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Scott Machinery Sells John Deere Business
Will Continue to Operate As Intermountain Bobcat
SALT LAKE CITY (May 12, 2009) - Scott Machinery, one of the leading construction equipment dealers in Utah, Idaho and Wyoming, announced today the sale of assets related to its John Deere and Hitachi business to Honnen Equipment Company, effective May, 1 2009. With a new focus as the area's exclusive Bobcat dealer, the company will continue to operate as Intermountain Bobcat.
The change reflects the industry trend of consolidation of dealerships nationwide. Brothers David and Jeff Scott decided to sell the assets of their John Deere business to Honnen equipment of Colorado so that they could focus on their Bobcat business. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
"Were excited to give our full attention to the Bobcat line," says David, president and CEO, regarding the ongoing Intermountain Bobcat business. "With 40 years of industry experience in the Intermountain area, we're well-positioned to become the compact equipment leader by providing excellent service, supporting industry-leading products and continuing out tradition of total customer satisfaction."
Intermountain Bobcat will retain its Utah locations in Salt Lake City (4100 South 500 West), Orem (1167 Industrial Road), and Cedar City (642 North 1070 West) and has opened a new location in Idaho Falls, Idaho (3788 North 5th East)