Manitou Americas becomes official supplier

WEST BEND, Wis. – For the second year, Manitou was named an official safety equipment supplier of Circuit of the Americas race track in Austin, Texas. Manitou Americas transported eighteen (18) MLT 845 telescopic handlers and provided twenty (20) trained operators to be stationed at the corners of the track during the FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX, held November 15-17,2013. The Manitou Safety Team removed disabled vehicles throughout the weekend.

“We are very proud to be a partner with Circuit of The Americas in Austin,” says Lori Heidecker, Marketing Director - Manitou Americas. “The Manitou telescopic handlers are the perfect machines to
have at the track to safely remove disabled cars and keep the event running smoothly.”

Circuit of The Americas utilizes multiple products from the Manitou and Gehl brands to assist with track maintenance throughout the year. Products include rough terrain telescopic handlers and track loaders to keep the grounds in great shape throughout the season.

“It is exciting to be a part of first-class world racing events with Circuit of The Americas,” says Dan Miller, CEO - Manitou Americas. “This event gives us the opportunity to provide our customers with one of the most prestigious racing venues in America, as well as international brand exposure for our products.”