Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Modern Group Welcomes Mike Coyle As Industrial Sweeper and Floor Scrubber Sales Specialist

Leading Equipment Distributor Broadens Sales Force To Support Development Of New Product Line


Mike Coyle With A Nautilus Series
Scrubber-Sweeper From PowerBoss
(Bristol, PA) Modern Group has announced the hiring of Mike Coyle as the company’s sales representative for PowerBoss® industrial sweepers and floor scrubbers throughout New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania and Northern Delaware. Mr. Coyle brings years of industrial sales experience to Modern and has implemented a wide portfolio of solutions across multiple categories of business. Working with Modern's sales force, Mr. Coyle will bring these new categories of equipment and services to Modern's customers.

"I am looking forward to the challenge of growing this new line of business for Modern" said Mike Coyle. "I know these remarkable solutions from PowerBoss will make a substantial difference to our customer’s operations and bottom lines." 

"We are very happy to have Mike on our team as we bring these machines to market" said Ray Wiley, Vice President of Sales for Modern Handling. "Our customers demand quality equipment and a strong dealer to support it, Mike will help us continue that commitment with this new line of product."

Mike Coyle can be contacted directly at 215-620-8129 or CoyleM [at] moderngroup.com. Meetings can also be arranged through any Modern sales representative.

About Minuteman International
Minuteman International, Inc., headquartered in the Chicago suburb of Addison, Illinois, is a full-line manufacturer of Minuteman commercial floor care and carpet equipment, PowerBoss industrial sweeping and scrubbing equipment and the Multi-Clean brand of cleaning and floor coating chemical products. Minuteman has distributors and dealers in more than forty countries throughout the world. More information can be found on the company's web site at http://www.powerboss.com.

About Modern Group, Ltd
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, arborist, construction, and warehouse products businesses serving Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Delaware. For more information visit http://www.moderngroup.com.

Saturday, May 9, 2015

Modern Central Parts Carries Bandit Revolution® Cutter Wheel and Stump Teeth

Industry Leading Cutting Tools For Arborists and Tree Care Professionals Including New River Stump Teeth and Stump Grinder Wheel.

Modern Central Parts is proud to carry the full line of stump teeth and cutter wheels from New River Equipment. These cutting wheels and teeth can fit nearly brand or model of stump grinder: Bandit, Vermeer, Rayco, Morbark, Carlton and more.

Modern Central Parts can ship these wheels and teeth nationwide. Our factory trained technicians in Pennsylvania and New Jersey can convert your existing stump grinder to the full Revolution setup
The Advantages of The Revolution System:
  • Precise alignment of all cutting tools for superior cutting and wheel balance
  • Locating pin system on pockets (wear pads) to insure correct placement on the wheel every time
  • Low profile and beveled pocket design that maximizes cutting efficiency
  • Unique pocket design protects cutting wheel and is reversible for twice the pocket life

Call Your Parts Specialist Toll Free:

1-800-494-9596

Monday-Friday 7:30am-5pm
Use the form below to let us know what parts you are looking for, contact the Parts department at the location nearest you in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Speak with one of our parts and service technicians today:
SaberTooth™ Stump Cutting Teeth
Modern Central Parts is your source for the full range of stump cutting teeth for The Revolution Cutting Wheel and other stump grinder wheel configurations. Multiple sizes of teeth to fit your wheel along with a wide assortment of materials and stump tooth designs: Lead, Carbide, and more, Modern has you covered.
Even as it wears, The SaberTooth provides consistent, aggressive cutting, while using less horsepower.

One Of A Kind Design
The dual tip design allows for easier penetration, while the concave shape deflects chips away from the wheel.

Unmatched Performance
The SaberTooth features the highest performance carbide in the industry.

Compatible with all New River Equipment Wheels.

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Tom Plank Returns to Modern Group As Company's Allentown, PA Branch Manager

Leading Industrial Equipment Service Company Welcomes Experienced Manager to Help Serve Customers in the Lehigh Valley With Renewed Focus and Expanded Services. 


(Bristol, PA) Modern Group is happy to announce the return of Tom Plank and his appointment as manager of the company's Allentown, PA branch. Mr. Plank started at Modern's Edison, NJ branch in 1985. He would go on to manage Modern's used equipment department and eventually becoming the branch manager at Edison and Allentown. Upon rejoining Modern, Mr. Plank will also focus on growing the Dock and Door Service business in Modern's western territories.

"I welcome the opportunity to grow our company's presence and capabilities in the Allentown marketplace and beyond" said Tom Plank.

"Tom Plank has Modern in his veins. He has come up through the company's ranks with a focus on growing our business and making sure the customer is taken care of." said Don Sherow, Senior Vice President of Sales. "We know Tom will be an integral part in Modern's continued success in the Lehigh Valley marketplace."

Tom Plank can be reached at Modern's Allentown branch at 800-222-3321 or PlankT@moderngroup.com. Mr. Plank resides in South Whitehall, PA with his family.

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/.

Jay Pierre Rejoins Modern Group As A Warehouse Products & Integrated Systems Representative

Leading Material Handling Company Adds An Experienced Sales Representative to Service Customers in New Jersey and Southeastern Pennsylvania.

(Bristol, PA) Modern Group's Integrated Systems Division is proud to announce Jay Pierre's return as a sales specialist covering New Jersey and Southeastern Pennsylvania. Mr. Pierre brings decades worth of experience in the material handling industry with specialization in warehouse equipment, loading dock, and aftermarket sales. 

"I couldn't be more excited to rejoin the Modern team and represent an ever growing portfolio of products and services to its customers." Said Mr. Pierre.

"Jay Pierre brings a customer focus and attention to detail which is second to none." said Don Sherow, Senior Vice President of Sales. "Jay's professionalism and experience in this market will be invaluable as we help customers not only overcome immediate challenges but plan for future expansion needs far into the future."

Jay Pierre will personally introducing himself to Modern's customers in the area starting this week. He can be reached directly at 484-538-5610 or PierreJ@moderngroup.com. Mr. Pierre Resides in South Whitehall, PA with his family.

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/.