Michigan CAT Named Dealer for Exodus

Michigan CAT has been named the exclusive authorized distributor of Exodus wheeled material handlers in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.

According to Michigan CAT, the agreement fulfills a need for both organizations, as Michigan CAT was seeking purpose-built machines for industrial customers and Exodus was looking for a dealer who could provide product support and had experience servicing the scrap and recycling industries.

Terry Erickson, Michigan CAT sales manager, says the agreement should provide customers with the opportunity to enjoy greater productivity and profitability within a market segment that remains a vital component of Michigan’s recovery.

“As we compared our capabilities in product as well as support, I think both parties quickly realized that this would be a winning combination. Exodus sees a dealer with unmatched competitive advantages in this territory; from experience with the scrap/recycling industry to our statewide shop footprint and our field service capability. For our part, we get to offer a unique machine with excellent capabilities -manufactured here in the United States,” Erickson says.

The Exodus machine provides ground level cab entry and ease of transport without removing sticks or catwalks. As a purpose-built machine, traditional engineering constraints were limited. This allows for the design to start from scratch and focus on longevity and flexibility. The machine uses proven parts and common components for ease of logistical support. Exodus also provides a warranty of two years or 4,000 hours.

Exodus currently fields a model in the 100,000 pound class with a larger 125,000 pound offering coming later in 2011. Michigan CAT will have their first machine introduced to dealer staff in early August 2011.