New prospects for Gardemann and Haulotte

The handover of the four Haulotte aerial platforms, HA41RTJ Pro, to Gardemann recently took place in Alpen, Germany, an event that was greatly celebrated by both parties. The subsequent briefing was focussed and harmonious; it is obvious why Gardemann chose Haulotte!

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It was a gorgeous sunny day, you couldn’t wish for better. A day that provided both companies with new prospects — prospects up to 41 metres high, in fact. Gardemann is expanding its fleet with four large articulating booms and is therefore in a position to offer its customers even greater prospects as well. Haulotte looks to the future with confidence at an enhanced cooperation in the field of large-scale equipment.

With 3,500 work platforms, almost 400 employees and 30 depots, Gardemann is one of Germany’s top three rental service providers. Haulotte is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of aerial work platforms, with impressive performance data and a dense, nationwide service network.

Gardemann had already studied Haulotte under the microscope prior to this year. The new Managing Director, Dietmar Müller, wanted to know to what extent the service awareness ideas of the manufacturer concurred with those of Gardemann. It was precisely the excellent service that Haulotte offered that tipped the scales in its favour, as the criterion “service” is one of special importance to large machines — speed and high availability are extremely important in this market sector.

The joint day began with a small business breakfast attended by both Managing Directors. When asked why Gardemann described Haulotte as the number-one choice in the field of large equipment, Mr Müller replied, “The HA41RTJ Pro that will be used at Gardemann, under the name GG 415 DA, has an excellent performance history in lateral scope and outreach at full working height. These are

highly reliable machines with modern technology and are easily operated. In addition, all units are equipped as standard with an Activ’ Shield Bar (Secondary Guarding Device).”

Naturally, safety is a central issue that is of primary importance to both companies.

Freshly painted in Gardemann Blue and skilfully arranged, the four HA41RTJ Pro stood in the Gardemann equipment depot in Alpen with the two teams ready for the upcoming photoshoot. After this, the technical staff and the Gardemann customer consultant we fully briefed. The Management was also present and attentively followed the words of Haulotte instructor, Sven Lenz.

In a further step, Haulotte will carry out additional service training at Gardemann. The new Haulotte diagnostic software, “DIAG soft” will be a particular focus of attention and training.

On this topic, Haulotte’s Managing Director, Thomas Stock, reflected that, “What is of the utmost importance in the service area is the perfect interplay between training, diagnosis, procurement of spare parts and repair services. This is where Haulotte has increasingly set its focus over the last year and so can now offer its customers an all-inclusive package.”

“And that made all the difference to us,” said a smiling Dietmar Müller from Gardemann. “In comparison to all the others, Haulotte offered us the best service.”