Manitex International, a leading global provider of truck cranes and specialized industrial equipment, has announced a dealership agreement with First Fleet Truck Sales. First Fleet, one of Florida’s largest truck crane upfitters, will now sell and support PM Group knuckle boom cranes and Manitex aerial work platforms through its Lake Worth Beach, Florida operations.
Established in 1967, First Fleet brings over 50 years of experience in upfitting specialty vocational trucks like grapple trucks and articulated lifting solutions, earning a reputation for excellence in customer service.
Michael Coffey, CEO of Manitex International, noted that adding First Fleet supports the company’s “Elevating Excellence” strategy to expand its North American presence. “This partnership will help us grow market share in the Florida market and build a world-class support network,” he said.
Manitex’s President of North American Manufacturing, Richard Mills, praised First Fleet’s engineering expertise and customer focus. The company’s President, Andy Olivera, expressed excitement about the partnership, noting the alignment between Manitex’s product offerings and First Fleet’s commitment to turnkey solutions.
Manitex plans to continue expanding its dealer network to serve underrepresented markets in North America, further promoting its European product lines.