06.11.2015

Blue Hat takes on Tadano

Blue Hat Crane of Kansas City, Missouri MO has become an official representative for all Tadano products, and taken delivery of a 180 tonne ATF 180G-5, an 80 tonne GR-1000XL, and a 68 tonne GR-750XL for its rental fleet.

The company has also completed and now moved into a new 22 acre facility with a 5,600 square metre maintenance shop and warehouse in Kansas City.
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Blue Hat's new facility

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The new facility includes a 5,600 square metre workshop/warehouse

Blue Hat Cranes was established in 2013 when it took over a number of cranes from Kansas City based Wilkerson Crane, along with the majority of operators, managers, and sales staff. The aim was to provide the Kansas City and the Midwest Region with a professional crane rental service. In addition to Tadano the company represents Kobelco Crawler cranes, Schwing concrete pumps and also buys Comansa Tower cranes.
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Blue Hat Crane's new Tadano GR750XL

Jay Shiffler, executive vice president of sales, marketing & customer service for Tadano America said: “Blue Hat will be a key player in growing Tadano’s market share in Missouri and Kansas. We are glad to have a committed partner that will serve our customers and products well.“

Sales Representative David Lapin added: “Our new equipment acquisitions have enabled us to expand both our bare rental and operated and maintained fleets. The new crane shop is part of our commitment to supplying the latest equipment, parts and service available in the industry.“
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(L-R) Florian “Flo” Rothbrust of Blue Hat, Yo Kakinuma of Tadano America and Bob Jacquinot of Blue Hat Crane with the Kabuto helmet

Senior vice president Florian Rothbrust said: “At the open house event, Tadano America gave Blue Hat a traditional warrior’s kabuto helmet. We have had to fight battles daily to bring our company to this point. The helmet will bring us luck and victory!“
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The commemorative Kabuto helmet