Posted: June 1, 2009 - Satellite Industries, Inc. is excited to announce its purchase of Hampel Corporations line of portable restrooms. Effective June 1st, Satellite Industries will take over the ownership, operation, sales and marketing of the popular Global and 1.5 Global portable restrooms as well as the StyleLite internal hand wash sink from Hampel in Germantown, WI.

Current Global customers can expect outstanding customer service and support from the Satellite team, said Todd Hilde, CEO/Owner of Satellite Industries. Our business is really about partnering with operators. Adding Hampel products is another step in this direction because now we can offer operators new options for building a more profitable business.

This acquisition is part of our overall business strategy during this challenging economy, added Todd. Companies like ours are choosing to consolidate in order to remain strong in a weak economy. We attempted to apply this strategy with Five Peaks as previously announced, but were unsuccessful with that transaction.

Satellite and Hampel will both benefit from this purchase according to Lance Hampel, CEO/Owner of Hampel. The sale of our restroom product line is very exciting because we will continue to manufacture the Global parts for Satellite, plus, add Satellite thermoformed parts to our production facility. This allows Hampel to increase plastic forming production at a time when most companies are struggling.

Additionally, The Country Classic model will be discontinued after all remaining inventory is sold. Production of the Sunrise restroom recently displayed by Hampel will be delayed indefinitely until economic conditions improve and the market demands the need for such a product.

For further information regarding Hampel or Satellite restrooms, trucks and deodorizers contact Satellite Industries at 800-328-3332 or visit www.satelliteindustries.com.

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The Global
The Global 1.5

Posted: April 9, 2009 - Truck manufacturers are beginning to release pricing information regarding the surcharge on engines built in 2010. Pictured at left is Cummins DEF system for reducing NOx emissions.

In recent news, Volvo Trucks North America said its trucks with EPA 10 emissions reduction technology will include a surcharge of $9,600. This cost is associated with the new technology necessary to meet the strict new emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks, which take effect January 1, 2010.

“Our emissions reduction technology for 2010 will bring immediate benefits for the air we breathe without using emissions credits, while at the same time significantly improving fuel economy for our customers,” said Scott Kress, senior vice president, sales & marketing. “Volvo Trucks will achieve near-zero emissions of NOx with selective catalytic reduction (SCR). We have made substantial investments in research and development to accomplish these extraordinary goals.”

The surcharge will apply to new trucks built with Volvo D11, D13 and D16 engines, as well as those with the Cummins ISX. All of the engines will be equipped with SCR aftertreatment. The new technology also includes the development of advanced onboard diagnostics (OBD) systems required by the new emissions regulations.

Satellite truck managers are available to answer questions regarding the new laws and explain why purchasing a truck in 2009 will save you thousands of dollars.To Learn More, Contact Wes Tuttle or John Olson At 800-328-3332.

Posted: March 19, 2009 - Satellite's line of septic trucks is gaining a lot of attention from operators familiar with the company according to Wes Tuttle, Truck General Manager.

Wes has a tremendous amount of experience with the septic truck business. He came to Satellite from FMI Truck Sales and Service in Portland, OR in 2006 to expand the company’s truck line beyond restroom service vehicles.

For information on Septic or Restroom trucks, call John Olson or Wes at
800-328-3332.

Posted: January 29, 2009 - Operators in Northeastern United States and portions of Canada have a new Area Manager, Deric Boggs.

Deric has worked for Satellite for three years as an Area Manager in the California area and is very knowledgeable about the industry. Prior to joining Satellite Deric spent twenty five years working in the industry beginning as a driver and eventually becoming operations manager for a large operator in the Northwest. Deric is excited to be relocating to the East Coast and becoming your Area Manager.

If you need to contact Deric he can be reached at 800-328-2331 or on his cell phone at 253-677-4812.

Note: To see a map of the entire territory visit:
http://www.satelliteindustries.com/sales/sales_northam-map.php

Posted: January 29, 2009 - Ron Sprenger has been assigned Northern California as the result of Deric Boggs' recent promotion to Satellite's North East territory.

Operators in Northern California can look forward to receiving exceptional service from Ron, an Area Manager with Satellite for over forty years.

If you would like to contact Ron he can be reached at 800-272-3280.

Posted: December 18, 2008 - German toy manufacturer, Faller, has created a set of miniature restrooms for use with Marklin miniature train sets.

The set consists of three Toi Toi fresh flush restrooms and a Satellite Liberty. The sets can be purchased online for $15.56 at www.rocousa.com. The part number is FA180543.

Posted: November 1, 2008 - Satellite Industries celebrated its 50th year of business in 2008. Thanks to all our wonderful customers, friends and vendors who have been so important to our success during these many years.

Posted: October 22, 2008 - Satellite Industries was awarded the 2007 Governor's International Trade Award for the state of Minnesota. This prestigious award is presented anually to one company from 4 categories of business who export products outside the US. Satellite's significant growth in their European, Asian and Latin American markets helped secure this distinction. The award was presented at a luncheon on May 25th in St. Paul.

Posted: September 26, 2008 - Judges at the 2008 India International Construction & Contracting Exhibition (ICON) held in New Delhi chose the Satellite-Thal toilet as the most innovative new product at the show.
(ICON Representative with award)

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