Empire Roofing president Ronnie McGlothlin tests the new XR1055 at the Xtreme Manufacturing Facility

Roofing contractor Empire Roofing has taken delivery of the first six production models of the new Xtreme XR1055 rough-terrain telehandler from Xtreme Manufacturing.

Launched at CONEXPO/CON-AGG 2017, the new Xtreme XR1055 is designed to lift up to 10,000 lb. (4,536 kg), reach heights of up to 55 ft. (16.7 m), and has a maximum forward reach of 40.5 ft. (12.3 m).
The Xtreme XR1055 is now in full production in Henderson, Nevada, and Empire Roofing placed the order for the first six Xtreme XR1055s that came off the production line, painted in Empire Roofing's distinctive corporate colours.

The six Xtreme XR1055 telehandlers will be deployed immediately into the Empire Roofing equipment fleet in Texas, assisting with roof replacement projects on multiple sites. The lifts were handed over by Xtreme Manufacturing business development manager for Western USA, Kevin Matthews, and Rex Casanover from Ahern Rentals (national accounts), who made the initial introduction to Xtreme telehandlers.

Ronnie McGlothlin, founder and president of Empire Roofing, says: "We discussed our materials handling needs in detail with Kevin and Rex, and we found that the new Xtreme XR1055 hit our sweet spot for lift capacity and lift height. The build quality of the Xtreme telehandlers was also a big draw for us, as we manage our own fleet and need equipment that is built to last and will handle the tough demands of our jobsites. I believe in purchasing the best equipment available, which ultimately benefits my employees and customers.

"These six units will be deployed for many jobs, including delivery of rooftop equipment, safety equipment and materials. We take jobsite safety seriously, and features like the 360-degree operator visibility from the cab will make a big difference to our operators. We also have multiple tasks where we can utilise the built-in machine-rated boom lift point to improve productivity. We are excited to be the first customer for this new model and look forward to getting them onto our current projects," he adds.

Empire Roofing specialises in commercial, industrial and institutional roof replacement, repair and maintenance. Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, Empire Roofing operates from 11 locations in the U.S. and 2 locations in Mexico, with more than 700 full-time employees.

The business invests more than 10,000 hours per year in safety training for employees, and operates its own equipment fleet, including cranes, telehandlers, tankers and trucks, purchasing the best equipment available for their employees in the field to ensure they meet their high-quality standards.