BENLEE Corporate Overview
- SAFETY
- Quality
- Efficiency
- Growth
- Four Key Principles - SAFETY #1
BENLEE History
- -Bill Wolok (BENLEE Founder) began working in the Scrap Industry
- -Bill began buying and reselling Roll Off Trailers
- -Bill had his first Roll Off Trailer made to his specifications and established a Service and Parts operation
- -Moved to 12 acre site, with 33,000 square feet, expanded Service and Parts operation, established a manufacturing facility
- -Bill remained with BENLEE, Greg Brown became owner, began new investments in Product Development, Plant, Equipment, Telecommunications, Inventory, Computer Systems/Software
- -Largest single Roll Off contract in BENLEE history, shipped trailer to 47th State in U.S., implemented major new manufacturing software
- -Opened Industry's first On-Line Parts Store www.benlee.com, launched Continuous Improvement Program, implemented new software to optimize weight and strength of units, developed the Super Mini
- -Developed New Two Box-Faster, lighter, stronger
- -BridgeMaster sales take off due to light, but strong and 80,000GVW
- -BENLEE has record year of revenue and shipments and launches Dead Pup product line
- A Solid Market Leader that Stands Behind its Product
Facilities
Located in Romulus, MI (few miles West of Detroit), ½ Mile from I-94, near I-75 and 1 mile from Detroit Metro Airport
20,000 sq. ft. Manufacturing new Trailers/Trucks
10,000 sq. ft. Service/Rebuild, Frame Straightening & Parts Operation
3,000 sq. ft. Engineering, Sales and Administration
Two 'Heat Free' Frame Straightening Bays
Seven Service and Rebuilding Bays
- Design, Build and Service Company, Supporting the Market
BENLEE - Three Integrated Teams Serving the Market
- Designer, Manufacturer and Reseller
-Full line of New Trailers and Trucks for multiple markets
-Full line of roll off boxes for Scrap, Demo, Environmental, Trash
-Used/Reconditioned vehicles, Containers through partners - Service, Rebuilding, Frame Straightening Operation
-We Service what we sell, as well as repair/upgrade competitors' vehicles and excel at Total Rebuilding of Roll off Trailers
-What we learn about our customers and products, we incorporate into new and upgraded products - Parts
-Nationally recognized as the leader in Availability and Responsiveness for BENLEE and competitors' products
-Parts catalog and On-Line Store at www.benlee.com
- One Comprehensive Computerized Inventory Speeds Builds and Ensure Outstanding Parts Availability
Products
- Roll Off Trailers -2 to 8 Axles
-Super Mini and Super Mini Long
-Bridge Master
-Conventional-2-8 Axle
-Two Box
-Drop Deck
-"Mini"
-Pups - Live and Dead
- Roll Off Trucks - Customer or BENLEE provided straight truck
-Add Axles, Hydraulics, Hoist assembly, etc. - Three Sided Crushed Car Trailers
- Dump Trucks and Dump Trailers
- Open Top Trailers - 48'-53' x 102", 96" High Frameless
- Custom Trucks/Trailers
- Containers - Full Line/Custom, with high quality & value partners
Full Product Line to Meet the
Industry Needs Markets We Serve
Scrap Metal/Recycling Industry, including glass, paper, electronics
Trash/Waste/Refuse/Disposal
Environmental Services
Construction
Landscape
Demolition
Road/Infrastructure/Excavating
Specialty Markets
- Member of ISRI and NTEA Ensures Market Knowledge
How We Serve the Market
Direct Factory Sales (Select Dealers)
- Application Engineering to meet your specific needs Support analysis of Federal/State/Local regulations
- Comprehensive Website allows for real time technical discussions via phone while viewing specifications/photos
- Hours M-F 6:00AM-5:00PM EST, Web store open 24/7 and 24/7 Help line-supports all N.A. and Intl. time zones
- Accept orders via Internet, Fax, Phone, Counter-Ship Same Day
- On-Line Parts Store and Parts Catalog for 24/7 Support
Serve Canada, U.S., Mexico and International Markets
Competitive Rate and Fast Financing Available
BENLEE/Premier Truck Sales-Rent New or Late Model units
- Dedicated Team Ready to Meet your Needs
Quality - Along with Safety is Key to our Business
Quality Inspections done throughout the build Process
New Employees are teamed with Experienced team members
Launch meetings held before the building each unit
Doubled lighting level/reduced shadows in Plant
Only World Class suppliers used; always looking for upgrades
Assembly and Final Inspection check lists
100% Computerized designs & Computer Modeling: Optimize weight
Feedback from Service Team allows for ongoing product upgrades
- Extreme Customer Applications (60+ Ton lift)
ensures highest Quality
BENLEE Major Customers - Own 10-40+ BENLEE units
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- Diverse Customer Base Brings Knowledge and Support for All
Recent BENLEE Roll Off and Other Product Upgrades/Improvements
- Upgraded to Chromium Trivalent plated Hydraulic steel tubing
Benefit-Corrosion resistance and paint adhesion - Reduced 50% of 'Neck' hydraulic connections, added flexible lines, reduced 'turns'
Benefit-Reduces maintenance costs/leaks, increases speed of hydraulic system - Upgraded hydraulic hose to "Tough Cover" Parker 3000 lb, from 2000 lb Weatherhead
Benefit-Longer life-Oil/weather/abrasion resistance; reduces maintenance costs - Reduced size of Spring "pod"
Benefit-Improves integrity of welds - Upgraded support structure for Steel Fenders
Benefit-Longer structural life of product - Added 'split loom' to rear wiring harness, in & above bumper
Benefit-Improves life of wiring harness - Developed support bracket for rear wiring harness, to reduce wear on harness
Benefit-Improves life of wiring harness - Increased size of front rollers
Benefit-Allows wider variance of boxes, aids in stability of Intermittent Stop over roller - Led Industry in Drop Arm design for Tarp System
Benefit-Keeps arms out of the way of poorly aligned boxes - Added on board cradle for 'Intermittent' Stops
Benefit-Makes 'Stop' easily accessible and reduces lost Stops - Added secondary in-line air filter on ABS lines
Benefit-Allows for extra 1 year or 100,000 mile ABS warranty - Added "Spring Loaded" control for brakes, in control area (Std. for 4 Axle and under)
Benefit-Increases Safety margin & reduces process step-load/unload. Optional 5+ Axles - Redesigned Roll off tail, to allow for dirt/waste 'fall' off
Benefit-Less corrosion and less 'mess' - Redesigned attachment of Mark V landing gear-all bolt on, from bolt/weld
Benefit-Ease/Faster Maintenance - Upgraded material used for Ratchet/Winch Handle/Bar
Benefit-Longer Life, more leverage - Tack weld bolts holding ICC Bumper cylinder
Benefit-Less maintenance - Relocated Document Holder to protected area
Benefit-Keeps documents better protected from weather - Upgraded to use of 24' lengths of Hydraulic Tubing (from 20')
Benefit-Reduces maintenance costs/leaks - Added internal grooves for grease in bronze bushings for Rollers (Sheaves had them)
Benefit-Allows more grease in bushings-longer life rollers - Added end caps to tubes for tarp system
Benefit-Keeps dirt and water out of tubes-longer life system - Added a sleeve to high pressure pipe from valve going through front King Pin Plate
Benefit-Allows easy removal of main valve vs. previous need to cut out pipe - Added WHEEL-CHECK-Loose Wheel Nut Indicators placed on all wheels
Benefit-Quickly check for loose nuts-Increases uptime, reduces re-torquing, reduces wheel damage - Redesigned lift axle controls
Benefit-Streamlined system less parts, lower maintenance and faster lift & lower speed-saves time - Added FAST-FLAP- mud flap attachment system
Benefit-Cost and Maintenance Savings as well we reduced DOT violations - Added Grease Zerks in king pin plate
Benefit-Easy greasing, lower cost maintenance and longer plate life - Added the use of synthetic grease for wheel bearings in axles
Benefit-Longer life system and lower maintenance costs - Added in line pressure gauge to main control valve
Benefit-Allows for simple check of system, which increases uptime, reduces maintenance - Upgraded to Beehive (cone shape) rear bumper side lights
Benefit-Enhances view of rear of trailer for Safety - Added protective cover on rear license plate light
Benefit-Protects light for reduced maintenance costs and less DOT violations - Added Hydraulic connection covers
Benefit-Reduces the amount of debris introduced in hydraulic system - Added Sliding Ratchet straps to "Stinger Tail" units
Benefit-Easier installation for operator and longer strap life. - Upgraded Multi-Axle Units to 12" Upper frame tube
Benefit-Enhanced strength and wear - Upgraded Multi-Axle Units to 3" rear hinge pin
Benefit-Enhanced stability and wear - Upgraded King pin plate to add stiffener
Benefit-Enhanced stability - Made 102" Wide Axles Standard on tandem axle models.
Benefit-Enhanced stability - Upgraded paint from water based to oil based
Benefit-Better finish more durable. - Added Grease Point Indicator stickers to all grease points
Benefit-Easier Maintenance, longer life. - Added Brake System Certification to FMVSS 121 SECTION 5.3
Benefit-Required by law - Added Work Lights to all Tarp Systems
Benefit – Safety Allows Driver to see during low light - Added 12"x 12" Safety Sign by Operator Station to be aware of dangers when raising hoist
Benefit – Safety Driver Reminder - Added Body Up Light
Benefit – Added Safety Notifies Driver the Body is Up - Gresen V 40 Control Valve - High Back Pressure Rating
Benefit – Increased Uptime/Less Maintenance handles 3X the back pressure of others
- Feedback from Major Rental Operation and Customers
Brings Product Improvements-Increased Uptime
Service and Parts Operation
M-F 6:00AM-5:00PM++ EST
-24/7 Hotline for Emergencies, Parts and Trouble shooting
Critical repairs done "Immediately"
-Example: Broken cable gets "In and Out" (45 Minute) priority
Parts in stock for fast repairs and 99%+ Same Day Shipment, for BENLEE and most Competitors, Supports 24/27 Rapid Response
-Includes standard and hard to find Cylinders
-One of largest Hydraulic Cylinder distributors in North America
-Industry's first Parts Catalog-available at www.benlee.com
-Industry's first On Line Store-available at www.benlee.com
Services: Simple Brake jobs, to major overhaul/rebuilds, or just Preventive Maintenance-for BENLEE and all Competitors
-We know Roll offs/Dumps-Best Service-Quality, Cost
Two 'Heat Free' Frame Straightening Bays
- Experienced Team to meet your Needs
Key Team Members
- -Pres.-45 years Industrial Business experience
- -Service and Parts-19 years; Mechanic
- -Purchasing/Production Control-21 years
- -Marketing and Sales 1 year
- -CFO-8 years
- -Manufacturing Engineer Team Leader-14 years
- Significant Seniority brings: Quality, Support, Value
2005-2015 Company Upgrades
Improved Safety Program
-Result-Makes BENLEE a Safer and better place to be
Increased/Optimized Inventory levels
-Result-Shorter production cycle, 99%+ Same Day Shipment for Parts, faster repairs
Upgrading and updating all drawings/designs
-Result-Reduced errors, developing value added designs
Upgraded Computer System
-Result-Faster responses, reduced costs, Tracks Customers
Upgraded Facilities-Lighting, Phone System, Roads, etc.
-Result-Improved working environment, improved quality/ productivity/safety, energy reduction
Redesigned Website (www.benlee.com), added Store and Catalog
-Result-Makes BENLEE easier to do business with Nationally, across all time zones
Began Weekly Staff and Daily Market oriented meetings
-Result-Faster response to customer issues
Established Visual Production Scheduling System
-Ability to view entire Trailer Production schedule
-Result-Easier to respond to urgent requests, improved manpower planning, faster production cycle time
Extended Support-Hours/Days-M-F 6:00AM-5:00PM EST and added 24/7 Support
-Result-Maximizes Customers' Uptime and Support
- Building on a good base
Goal: Improve Service, Quality, Customers' Uptime
Summary-Performance Driven
BENLEE: A Strong Company, Continuously getting Stronger & Faster
A Market leader - improving its Products, Services and Support
Support National market, by having Extended hours, 24/7 Help support, take fax orders and have comprehensive Internet site -Factory Direct to you
BENLEE experienced team adds major value to Customers and the Products we Sell
Parts Operation: 99%+ same day shipment, On-Line Parts Store
Quality & Decades of Support, brings Solid Resale Value
Safety is key to our Product and People
- BENLEE-A Solid, Value Added Company
Dedicated to Improving our Customers' Uptime
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