USSI Acquires Power Equipment Leasing to Increase Trade Area and Add Rental Business

Appleton, Wis., June 6, 2023 — Utility Sales & Service, Inc. (USSI) announces the acquisition of aerial equipment rental specialist Power Equipment Leasing Company of Romeoville, IL. This gives Appleton, Wis.-based USSI, a provider of aerial vehicles and specialty trucks, a comprehensive sales, parts, service, and rental program capability with an expanded market and service territory.

“This acquisition brings together two companies with great people, shared values and demonstrated strengths. Any company or organization involved with infrastructure, such as electrical utilities, municipalities, contractors, telecom, sign & lighting, agriculture, and tree care markets can now benefit from our combined strengths.”

Ted Breidenbach, CEO of Utility Sales & Service, Inc.

Starting today, Power Equipment Leasing will now be USSI Rentals.

Rental Options for the Upper Midwest

“Through this acquisition, USSI now brings over 50 years of rental experience to give aerial lift truck customers throughout Wisconsin, Michigan, and the upper Midwest more equipment options,” says Ted Breidenbach, CEO of USSI. “Similarly, Chicago and Illinois truck users can now access USSI’s wide-ranging sales, service, and parts support.”

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Utility Sales & Service, Inc. (USSI) is a provider of aerial lift and specialty trucks, serving Illinois, Wisconsin, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Its mission is to manufacture, distribute, support, and rent equipment used to build and maintain electrical infrastructure for business and communities. Learn more at www.utilityssi.com.

For more information, contact:

Nathan Stan – VP of Sales
Utility Sales & Service, Inc.
nstan@utilityssi.com / (920) 788-2699

Mark Gehrt – VP, General Manager
USSI Rentals – Romeoville
mgehrt@utilityssi.com / (815) 886-1776