Modern is a leading distributor of forklifts, warehouse products, construction equipment, as well as generators and stand-by power generation and arborist equipment and supplies serving our customers throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York and Maryland since 1946.
On behalf of the employee-owners of Modern Group, I wanted to send our sincerest thanks to you as a trusted customer throughout the past year. Our duty is to deliver the highest quality of service for your business, a responsibility we do not take casually. We wish your company continued success in 2015. Our technicians, account representatives, parts specialists, billing teams and support staff look forward to helping your business grow in the New Year. Thank you, Happy Holidays and a very merry New Year are our genuine wishes to you and your colleagues. Sincerely yours,
-Paul Farrell President & C.E.O. Modern Group Ltd.
2014-15 Modern Group Holiday Calendar
Christmas: Wednesday, December 24th - All Branches Open Until 3:00 p.m. Thursday, December 25th - Closed Friday, December 26th - Closed New Year's: Thursday, January 1st - Closed
Emergency Equipment Service Will Be Available At All Times.
Leading Forklift Service Company Expands Capability With Mobile Tire Pressing Vehicles. Bristol, PA
Modern Group has announced the launch of their mobile tire pressing service utilizing two new tire press trucks. These custom built vehicles feature a 200-ton industrial press for changing solid forklift tires. They are stocked with a wide variety of tools and supplies, which along with a number of labor saving and safety features, allow Modern's technicians to service nearly all forklift makes and models. Modern's partnership with leading industrial tire manufactures Trelleborg, MITCO, Superior and Camoplast Solideal provide customers the largest possible tire selection at competitive prices.
"This is a very exciting time for Modern and our customers" said Chris O'Connor, Forklift Tire Manager. "Stock availability, speed at the jobsite, and reliability of equipment are critical components in the tire business. These tire press trucks will allow Modern to keep our customers rolling like never before."
To request a quote on forklift tires call 800-866-3376 or visit Modern's Tire Service page.
About Modern Group Modern Group, one of the nation’s leading equipment distributors, provides sales, leasing, short term rental, service, parts, training and financing solutions through its forklifts, power systems, construction, and warehouse products businesses serving Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Delaware. For more information visit http://www.moderngroup.com/.
Leading Forklift Service Company Continues Investing In Parts and Service Operations For Customers.
Bristol, PA
Modern Group has announced the hiring of Chris O'Connor as the company's Industrial Tire Manager. Mr. O'Connor brings nearly 30 years of industry experience to Modern, having previously managed the service department for a tire supplier in the Philadelphia region. He will oversee the growth of Modern's industrial tire department through the hiring of technicians, managing tire service department operations, and directly work with Modern Handling's aftermarket sales team.
"Chris O'Connor will be an invaluable member contributing to Modern's success as we come to market with industrial tire sales and service" said Eric Walker, Director of Parts. "Beyond his exceptional product knowledge he has a proven track record of managing service departments built around a customer's need."
About Modern Group
Modern Group, one of the nation’s leading equipment distributors, provides sales, leasing, short term rental, service, parts, training and financing solutions through its forklifts, power systems, construction, and warehouse products businesses serving Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Delaware. For more information visit http://www.moderngroup.com/.
Proper chipper maintenance is critical for your business's bottom line. Modern Equipment & Supply is not only your authorized Bandit dealer but also your partner to protecting your machine's value for years to come.
Choose from one of three service levels and three maintenance plan options:
*Service Must Be Done at a Modern Group Facility. Additional Parts Charges Apply if Anvil or Blades Need Replacement. Pricing Subject to Change. Expires 2/28/15.
The Mid-Atlantic's Leading Material Handing, Arborist, Construction, and Standby Power Service Company Begins Market Leading Incentive Program To Expand Technician Staff At All Locations To Serve Its Customers Bristol, PA Due to continued growth of its service business, Modern Group has announced the start of an aggressive recruitment effort targeting qualified shop and road technicians for every division and market served by the company. This program includes a $1,000 signing bonus awarded after 90-days to all new technicians joining Modern. Technicians with experience servicing forklifts, construction and arborist equipment, warehouse docks and doors, standby power generators, cranes or bucket trucks are encouraged to apply. As part of this effort Modern's President and CEO Paul Farrell was featured in a YouTube video promoting the signing bonus offer and what makes working at Modern Group so exceptional:
"Service is the cornerstone of our business and is the most critical relationship we have with our customers" said Mr. Farrell. "We are committed to recruiting, developing, and keeping the best service technicians in our territory. We pledge to every customer that when they see a Modern service vehicle arrive at their shop or speak with their branch's service manager we will put their needs first and will keep them rolling." Mr. Farrell went on to explain that Modern is a 100% employee-owned company which offers competitive wages, full time hours, training and certification support, medical and dental, plus a 401k. Openings are currently at every service branch in Pennsylvania (Bristol, Allentown, Reading, Wilkes-Barre and York) and New Jersey (Edison and Hasbrouck Heights) as well as our road service fleet covering New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania and Northern Delaware. Anyone interested in a career at Modern can contact our Human Resources department at moderngroup.com/careers or by phone at 800-8-MODERN (800-866-3376). About Modern Group Modern Group, one of the nation’s leading equipment distributors, provides sales, leasing, short term rental, service, parts, training and financing solutions through its forklifts, power systems, construction, and warehouse products businesses serving Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Delaware. Modern Handling has been the region's Hyster forklift and leading warehouse products dealer since 1946. Modern's Power System division is the territory's exclusive Industrial Generac Distributor. Modern Equipment & Supply is the world's #1 Bandit chipper and stump grinder dealer and is also New Jersey's exclusive Avant Tecno USA dealer. Modern Group is a 100% Employee-Owned ESOP committed to excellence on service, sales, parts, and consultation. For more information visit http://www.moderngroup.com/.
Modern Group's business is growing fast and we need qualified technicians to serve our customers. We are offering a $1,000 signing bonus to all technicians hired who stay with us for 90 days, but we know you'll want to stay with Modern for the rest of your career! We service all makes and models of:
Forklifts
Generators
Arborist Equipment
Cranes and Bucket Trucks
Light Construction Products
Dock and Warehouse Equipment
Modern covers New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania, and Northern Delaware from seven service branch locations:
Leading Commercial and Industrial Standby Power Distributor Will Represent Expanded Generac Industrial Power Product Line in Northern New Jersey. 7/22/2014
Modern Group President and CEO Paul Farrell (Right) and Modern Power Systems VP/GM John McClure (Left)
(Bristol, PA) Modern Power Systems, a division of Modern Group, has recently signed an agreement with Generac Power Systems to exclusively represent Generac Industrial Power throughout Northern New Jersey. With this agreement, Modern Power Systems will have access to the newly expanded Generac Industrial Power product line, which offers single generator sets up to 2 megawatts and paralleled power systems up to 100 megawatts. “This agreement is a milestone for our organization but an even greater opportunity for our customers” said Paul Farrell, President and CEO of Modern Group. “We are proud to continue our close partnership with Generac and represent their expanded line of industry leading standby power solutions to our customers.” Mr. Farrell went on to praise the dedication of Power System VP/GM John McClure, the remarkable work of his team, as well as outline the continued investments being made in the division. These include the continued hiring of technician, sales, and operation staff, expanded offices for the division at the company’s Bristol headquarters, the purchase of new service vans, continued deployment of remote dispatch and workflow tools, and a new training center in Bristol for technicians and electrical contractors. As a Generac Industrial Power distributor, Modern Power Systems will work with engineers, facility managers, and electrical contractors to specify Generac products, install and commission systems, provide service and maintenance, and more. Generac Power Systems has begun implementing a new network of industrial product distributors to support the company’s aggressive strategic plans for growth in large industrial applications. A pioneer in gaseous-fueled and Bi-Fuel™ power systems, Generac expects this distributor network to help the company enter markets for its new high-output diesel standalone and paralleled power systems. “We’ve worked with Modern Power Systems for many years, and are very excited that they have signed on with us again in this new role,” said Kyle Raabe, vice president of industrial dealer sales. “Our expanded product line offers unprecedented opportunities Modern to grow their business by tapping new markets that requires large standalone gensets or paralleled systems. These are exciting times, and we’re looking forward to working with Modern and enjoying mutual success.” About Generac (NYSE: GNRC) Since 1959, Generac has been a leading designer and manufacturer of a wide range of generators, transfer switches, and engine powered products serving residential, light commercial, industrial and construction markets. For commercial and industrial applications, the company offers diesel- and gaseous-fueled generator systems up to 2.0 MW with single gensets and up to 100 MW with paralleled systems. These include Generac’s Bi-Fuel™ system for dramatic cost savings, the Gemini® Twin Pack system for serious space-saving requirements, and Generac Mobile Power for reliable mobile backup power in even the most extreme conditions. All are available through a broad network of industrial dealers. For more information on Generac and its industrial product line, please visit www.generac.com/for-business. Follow Generac on Twitter @generac. Become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/generacpowersystems. About Modern Power Systems Modern Power Systems, a division of Modern Group, is the exclusive industrial Generac distributor in the Mid-Atlantic region. They provide sales, service, short term rental, parts, training and financing solutions for the industrial, commercial, and residential users across all industries. For more information visit http://www.moderngroup.com/power.
7/22/14 Modern Group's President and CEO Paul Farrell was featured in an article published in the July 21st edition of the Philadelphia Inquirer. This interview covered a range of topics included a discussion of our diverse product lines offered to our customers, the structure of our company as an ESOP and what that means for long term success, and some hobbies Paul enjoys.
Accompanying articles are also being published on Philly.com. The first explored the concept of an ESOP, as Modern is a 100% employee owned company. This structure brings with it some challenges a traditional organization does not need to face, such as wide disclosures of financial performance to all employees, but holds tremendous strengths for customers and owners alike.
"Quite honestly when you call Modern and you speak to the receptionist or to me or to the technician, those people are owners of this business and they have a vested interest in making sure you are happy,"-Paul Farrell
(Columbia, PA) On June 19th 2014 Modern Group sponsored a Forklift Rodeo at the Anvil International plant in Columbia, PA. Coordinated by Anvil's Greg Wise and entire safety team, this all day event was designed to reinforce fundamental safety rules while fostering friendly competition and company bonding. Challenges included first a written exam and unit inspection, then moving on to a test track with maneuverability, stacking, wall proximity placement and load tipping drills.
At the end of the event the top three participants received customer Hyster Championship Trophies. All team members signed the banner for permanent display at the facility. Modern's partner EnerSys provided lunch for the entire plant.
Modern congratulates Russell Culp, Rafael Hernandez, and champion Joe Thode along with everyone at Anvil for working so hard to promote worker safety!
(Newark, DE) We are proud of our nearly two decades of support for Special Olympics. This year our shop in Bristol prepped and shipped a brand new Hyster H50 and Modern T-Shirts for Special Olympics Delaware's Summer Games in Newark this past weekend. The forklift was put to use unloading, moving and setting up equipment for the participants.
At the event was Modern Representative Richard Ulmar. Rich's connection with The Special Olympics is a very personal one, dating back to 1977 when his sister Sarah was chosen to participate at the International Special Olympic Games in Brockport, NY.
Leading Material Handling Company Adds Representative With Experience With Cutting Edge Solutions for Customers Bristol, PA
Modern Group's Integrated Systems Division is proud to announce Daryl Hull's return as a sales specialist for Berks, Cumberland, Dauphin, and Lebanon Counties. Mr. Hull has over 40 years of material handling industry experience, including 28 at Modern Group, and most recently with LTW Intralogistics specializing in automated warehousing solutions. "Daryl's decades of experience with warehouse products and integrated systems will be a vital asset to Modern Group" said Don Sherow, Senior Vice President of Sales. "He understands that customers are focused on condensing and consolidating their operation to deliver the best return on investment. Their questions are no longer about how each square foot in their facility is being utilized, but how each cubic foot is factoring into their business's success." Mr. Sherow went on to say that Daryl Hull will be an invaluable resource to Modern's customers in answering that question with "state of the art" storage racking, dock leveler and doors, destratification fans and more. Customers can contact Daryl Hull at 717-515-0737 or hulld [at] moderngroup.com. About Modern Group Modern Group, one of the nation’s leading equipment distributors, provides sales, leasing, short term rental, service, parts, training and financing solutions through its forklifts, power systems, construction, and warehouse products businesses serving Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Delaware. For more information visit http://www.moderngroup.com/.
Leading Material Handing Company Expands Service to Forklift and Warehouse Customers With The Addition of Four New Sales Team Members.
Modern Group has announced the recruitment of four new sales representatives in key regions served by the organization. Three of these new representatives, Todd Purvis, Jim Wark and Bob Weaver, will be dedicated to supporting the sale of new and used Hyster forklifts in the Burlington County, Montgomery County, and Lehigh Valley markets respectively. Craig Lepre joins Modern's Warehouse Products team to support facilities in the Lehigh Valley with their needs from loading docks, doors, storage racking and more. “The growth of customer demand drove this move” said Don Sherow, Senior Vice President of Sales at Modern Group. “Beyond their experience and expertise comes an attention to detail towards the needs of each customer which is absolutely paramount in our business." Mr. Sherow went on to say that each sales representative at Modern is backed-up with support in engineering, finance options, and a strong service team. To speak with your Modern Sales Representative please call 800-8-MODERN or submit a Contact Us or Equipment Lead Request. About Modern Group Modern Group, one of the nation’s leading equipment distributors, provides sales, leasing, short term rental, service, parts, training and financing solutions through its forklifts, power systems, construction, and warehouse products businesses serving Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Delaware. For more information visit http://www.moderngroup.com/.
Today we honor the dedication and drive that shapes all of us as ESOP owners by recognizing those who are our vanguards.
We are proud to honor our Owners of the Quarter for Spring 2014.
Paul Farrell, President and CEO
Modern Group
John Barilar
John's dedication to his job and those he serves knows no bounds of distance or time of day. I doubt many people would be able to produce an instance when John was not available to help solve their problems.
A nominator of his said it like this:
"John goes above, over and around the call of duty...no matter the day or time or what the problem is, he is there to help and keep you up and working. "
Thanks John!
Scott Overbay
Scott's nomination came in the form of a signed letter from a customer to the Bristol branch. In its paragraphs are found the essence of an ESOP Owner:
"One of the things that makes Mr. Overbay a great asset is his attention to detail and proficiency at multi-tasking. I have had techs before that were good at one or a few aspects of this job but failed at other important tasks. Scott has shown the ability not only to turn wrenches and get vehicles running and working, but to keep the paperwork in order and maintain lines of communication...He always has an attitude of "How does we solve this problem?" instead of "We have a problem."
The big things matter, but what often makes the difference are the little things. Communication, paper work, proactive thinking and action. These may seem trivial in comparison to the job requirement of "fix my forklift". Scott is proof that your craft is mastered with hundreds of small details, not one big result.
Ryan Smith
Wrangling our Equipment & Supply service operation in Edison can be a tall order. Ryan has the ability to make it all look easy.
'"RYAN GOES ABOVE AND BEYOND ON EVERY CALL AND WITH EVERY CUSTOMER. HE MAKES MY JOB EASIER WITH HIS COMMUNICATION WITH ME AND THE CUSTOMER."
Never get rid of that beard!
Rosalie Storti
"Rosalie is an extremely dedicated hard working Modern owner. She always goes over and above."
Rosalie is an embodiment of that ethos. Her dedication to the customer is unparalleled, more than a match to the conditions mother nature throws their way. One only has to look to the recent ice storm to see that it did not matter that a titanic number of calls had to be fielded, each one was a single customer who would be given every degree of attention and expertise Rosalie had to offer.
Leading Warehouse Products and Service Company Expands Capabilities With Customized Service Vehicle Modern Warehouse Products, a division of Modern Group LTD, is proud to announce their latest fleet investment has entered service. This a custom fitted Ford F-450 truck will be dedicated to the installation and service of customer loading dock equipment throughout Modern's territory. Along with enhancing job site capability, this truck is expected to reduce costs and service time for customers.
"As our Warehouse Products division continues to grow we looked at all areas of the business and asked 'where do we need to further invest in to deliver value to our customers? The answer came from our service technicians out there mounting dock levelers and doors” said Steve Seminack, Chief Financial Officer. "Finding the right solution for the job is what our company does, this isn't just true for the equipment we deliver to our customers but the investments we make to serve our customers."
"We couldn't wait for it to be on the road and on its way to the job site." added Gary Evans, Warehouse Products Sales & Project Manager. "We know when our customers see this truck pull up to their facility they will know they no longer need to worry, Modern is on the job and will keep them rolling no matter what.”
The Dock Installation and Service Truck features a remotely operated crane, built in welder, generator, work lighting, and extensive storage space for equipment and supplies.
About Modern Group Modern Group, one of the nation’s leading equipment distributors, provides sales, leasing, short term rental, service, parts, training and financing solutions through its forklifts, power systems, construction, and warehouse products businesses serving Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Delaware. For more information visit http://www.moderngroup.com/.
Modern Equipment & Supply, a division of Modern Group LTD, has announced an exclusive partnership with Avant Tecno USA to carry their full line of compact wheel loaders and attachments in New Jersey.
Avant Tecno USA's line of machines feature support for dozens of attachments from buckets, to pallet forks, sweepers, grapples, excavators, and spreaders. The innovative design of each machine includes a rugged build, telescoping boom, and a front riding articulating body for superior control on the job site. This is made possible while keeping each model impressively affordable for owners and the preferred machine for operators.
"There are just so many way to describe an Avant, the applications for our customers are just that limitless," said Rick Nelson, V.P. and General Manager of Modern Equipment & Supply. "An Avant delivers tremendous value by providing customers a low cost of ownership and a return on investment which is simply unparalleled by any other piece of equipment on the market today. We know they will fit right into the business needs of Modern Equipment & Supply's arborist, landscaper and contractor customer base. We also see real potential uses for customers in industries served by Modern's other divisions, from material handlingand warehousing topower systems."
Avant Tecno USA's line will be represented at each of Modern Group's New Jersey branches. Interested customers can learn more by contacting Ron Dortone Sr., Avant Product Manager, to schedule a personalized demonstration of the equipment and learn how each model could be customized for their business:
DortoneR [at] moderngroup [dot] com 800-866-3376 75 New Street Edison, NJ 08837
About Modern Group Modern Group, one of the nation’s leading equipment distributors, provides sales, leasing, short term rental, service, parts, training and financing solutions through its forklifts, power systems, construction, and warehouse products businesses serving Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Delaware. For more information visit http://www.moderngroup.com/.
About Avant Tecno USA Avant Tecno USA is the wholly-owned U.S. division of Avant Tecno Oy, a designer and manufacturer of compact multi-functional Avant wheeled loaders and attachments. Avant products, available worldwide, are versatile, powerful, compact, innovative and durable in all working conditions. This is why Avant is the market leader in loaders with operating weight under 2000 kg. Manufacturing, product development, sales and marketing are located in Ylöjärvi, Finland.
The New Jersey Agricultural Society uses several Hyster W40z Walkies to manage and deliver fresh produce donated by farms, grocers, and wholesalers to the community. This particular delivery was to the Holy Cross Church in Trenton, NJ. The New Jersey Agricultural Society delivers food to this church every week, year-round, thanks to the generous support of Wakefern Food Corp. Modern is proud to support our customers so they can serve those who depend on them.
Leading Equipment Provider Invests in
New Parts Inventory and Management Resource for Central Parts and Branch Parts
Departments to Deliver Exceptional Customer Service Experience.
Bristol, PA
ModernGroup has announced the hiring of Eric Walker as the organization’s new Director of Parts Operations. He comes to Modern with over 34 years’ experience in
the parts management industry, including 20 years as Parts Director for one of
the highest volume Toyota Parts dealerships in the United States.
Eric will be
directly involved in the procurement, logistics, and sale of parts inventory.
Together with each member of the parts division, Eric will work to ensure
complete satisfaction of our lift truck, construction, arborist, power systems
and warehouse customers.
“Eric has
an exceptional understanding of the parts business.” Said Paul Farrell,
President and CEO of Modern Group. “He has a clear vision of how Modern can
best support our customer base and has the attention to detail necessary to
insure we are producing the most value for our customers with each step we take.”
“I am
looking forward to taking an already successful parts division to the next
level” said Eric. “Our goal is to be the best in the industry for each facet of
our operation, and with the dedication of each owner of Modern, I have no doubt
we will achieve this.”
Eric is a
graduate of Burlington County Institute of Technology. He currently resides in
Burlington County with his wife and 2 children.
About Modern Group Modern Group, one of the nation’s leading equipment distributors, provides
sales, leasing, short term rental, service, parts, training and financing
solutions through its forklifts, power systems, construction, and warehouse
products businesses serving Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Delaware.
For more information, visit http://www.moderngroup.com/.
At our
foundation Modern is built for challenge, we seek it out and we conquer it. We do
this because we have a purpose, to serve those who look to us. There is not a
day that goes by where this is not true, demonstrated 300 fold by everyone who
turns a wrench, answers a phone, or hits a key. But there are times which stand
apart and brings it all into sharp focus.
We are
built for times like this.
February's ice storm cut a swath of disruption all too familiar to this region. Like Hurricane Sandy
before it, the staggering task at hand was met with stern resolve and brilliant
execution by the men and women of Modern.
Modern Power Systems was first on the front line. Coordinating service, moving inventory,
sorting through requests for help coming from every direction and source.
Bristol’s reorganized pole barn proved invaluable as Generac stock was placed
right next Power System’s building. Customers could drive up, load up, and
leave…by any means necessary:
There are
countless stories of folks directly served out of Bristol, but one we’d like to
draw special attention to occurred late in the day Wednesday. A man by the name
of Joe Behrle of Behrle Constructionpulled up in his truck and came into the Power
Systems office. He had driven all the way from Media, PA
where his business is located. He’d been searching for a backup generator for
his company, spoke to Rosalie that afternoon, and was now able to get his hands
on a Generac portable unit. The team pulled it down in the barn for him, but to
his concern it required assembly before he could start it.
Right then
and there, without being asked, Roy Hoover and Cody Matthews split open the box
and began putting it together right there in the barn. Everything was checked
out, primed, and place in the back of Joe’s truck, ready to roll. He was
overwhelmed with the level of service and professionalism Modern brought to his
side.
With all the
phones ringing off the hook, with all the customers preparing to drop far more
money on our services than he had just done, we took the time to make sure he
was taken care of without a moment’s hesitation.
After the
surge in Power Systems comes another, chippers and grinders. Modern’s Equipment & Supply sales, service, and parts teams are working around
the clock to make sure our customers are able to take care of their
customers:
Look no
further than what happened this afternoon in Bristol. Longtime customer Bill
Johnston is the owner of William Johnston & Company in Haverford, PA. The
company has been in business since 1929, and this week is shaping up to be one
of the busiest in its history. He needed reinforcements to tackle the army of
downed trees throughout Delaware County, so he came to the people he trusted: Ron
Dortone Sr. and Jr.
It took a 4x4
truck, a track loader, and a lot of muscle to extricate the Bandit 250xp from
winter’s grasp, but the Dortones understood that the quicker Bill got that Bandit hitched, the quicker
Bill’s customers would be taken care of. As soon as the chipper was on the main
drive Bill pulled up his pickup, signed the papers, and drove off to his
jobsite.
We are made for times like this because we know
our drive, purpose, and reputation are born in fire. When our customers need
us most, we keep them rolling.
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