Cascade has appointed Anval, a forklift attachment distribution company based in Santiago, Chile, as the exclusive distributor of Cascade products in most of Latin America. Effective immediately, Anval has sole distribution rights for Cascade products in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay. "We see great opportunities for growth entering into this partnership with Cascade," says Clara Antonia Leon, Anval's general manager. "Cascade products are industry-leading solutions that offer incredible value and we look forward to bringing these top-quality products to our customers." Established in 2007, Anval has built a strong reputation with years of expertise and excellent customer service. The addition of Anval as Cascade's distributor in these countries will provide customers with local service, support, spare parts availability and access to Cascade's full product offerings, including rental and remanufactured options. "Our agreement with Anval will greatly benefit customers throughout Latin America," says Pete Drake, Cascade senior vice president - operations Americas. "Not only will they have access to Cascade's global resources, but they will be supported by Anval's local presence and industry expertise. We look forward to continuing to strengthen our relationships in the region." Cascade Brazil facilities remain operating as normal and continue to serve the Brazilian market.