Blue Hat Crane of Kansas City, Mo., has a lot to celebrate for in 2015. The crane sales and rental company was made a representative of all Tadano products and have acquired an ATF 180G-5, GR-1000XL and GR-750XL for its fleet.

“Blue Hat will be a key player in growing Tadano’s market share in Missouri and Kansas,“ said Jay Shiffler, executive vice president of sales, marketing and customer service of Tadano America. “We’re glad to have a committed partner that will serve our customers and products well.”

Changing needs also led the company to build a new 22 acre facility with a 60,000 sq. ft. (5,574 sq m) maintenance shop and warehouse. At its June open house event, Blue Hat displayed a number of cranes available for rent or sale including the newest Tadano additions to its fleet.

“Our new equipment acquisitions have enabled Blue Hat to expand both our bare rental and operated and maintained fleets,” said David Lapin, sales representative of Blue Hat Crane. “The new crane shop is part of our commitment to supplying the latest equipment, parts and service available in the industry.“

At the open house event, Tadano America gave Blue Hat a traditional warrior’s kabuto helmet. “We’ve had to fight battles daily to bring our company to this point,” said Florian Rothbrust, senior vice president of Blue Hat Crane. “The helmet will bring us luck and victory.“

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