03.10.2016

Rivertek opens new UK facility

Irish crane distributor Rivertek Services - the European dealer for Kato Cranes - officially opened its new UK facility near Cannock with an open day.

On a rather wet Saturday morning, the facility in Burntwood, Rivertek's first UK depot, was packed with guests as well as a range of Kato city-type All Terrain cranes on display including a 13 tonne CR-130Ri, a 20 tonne CR-200Ri and a 35 tonne CR-350Ri.

Representatives from both Rivertek and Kato welcomed guests from all around the UK and were happy to talk to everyone and catch up with customers new and old.
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(L-R) Yasuhiro Kondo, Hiroshi Ide and Shunki Toda of Kato visiting Rivertek's new UK depot

Rivertek managing director Colin Cleary said: "We are happy to relaunch a well known brand in the UK and give crane owners another option when buying new cranes with our dedicated sales and support centre. Our target is to introduce the CR brand of cranes to new customers, where we see the huge potential of a niche market."

Director John Cleary added: "The reliability of Kato cranes is why we continue to invest in its products. We have received a lot of positive feedback and this new, centrally located depot is a huge step for both companies."
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The opening of the new depot attracted a good many people from the crane industry along with local enthusiasts

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Rivertek operations manager Ivan Bolster with a Kato CR-200Ri

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(L-R) Ivan Bolster, Tony Gearing, and Darren Gearing of Gearing Plant Hire

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A new 20 tonne Kato CR-200Ri sold to Midlands-based Dewsbury & Proud

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Kato's 35 tonne CR-350Ri

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A seven tonne Tadano TS75M truck crane alongside a Kato CR-130Ri, which has been sold to Mammoet

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A 40 tonne Liebherr LTM1040-2.1 All Terrain was also on show

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A 10 tonne Hitachi Zaxis 210LC telescopic crawler crane

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L-R) The McGoverns - Tommy, Kieran, Marley the dog, Eddie and Liam of McGovern Crane Hire, which runs a 13 tonne Kato CR-130Ri

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(L-R) Hiroshi Ide of Kato with Colin and John Cleary of Rivertek and Vertikal's Pam Penny