WEST BEND, WI — Manitou North America recently presented Josh Gross and Bryce Smid of JGE, Inc., located in Aberdeen, South Dakota, with the Mustang by Manitou 2019 Top Dealer Award. This award is based on the overall sales performance, commitment, and customer support of Mustang by Manitou equipment in North America throughout 2019. 

“On behalf of Manitou North America I would like to congratulate JGE, Inc. for their excellent sales and commitment to customers support of the Mustang by Manitou products & services," said Eric Burkhammer, Manitou North America Vice President of Sales. "Because of JGE, Inc.'s dedication and commitment to their customers, they have been recognized as one of Mustang by Manitou’s top performing dealers for 2019. It is a pleasure to partner with a dedicated distributor who shares the commitment to quality products, services, and customer support that Mustang by Manitou has prided itself on since 1888."

"We're proud to be a long standing dealer of the Mustang by Manitou brand having represented the brand for almost 30 years," said Gross, one of the Owners of JGE, Inc. "We're especially proud of our achievement considering the Manitou North America's incredible network of dealers across the United States. We're honored to accept our Top Dealer Award from Caleb Hinkkanen and are grateful for all of his support. We look forward to a bright future with Manitou North America and it's family of top tier construction, agricultural, and industrial equipment."

Mustang by Manitou, a Manitou Group brand is a manufacturer of compact equipment, which is used in the construction, landscape, and agricultural markets. Founded in 1888, the company is headquartered in West Bend, Wisconsin, with manufacturing facilities in Waco, Texas, and Madison and Yankton, South Dakota.

Manitou Group designs, manufactures, distributes, and services equipment for construction, agriculture, and the industry. The group’s product ranges include: all-terrain fixed, rotating and heavy-duty telehandlers; all-terrain, semi-industrial and industrial masted forklifts; wheeled or tracked skid-steer loaders; articulated loaders; backhoe loaders; access platforms; truck-mounted forklifts; warehousing equipment; and attachments.

Manitou Group has brands such as Manitou, Gehl, and Mustang by Manitou, along with a network of 1,500 dealers worldwide. With its registered office in France, the group employs around 4,600 people.