Petersen Industries News and Blog
Using Grapple Trucks as Part of Your Collection System
“Grapple trucks compliment refuse fleets by making your organization a one-stop-shop for all refuse collection. It makes a multi-person job, a one-person task. With that comes safety and efficiency-something all operations seek.” -Sam Petersen You were probably looking at this line in the table of contents thinking “how do I know if we need a […]
Check out our new job opportunities
We are continuing to grow & new job opportunities are available. We are hiring for the following positions: • CNC Machine Operator • Fitter/Welder • Plasma Table Operator • Truck Equipment Installer • Truck Equipment Electrical Technician Team Leader • Painter Helper • Production MIG Welder • Industrial Painter • Finisher Interested in any […]
Storm Debris
Storm Debris Removal At Petersen Industries, we recognize that clean up after a significant storm can place a strain on both the public and on City resources. We want to help you prepare for any natural disaster, by adding our grapple trucks to your fleet before storm season. Hurricane Irma left many cities and counties in […]
Boom Crane Fundamentals
How is a Loader Different than a Boom Crane? There are countless different cranes on the market. In fact, most cranes can be considered boom crane since the boom is part of the design of a crane. The pedestal is fastened to the platform; which is connected to the head that turns the loader. The […]
Petersen Industries, Inc. awards River City Hydraulics as Dealer of the Year for 2016
Lake Wales, Florida, June 2, 2017– Petersen Industries, Inc., the waste and recycling industry’s leading knuckleboom manufacturer, recently honored River City Hydraulics as their 2016 Dealer of the Year. Petersen gives this prestigious award to the dealer who sells the most Lightning Loader® units for the prior year throughout their nationwide network.
Join us at Waste Expo 2017 in New Orleans in May
Let the Good Times Roll! Waste Expo 2017 will be in the culture rich city of New Orleans. Come see the Petersen Industries crew and our legendary units along with exhibits from others in the waste industry. This year it will be held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center May 9th – 11th. Amazing […]
Lightning Loader VS. Crane – The Difference?
Petersen provides the industry standard Lightning Loader as one of our original products. It’s one of the knuckle boom trucks that helped put us on the map many years ago, and it’s still powerful and pertinent to this day. But why is it called the lightning loader and not the lightning crane?
Petersen Industries, Inc. announces Kinloch Equipment & Supply, Inc. as a new Dealer
Lake Wales, Florida, November 21, 2016– Petersen Industries, Inc., manufacturer of grapple trucks and bulky waste collection systems, is proud to announce that Kinloch Equipment & Supply, Inc. is now the sole and exclusive dealer for the entire state of Texas.
