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March 14, 2008
The Papé Group, Inc. announced today that it has purchased the assets of Roberts Motor Company, a dealer of heavy and medium-duty Kenworth trucks. The dealerships in the acquisition are located in Portland, Eugene, Medford and Redmond, Oregon. This acquisition expands Papé Kenworth’s presence as a Kenworth dealer in Central California and Oregon.
“We are pleased with this acquisition because it offers a tremendous opportunity for Roberts Motor Company customers,” explains Chris Wetle, president of Papé Kenworth. “Kenworth customers in Oregon will now be able to experience Papé’s outstanding sales, service and support, as we further our mission to provide superior products that offer exceptional value backed by consistent, high quality customer service.”
“Papé was founded in Eugene and this acquisition allows our newest company, Papé Kenworth, to further strengthen the Papé presence in markets where we already serve the capital equipment needs of customers,” added Randy Papé, president and CEO of The Papé Group, Inc. “We’re looking forward to representing the high quality Kenworth line of trucks and believe our commitment to service and support will make the transition as seamless as possible.”
About The Papé Group Inc.
Headquartered in Eugene, Ore., The Papé Group Inc. is a holding company for capital equipment dealerships throughout the West. The businesses of The Papé Group sell and service the premier brands of capital equipment used in construction projects, forestry, trucking, warehousing/materials handling and private aviation. The Papé Group businesses are Papé Material Handling Inc., Bobcat West, Ditch Witch Northwest, Flightcraft Inc., Papé Rents, Papé Kenworth and Papé Machinery Inc. The operations serve seven western states – from Alaska to California. The cornerstone of all Papé Group operations since the first dealership was founded in 1938 has been their commitment to providing high quality products backed by consistent, high quality customer service wherever and whenever needed. For more information about The Papé Group Inc., visit www.pape.com.