Gen-set packaging expanded for rental fleets: Altorfer expands packaging operations for mid-range gen-set packages for caterpillar dealer network

摘要

Altorfer Inc., the Caterpillar dealer in East Peoria, Ill., has recently expanded its engine systems packaging operation. The capabilities to manufacture engine driven packages by Altorfer Packaging, Bartonville, Ill., has now grown to 80,000 sq.ft. (from 20,000 sq.ft.) partially in response to its increased role as a gen-set packager for Caterpillar's dealer network. Like many engine distributors, Altorfer has packaged generator and pump sets for local sales for many years. In 1988 Altorfer developed a 200 kW gen-set package for its own rental fleet. The package caught Caterpillar's eye and in 1990 Altorfer began packaging the model XQ125, XQ225 and XQ350 gen-set packages with outputs of 125 kW 225 kW and 350 kW respectively for Caterpillar, said Randy Berry, packaging sales.