The Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) announced its 2018 Partners Advancing Commercial Tree Care (PACT) partners, including four new supporters. PACT is a strategic partnership between TCIA and industry companies that are invested in the future of the tree care industry.
“PACT partners’ support of TCIA helps the growth and development of the entire industry, making it possible for a more profitable and safe industry for all,” said Amy Tetreault, TCIA’s director of development and special programs. “We’re also excited to welcome four new, fantastic companies.”
Sennebogen, a provider of specialized equipment solutions for tree removal machines for urban areas, recycling yards, port operations, log-handling and waste facilities, joins PACT as a CROWN partner. New ROOT partners include North American Training Solutions, which specializes in practical training, educational seminars and certification for arborists and other high-angle industries; Oakmont Capital Services, a full-service finance and leasing company that meets the needs of hardworking businesses with their equipment financing and leasing; and SherrillTree, a retailer of tree care and climbing gear, promoting safe working habits and proper care of trees.
Arborjet, a plant health care company focused on products to market that protect the country’s trees, shrubs, plants and turf grasses, has increased its support to become a BRANCH partner.
2018 partners include the following:
CROWN: Altec Industries Inc., Bandit Industries Inc., Husqvarna, Morbark, Sennebogen, Utility One Source Forestry Equipment and Vermeer
BRANCH: Arborjet Inc. and Green Manufacturing
ROOT: George Fern Exposition and Event Services, North American Training Solutions, Oakmont Capital Services, ServicePro and Sherrill Inc.
SEED: Mauget, Fanno Saw Works, Northern Atlantic Financial, Liberty Financial Group (a division of Navitas Credit Corp) and Weaver Leather
PACT support has contributed to the development of TCIA’s products, training, programs and events over the past decade.