7/22/2014
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| Modern Group President and CEO Paul Farrell (Right) and Modern Power Systems VP/GM John McClure (Left) |
“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.
