Petersen Industries News and Blog
Waste Expo 2014
Waste Expo 2014 is just around the corner and you do not want to miss this exciting event. Come see the latest and greatest innovations exhibited by us and other leaders within the waste industry at Waste Expo. This year it will be held in downtown Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center April 28-30th. […]
Petersen Industries, Inc. awarded 2nd NJPA Contract
Lake Wales, Florida, August 20, 2013- Petersen Industries, Inc., the waste and recycling industry’s leading knuckleboom manufacturer, was awarded an NJPA (National Joint Powers Association) national contract # 070313-PII for procurement of “Grounds Maintenance with Related Equipment, Accessories and Supplies”. This is Petersen Industries second awarded contract with NJPA. The NJPA serves over 46,000 government […]
Petersen Industries, Inc., joins Hardox In My Body Program
Lake Wales, Florida, July 31, 2013 – Petersen Industries, Inc., the waste and recycling industry’s leading knuckleboom manufacturer, had an official signing ceremony today to join the Hardox® In My Body Program. The program – which allows members to use the Hardox In My Body logo on their products – is strictly limited to companies […]
Heil of Texas Named 2012 Dealer of the Year
Lake Wales, Florida, June 18, 2013- Petersen Industries, Inc., the nation’s leading knuckle boom 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 […]
In the Press
Roanoke Solid Waste Crews Continue to Clear Debris – July 2012 After recent heavy storms, the City of Roanoke, VA uses Petersen equipment to clear debris and get routine waste collection back on schedule. Check out the video to see Roanoke’s Lightning Loader® in action!
Dealer of the Year 2011
Congratulations to Best Equipment for ending 2011 with the top sales record, earning them the title of Petersen‘s 2011 Dealer of the Year!
Petersen Industries, Inc. Acquired by Casey Hardee and Sam Petersen
Owners Nancy Rathbun, representing the Petersen family interest and Lee Rathbun, a co-owner, announce that effective Tuesday, February 28, 2012 Petersen Industries, Inc. was acquired via a full stock purchase by Casey Hardee and Sam Petersen.
Petersen Signs GranTurk Equipment as New Dealer
Petersen Industries, Inc., manufacturer of grapple trucks and bulky waste collection systems, announces the addition of the new dealer GranTurk Equipment Company, Inc. to their nationwide dealer network.
Petersen Industries, Inc. Awarded Patent on Innovative Crab Attachment
Petersen Industries, Inc., manufacturer of grapple trucks and bulky waste collection systems, announces the issuance of U.S. Patent #8,079,799 B2 for the apparatus and method for lifting containers, an attachment known to Petersen as the “Crab”.
