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Fairchild Equipment earns prestigious 2025 Hyster Dealer of Distinction Award

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Fairchild Equipment has been recognized by Hyster® with the prestigious 2025 Dealer of Distinction award, an honor bestowed upon a select group of dealers who exemplify the highest standards in the materials handling industry. The Dealer of Distinction program recognizes top-performing Hyster dealers nationwide who consistently drive sales leadership and service excellence. 

To achieve Hyster Dealer of Distinction status, dealers must adhere to defined business practices and meet rigorous performance standards that are updated annually to align with evolving customer expectations and industry dynamics. The award underscores Fairchild Equipment’s commitment to providing exceptional service, trusted expertise, and measurable value to customers across its territory.

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Bob Sattler

“Each year, our Dealers of Distinction set the standard for performance excellence and continuous improvement. With deep expertise in materials handling, this elite group of dealers help customers enhance productivity and unlock smarter, more efficient operations,” said Bob Sattler, Vice President, Dealer Business Development.

“From safety, operator training, rental and innovative motive power solutions to comprehensive maintenance and fleet management, they consistently demonstrate their capabilities in helping customers achieve peak performance as their trusted partner.”

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Van Clarkson

“Earning the prestigious Hyster Dealer of Distinction award, especially during our 40th anniversary year, is an incredible honor,” said Van Clarkson, President of Fairchild Equipment. “This recognition marks the 29th year Fairchild Equipment has received an award from Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, earning our tenth in twelve years total in the southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois market, reflecting the remarkable consistency of our teams. What matters most about this is what it represents for our customers: a partner they can rely on. Our team is focused on delivering the expertise, responsiveness, and innovative solutions that help our customers operate more efficiently and succeed for the long term.”

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