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Manitou Americas and Gehl welcome Kirby-Smith

Words: Bruce HudsonManitou Americas, a global manufacturer of material handling equipment, and Gehl, a leading manufacturer of compact equipment, welcomed Kirby-Smith to the Manitou dealer network. Kirby-Smith is the authorized dealer for Manitou MT Series construction telescopic handlers and Gehl skid loaders and track loaders throughout Texas and Oklahoma.

Established in 1983 in Oklahoma City, Kirby-Smith provides quality products for the construction, rental and industrial markets.

“We are very excited to welcome Kirby-Smith to the dealer network,” says Americas vice president of sales Andy Strupp. “We are confident that Kirby-Smith, with its long history of excellent service and knowledgeable people, will be an asset to our business and a dedicated source for sales and service.”

Manitou manufactures material handling equipment used worldwide in construction, agricultural, and industrial applications. Gehl manufactures equipment used worldwide in construction and agricultural applications.
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