Rental Rumbles: October 2009

Look for Green at Enerco
Enerco Group Inc. has hired Doug Green as national accounts sales manager for its Heatstar by Enerco business division.  Green was formerly with Desa, as national sales manager for the company’s Master Brand, and is very well known in the industry.

“When Doug joined us it was a great day for our Heatstar business,” said Jeff Mack, president and COO of Enerco.  “Two of the primary markets for Heatstar are rental and construction.  And it seems that everybody in those channels knows and respects Doug Green.”

The Heatstar line was launched by Enerco in 2003.  It quickly became the number two player in commercial markets.  Desa filed for bankruptcy and announced its intention to liquidate in December 2008.  Green, who already knew the team at Enerco, joined the company.

“This year things really came together for us,” says Tim Jedrzejek, Enerco’s national sales manager for the rental equipment market, adding that the company had recently upgraded its line of Heatstar kerosene heaters.
“With Doug’s experience and industry reputation, he’s the perfect addition to take us to the next level.”

 “I still have a real sense of loyalty and commitment to all the customers I’ve worked with in this industry,” says Green. “I wouldn’t try to bring them along with me if I didn’t believe in my new team and our products. I’m totally comfortable where I am now.”
www.heatstarbyenerco.com

Heater manufacturer marks 30 years
Flagro Industries Limited in St. Catharines, Ont., celebrated its 30th year in business by moving into a new facility. An additional office area and warehouse comprising of 12,000 sq. ft., has been added to an existing building for a new 40,000 sq. ft., facility that Flagro now calls home. Flagro Industries Limited is a manufacturer of propane, natural gas and oil fired construction heating equipment.
www.flagro.on.ca

One-stop for heaters
Cavell Equipment Ltd. opened for business this year. Company owner Chris Cavell is already well known in the rental equipment industry and has started a new company based out of Winnipeg, Man., that he describes as a one-stop shop for all portable heating needs.

From sales and service to aftermarket support, Cavell Equipment supplies and maintains all major manufacturers of portable heaters from Canada, the United States, and Europe.

“By assembling a collection of the top minds in the world of portable heating, Cavell Equipment Ltd. can service, consult, or supply parts for most models of heaters available in North America for the past 50 years!” says Cavell with pride.
www.cavellequipment.com