The opening of Ahern Canada's facility

Ahern International has officially launched a Canadian division with the opening of a new facility in Edmonton, Alberta.

Owned by Don Ahern, Ahern Canada is the fifth regional distribution outlet to open, following in the footsteps of Ahern Australia, Ahern Japan, Ahern Deutschland and Ahern Chile.

The Ahern International businesses are focused on the sale and service of Snorkel aerial lifts and Xtreme Manufacturing telehandlers.

Ahern Canada is located at a facility in West Edmonton, strategically located to be able to support the equipment requirements of rental companies and contractors across the country, as well as the resources and energy sectors. The 836 sqm facility houses a large showroom, offices, a spare parts warehouse and workshop for equipment servicing and repairs.

The Edmonton branch will hold a significant stock of both Snorkel and Xtreme spare parts to support equipment in the field, as well as an inventory of new Snorkel lifts and Xtreme Manufacturing telehandlers, ready to fulfil immediate customer requirements.

Ahern Canada also has a field sales team covering Eastern and Western Canada, and offers both on-site and field service and repair capabilities.

Rhett Nickerson, western regional sales manager for Ahern Canada, says: "The official launch of Ahern Canada is an important step for Xtreme Manufacturing and Snorkel in this region. Our customers in this market are very excited to have a 'bricks and mortar' facility that will be fully stocked with spare parts and new equipment inventory, backed by a local team with significant industry experience."