Welcome to the April edition of The Mix! Big news - we have a new CEO, details below. Also, we're celebrating Earth Week with an exciting announcement about our zero-emissions equipment and we have a brand new episode of Let's Talk Service! with a Multiquip ServicePlus expert.
If you missed last month's edition of The Mix, don't worry. You can read it here.
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Ardell as our new Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds Bob Graydon, our CEO since 2017, who is transitioning to the role of Executive Chairman.
Mr. Graydon, who joined Multiquip in 1998, was instrumental in driving our record sales growth and operational streamlining. Multiquip’s performance earned him recognition from our parent, Itochu International Inc., as a three-time recipient of their Excellent CEO award. Reflecting on his tenure, Mr. Graydon expressed pride in Multiquip's achievements and confidence in its future, stating, "It has been an incredible journey for me, leading this remarkable organization. Together, we have achieved significant milestones and enjoyed tremendous success. I am immensely proud of what we have accomplished as a team. As Executive Chairman, I remain committed to supporting the entire leadership team through this transition. I am very excited about the opportunities that lie ahead for Multiquip, and I am confident that under Tim's leadership, we will reach new heights of success."
Mr. Ardell is no stranger to successful leadership at MQ, having steadily progressed through the organization and executive management team since joining the company in 2004. His deep understanding of the company's operations, coupled with his strategic vision and commitment to excellence, positions him as the ideal candidate to lead Multiquip into its next phase of growth and innovation.
MQ Zero is an all-new look representing our zero-emissions products and commitment to revolutionizing the industry with cleaner, more efficient products and practices. Covering a wide range of environmentally friendly products, MQ Zero underscores the importance of reducing global emissions without sacrificing on the quality and performance you expect from Multiquip.
While there is still work to be done, we will never stop innovating to ensure that you have the best equipment for your needs, and for the future of our planet.
Which MQ Zero products are available now?
We currently offer a wide-range of zero-emissions products including MQ Mikasa hard-hitting compaction equipment, GloBug™ lighting solutions, TuffTruk buggies, and an all-new, ultra-portable MixNGo concrete mixer.
A Game Changer for Do-it-Yourselfers and Small Projects
The zero-emissions Mix-N-Go features a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, a run time of over 3.5 hours, and is capable of handling the equivalent of 30 loads of concrete mix when fully charged!
Batch Capacity: Up to three 80 lb. bags of cement (1.8ft3 yield).
Battery type: 48V, 30 Ah, Lithium-ion.
Battery run time: Up to 3 hours, 45 minutes when fully charged.
Battery protection: LED indicators with low voltage shut-down.
Charger: 115-volt, 5-amp charger with automatic shut-off. Full charge in 6.5 hours.
Well-suited for outdoor projects and indoor work where engine emissions are not allowed. It eliminates the need for extension cords, providing unparalleled convenience and performance for any work site.
Contact your local MQ representative or email sales@multiquip.com to order yours today!
The Vibes are... Shrimpy
In a story you have to read to believe, Marine Biologists in Willapa Bay, Washington have been using Multiquip FXA60A4 concrete vibrators and GDP5H generators to eliminate burrowing ghost shrimp in certain tidelands.
Ghost Shrimp in Willapa Bay often inhabit the same tide flats where Pacific oysters are farmed and are considered pests by local shellfish farmers. The ghost shrimp burrow deep into the substrate of tide flats, softening layers of sand and mud which cause oysters, eel grass and other organisms to die.
When asked about the project, University of Washington Marine Ecology professor Alan Trimble said, “Immediately after we finished our first field test, it didn’t look like anything had changed. The tide flats looked pretty similar to how they looked prior to vibrator use. Follow-up studies of the test sites revealed that nearly 100% of ghost shrimp had been eliminated by the shrimp vibrator."
Episode two of Let's Talk Service!is now available. Join us as we sit down with Ed Kratz, a seasoned Level III service technician for MQ ServicePlus in San Bernardino, CA.
Ed is not your average service technician – he's a master craftsman dedicated to bringing Multiquip equipment back to factory standards and ensuring customer satisfaction. When it comes to ServicePlus, not every day is what it seems...hear his stories from the shop floor. Let’s Talk Service! 🛠️
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