Aligns Resources, Re-Structures Company and Re-Names Itself Bushman Avontec


BUTLER, WI (October 15, 2009)-Bushman Equipment Inc., a manufacturer of material handling equipment, is now Bushman AvonTec; a move that brings the parent company and its two divisions (West Bend Equipment and Avon Engineering) together and forms a single source supplier for Below-the-Hook, Floor-Based, and Slit Coil Packaging Equipment.

Along with its new name, the company has also introduced a new website: www.BushmanAvonTec.com

Bushman AvonTec specializes in the design and manufacture of rugged, custom-engineered material handling equipment for use in a variety of mill-duty, high capacity/high duty cycle industrial applications.

Ralph Deger, Owner and President of BushmanAvonTec, said, "This is a strategic move focused on growth and expansion. With our combined expertise and resources we are in a position of strength as a single source provider of custom-engineered material handling solutions." Deger added, "If you make it, we can move it."

"With Avon's team of engineers we expand our already deep base of knowledge and experience with even more intellectual capital," said Pete Kerrick, Executive Vice President.

Bushman AvonTec places a heavy duty emphasis on efficiency, safety, and its customers' return on investment. Historically, the company's products have benefited from well-proven designs that minimize maintenance and downtime and are value-engineered to be competitively priced.

Bushman Equipment Inc. has a long history of product leadership in the Below-the-Hook market, making C-Hooks, Coil Grabs, Spreader Beams, Sheet & Plate Lifters, Lifting Tongs and more. The West Bend Equipment Division of Bushman designed custom engineered floor-mounted equipment such as Lift Tables, Upenders, Inverters, Die & Mold Handing pieces and more. Avon Engineering, located in Hamilton, Ontario designed and built custom material handling equipment including strip process machinery and press room automation units.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Robyn Deger, Corporate Vice President, at 800-338-7810 or Sales@BushmanAvonTec.com

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