Grove has recognized Shawmut Equipment Company Inc., Manchester, CT, with the Grove Distributor Excellence Award for overall performance in 2002.

The distributor was presented the award during the recent Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) convention in San Diego, CA, for its outstanding performance.

The Grove Distributor Excellence Award is based on criteria that includes market share, sales improvement, parts and service performance, service and sales training participation and overall support of Grove Crane products and promotions. Grove regional managers and product support representatives recommended the distributor for the award.

Special recognition also was given to L. B. Smith Inc., Mechanicsburg, PA, for its 35 years of service.

L.B. Smith serves Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey and northern Delaware with Grove construction and all terrain cranes.

For more information, call 717/597-8121 or visit www.groveworldwide.com.

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