J&J Truck Equipment Becomes Fassi Authorized Distributor

Mon July 15, 2013
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J&J Truck Equipment, a division of Somerset Welding & Steel, has been appointed an authorized distributor of Fascan International, a U.S. supplier of Fassi hydraulic articulating cranes. With headquarters in Bergamo, Italy, the Fassi Group is a worldwide provider of cranes and components. J&J Truck Equipment will offer the full Fassi product line to its customers.

David Spear, J&J Truck Equipment's general manager said, "We are pleased to partner with a solid company like Fassi, a top quality manufacturer in our industry. Their innovative product lines will complement our current offerings and our customers will have more choices than ever before."

About Fassi

The Fassi Group was founded in 1965 by Franco Fassi. The company has established itself as one of the most technologically advanced manufacturers of behind-the-cab cranes in the world. Fassi is currently run by son Giovanni, who is responsible for the exponential growth of the company, which in the past three years, has resulted in the company becoming the number two brand in the world in its sector.

About J&J Truck Equipment

J&J Truck Equipment, founded more than 30 years ago, is a distributor of several manufacturers of field service crane bodies and cranes, air and hydraulic operated lubrication service units, winch systems, mechanic bodies, flatbeds and snow removal equipment. In addition, the company has a full service and repair department that provides custom welding and fabrication, dump and trailer body repair and painting, and a wide variety of other services.

For more information, call 814/444-3452 or visit www.jjtruckequipment.com.

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