TURFGRASS INDUSTRY NEWS
Trebro Welcomes New Ownership & Leadership Editor’s note: Te following is taken from a September 10, 2024, press release from Trebro Manufacturing. Trebro Manufacturing is now owned and operated by a partnership with Craftco Manufacturing Solutions, a custom fabrication and machining company based in Sheridan, Wyoming. Craftco’s relationship with Trebro began eight years ago when they were given the go ahead to begin producing frames for the Trebro TS line of harvesters. Tis acquisition marks the beginning of a new chapter for Trebro, building on the company’s proud heritage and strong employee loyalty, all while aiming for a revitalized future. As the new leadership team assumes ownership, customers can expect continuity and improvement. Trebro and Craftco’s partnership is expected to enhance production capabilities, streamline the supply chain, and boost Trebro’s ability to meet growing customer demand. With Craftco’s ISO 9001:2015 certified shop and advanced fabrication and machining equipment, the combined efforts will lead to quicker production times and improved machine quality. "We’ve already made great strides in reducing back-ordered parts and are dedicated to improving service. Our team is working tirelessly to ensure our machines continue to be the best in the industry," Jeff Garrelts, Principal and President of Trebro, added. "We appreciate the trust our customers have placed in us and are excited about what the future holds for Trebro." Even though the ownership has changed, there are still many of the familiar people customers have worked with over the years, a few of them being:
• Lois Dickson – Board Member, Supply Chain Manager •Cole Buechler – Service Manager • Dave Snyder – Sales Manager • Barry Schreiner – Parts Specialist
John Wetzel has been added asGeneral Manager.He began work in May of this year and is working closely with the group in Billings. More news for 2025 Trebro is introducing a Factory Refurbishing Program. Tey are now capable of having one of their technicians perform an assessment of your machine. After the assessment, the machine will come to the factory for the work to be performed and returned to you when completed. Tis way they help ensure the machine is up- to-date and continues to operate properly for years ahead. Trebro is adding to their Tech Services offering on-site preventative maintenance. Get your harvesters ready for the next season and limit down time. Trebro is also introducing a new online parts and product catalogs. Look for the release of the AS3 online parts catalog in early 2025 followed by the TSR. Tis catalog will have easy navigation and 3D imagery along with current pricing and a shopping cart. You’ll be able to place your order right from your phone or computer with your own customer log-in. New upgrades this year include: An upgrade kit for updating your belt style rollups upgraded to the new “Red Fingered” Power Rollups for better flap control and less maintenance, Control system upgrades for your Gen 1 or 2 Trebro HarveStack to Gen 3 to update your harvester to the latest Plus-1 technology. Tis will also enable owners of a Trebro HarveStack to use the Trebro Telematics option. New additions to the TSR in 2025 include a larger steering actuator and a new engine cooling package.
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Trebro also will be offering on new machine purchases various options that can be added or changed to meet your specific working conditions and needs. For more information, parts, and product information or to discuss how Trebro can better meet your needs, please contact: Dave Snyder – Sales Manager, Phone: 406-545-5207 or 1-888-395-5867, Email:
dsnyder@trebro.com.
FireFly Automatix™ Now Offering Capital and Operating Leases
Editor’s note: Te following is taken from a September 10, 2024, press release from FireFly Automatix. FireFly Automatix™
has announced that, after partnering with
several leading financial institutions, they are now offering both capital and operating leases to interested customers. With just a one-page application, qualified FireFly customers can apply for competitively priced leases of 36-to-60 months for up to $500,000, with lease applications typically reviewed and approved within 24 hours. Te leases are available to organizations located in the United States and are ideal for qualified parties that prefer a lease approach for using/operating FireFly's AMP™ all-electric, self- driving "Autonomous Mowing Platform" and its turfgrass harvesters. "Not every golf club, turf farm, sports team, or governmental entity wants to tie up its capital by making a significant purchase requiring a large upfront cash payment, even if they have the means to do so," said Lindsay Jones, Chief Financial Officer of FireFly Automatix. "Now, in concert with our financial partners, we can give our existing and prospective clients the ability to transform a large, one-time capital outlay into nominal monthly payments over the course of a lease term. Tis flexibility makes a big difference to our customers, and we're happy to be able to offer them this new financing option." According to Jones, FireFly's lease program is ideal for many organizations. FireFly began shipping its 100-inch-wide AMP professional mowing platform earlier this year, with initial customers seeing dramatic productivity gains and lowered operating costs by deploying AMPs, whether used on golf courses or sod farms. Conversely, during the company's 14-year history, FireFly has emerged as a global leader in the turfgrass industry, with FireFly's slab and roll harvesters now owned and operated throughout North America, Europe, southeast Asia, Latin America, and more. FireFly customers have been limited to outright purchases or seeking their own leasing options in the past - something that is no longer required. "We've already worked with multiple prospective lease customers," Jones said. "And in some instances, these organizations had their leases approved within two hours." Capital Leases vs. Operating Leases In simplest terms, a Capital Lease allows a customer to acquire a piece of equipment without a large, up-front capital expenditure (cash payment). Clients using a Capital Lease approach make nominal fixed monthly payments and then own the equipment at the end of the lease term.
TPI Turf News November/December 2024
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