Newsletter - May 2018
This is the sixth CET monthly Newsletter. Each month we will bring you information for powerful fire ground solutions involving the products we make.
We will highlight one of our CET equipment dealers, and one of our employees -to give you an opportunity to get to know us a little better- and our dealers who are out there working hard for you everyday. Additionally, we have a “Did You Know” segment to provide factoids on news you can use, and will provide industry news as it becomes available. Let us know what you think. If there are additional topics you feel would be useful to include in our newsletter, please reach out and let us know.
CET had a really great show at this year’s FDIC in Indianapolis, IN April 26-28. Our booth featured a new Brush Truck which was delivered after the show , along with three different models of Skid Units and many portable pumps – including floating pumps, mid-range pumps and a Cart Pump. Additionally we had an Intimidator UTV in the booth which has up to a 1400 pound payload capacity that now allows us to offer a 100 gallon water tank with our UTV fire fighting package. All three sides of the UTV fold down for easy access to equipment and pump from any angle.
In addition to the show, CET hosted our second annual Dealer Open House at the Severin Bar in the Omni Severin Hotel downtown. The event ran from 4pm to 8pm and we had over 240 dealer participants from all over the U.S., Canada, and several dealerships from overseas. Our way of saying thank you to our dealers who work with us to sell and service our products around the globe.
CHECK YOUR OLDER PORTABLE PUMPS!
• Are your portable pumps in working order?
• Are you ready for brush fire season?
• Are you prepared for non-hydrant fire scenarios where drafting from static water sources are your only option?To help you be ready CET will give you $100 trade in value on your old pumps towards purchase of new ones. Offer must be redeemed through an authorized CET Fire
Pump Dealer. CALL US FOR DETAILS @ 800-567-2719 • fire-pump.com
Company:
Banner Fire Equipement, Inc.
Name:
Mike Benker Sr.
Title:
Dealer Principle
Years in business
32 years Territory serviced Illinois and Missouri
Number of people in company, number of field reps
31 employees, 10 salespeople
What do you like most about selling CET products ?
CET is very easy to do business with. The products have proven to be very reliable, and they are great to work with.
Which CET products do you enjoy selling the most ? .
Skid units. They have perfected the build up process, and make it very easy to quote, order, build, and deliver a quality product.
Why sould your end user customers buy from Banner Fire Equipement instead of your competition ? (In general, not just with CET products).
At Banner Fire, we strive to provide service and support before and after the sale process. We want customer to know they can count on us to be there for them no matter the size of an issue or sale.
Customization:
Did you know that CET does build-to-order customization for Skid Units, Brush Trucks and Foam Trailers?! Nearly 90% of all the skid units, brush trucks and foam trailers we build are to unique specifications from our fire department customers. CET- The Power You Need- The Way You Want It! The Flow Starts Here! NOW YOU KNOW.
NAME
Bob Bowen
TITLE
Reginal Sales Manager
HOW LONG WITH THE COMPANY?
Just over 2 years
WHAT DO YOU DO?
I am responsible for working with our distributors in 28 states. I also attend trade shows in my territory to support our distributor network.
HOW DOES WHAT YOU DO AFFECT THE CUSTOMER?
I bring extensive hands on product knowledge to our distributors and end users, to assist them in selecting the right equipement for their application.
ANY HOBBIES, OR OUTSIDE INTERESTS YOU WOULD
LIKE TO SHARE WITH CET CUSTOMERS?.
Any spare time with friends and family. I am also a volunteer firefighter (20+years)