 BENLEE History
1951 Bill Wolok (BENLEE Founder) began working in the Scrap Industry
1971 Bill began buying and reselling Roll Off Trailers
1974 Bill had his first Roll Off Trailer made to his specifications and established a Service and Parts operation
1994 Moved to 12 acre site, with 33,000 square feet, expanded Service and Parts operation, established a manufacturing facility
2005 Bill Wolok remained with BENLEE, Greg Brown became owner, began new investments in Product Development, Plant, Equipment, Telecommunications, Inventory, Computer Systems/Software
2006 Largest single Roll Off contract in BENLEE history, shipped trailer to 47th State in U.S., implement major new manufacturing software
2007 Opened Industry’s first On-Line Parts Store at www.benlee.com
A Solid Market Leader that Stands Behind its Product.
FACILITY
Located in Romulus, MI (few miles West of Detroit), ½ Mile from I-94, near I-75 and 1 mile from Detroit Metro Airport
20,000 sq. ft. Manufacturing new Trailers/Trucks
10,000 sq. ft. Service/Rebuild, Frame Straightening & Parts Operation
3,000 sq. ft. Engineering, Sales and Administration
Two ‘Heat Free’ Frame Straightening Bays
Seven Service and Rebuilding Bays
Design, Build and Service Company, Supporting the Market
BENLEE-Three Integrated Teams Serving the Market
1) Designer, Manufacturer and Reseller
-Full line of New Trailers and Trucks for multiple markets
-Used/Reconditioned vehicles, Containers through partners
2) Service, Rebuilding, Frame Straightening Operation
-We Service what we sell, as well as repair/upgrade competitors’ vehicles and excel at Total Rebuilding of Roll off Trailers
-What we learn about our customers and products, we incorporate into new and upgraded products
3) Parts
-Nationally recognized as the leader in Availability and Responsiveness, for BENLEE and competitors’ products
-Parts catalog and On-Line Store at www.benlee.com
One Comprehensive Computerized Inventory Speeds Builds and Ensure Outstanding Parts Availability
Products
Roll-Off Trailers
- 2 to 8 Axles
-Super Mini-NEW
-Bridge Master
-Conventional-2-8 Axle
-Drop Deck
-“Mini”
-Pups-Live
-Two Box
Roll Off Trucks-Customer or BENLEE provided straight truck
-Add Axles, Hydraulics, Hoist assembly, etc.
Three Sided Crushed Car Trailers with Gates or Curtain System
Dump Trucks and Dump Trailers
Custom Trucks/Trailers
Containers - Full Line/Custom, with high quality & value partner
Full Product Line to Meet the Industry Needs
Markets We Serve
Scrap Metal/Recycling Industry, including glass, paper, electronics
Trash/Waste/Refuse/Disposal
Hazardous Waste/Environmental Services
Construction, Landscaping
Demolition
Road/Infrastructure/Excavating/Demolition
Specialty Markets
Member of ISRI and NTEA Ensures Market Knowledge
How We Serve the Market
Direct Factory Sales (Select Dealers)
-Application Engineering to meet your specific needs Support analysis of Federal/State/Local regulations
-Comprehensive Website allows for real time technical discussions via phone while viewing specifications/photos
-Hours M-F 5:30AM-6:00PM EST, Sat 5:30AM-12:00PM EST and 24/7 Help line-supports all N.A. and Intl. time zones
-Accept orders via Internet, Fax, Phone, Counter-Ship Same Day On-Line Parts Store and Parts Catalog for 24/7 Support
Serve Canada, U.S., Mexico and International Markets
Competitive Rate and Fast Financing Available
BENLEE/Premier Truck Sales-Rent New or Late Model units
Dedicated Team Ready to Meet your Needs
Quality—along with Safety is Key to our Business
- Quality Inspections done throughout the build Process
- New Employees are teamed with Experienced team members
- Launch meetings held before the beginning of a project
- Doubled lighting level/reduced shadows in Plant
- Only World Class suppliers used; always looking for upgrades
- Assembly and Final Inspection check lists
- 100% Computerized designs & Computer Modeling: Optimize weight
- Feedback from Service Team allows for ongoing product upgrades
Extreme Customer Applications (65+ Ton lift) ensures highest Quality
BENLEE Major Customers
Berner Trucking
Carolinas Recycling Group (CRG)
Cohen Brothers
Commercial Metals Company
Crawford Trucking
The Environmental Quality Company (EQ)
Ferrous Processing
Gershow Recycling
Integrated Logistics Services (ILSI)
Metal Management
Newell Recycling
North South Trucking
OmniSource
Padnos Iron and Metal
Premier Truck Sales
Queen City Metals
Republic Waste
RCI-Hanford Site
Shapiro Recycling
Sims/Hugo Neu
Southern Scrap
Technical Logistics Corp (TLC)
Tennessee Valley Recycling
Total Metal Services Trucking (TMS)
Triad Transport
Waste Management
Diverse Customer Base Brings Knowledge and Support for All
Recent BENLEE Roll Off and Other Product Upgrades/Improvements
- Upgraded to Chromium Trivalent plated Hydraulic tubing
Benefit-Corrosion resistance and paint adhesion
- Reduced 50% of ‘Neck’ hydraulic connections, added flexible lines, reduced ‘turns’
Benefit-Reduces maintenance costs/leaks, increases speed of hydraulic system
- Upgraded hydraulic hose to “Tough Cover” Parker 3000 lb, from 2000 lb Weatherhead
Benefit-Longer life-Oil/weather/abrasion resistance; reduces maintenance costs
- Reduced size of Spring “pod”
Benefit-Improves integrity of welds
- Upgraded support structure for Steel Fenders
Benefit-Longer structural life of product
- Added ‘split loom’ to rear wiring harness, in & above bumper
Benefit-Improves life of wiring harness
- Developed support bracket for rear wiring harness, to reduce wear on harness
Benefit-Improves life of wiring harness
- Increased size of front rollers
Benefit - Allows wider variance of boxes, aids in stability of Intermittent Stop over roller
- Developed Drop Arm design on Tarp System
Benefit-Keeps arms out of the way of poorly aligned boxes
- Added on board cradle for ‘Intermittent’ Stops
Benefit-Makes ‘Stop’ easily accessible and reduces lost Stops
- Added secondary in-line air filter on ABS lines
Benefit-Allows for extra 1 year or 100,000 mile ABS warranty
- Added “Spring Loaded” control for brakes, in control area (Std. for 4 Axle and under)
Benefit-Increases Safety margin & reduces process step-load/unload. Optional 5+ Axles
- Redesigned Roll off tail, to allow for dirt/waste ‘fall’ off
Benefit-Less corrosion and less ‘mess’
- Redesigned attachment of Mark V landing gear - all bolt on, from bolt/weld
Benefit - Ease/Faster Maintenance
- Upgraded material used for Ratchet/Winch Handle/Bar
Benefit - Longer Life, more leverage
- Tack weld bolts holding ICC Bumper Cylinder
Benefit - Less maintenance
- Relocated Document Holder to protected area
Benefit - Keeps documents better protected from weather
- Upgraded to use of 24’ lengths of Hydraulic Tubing (from 20’)
Benefit-Reduces maintenance costs/leaks
- Added internal grooves for grease in bronze bushings for Rollers (Sheaves had them)
Benefit-Allows more grease in bushings-longer life rollers
- Added end caps to tubes for tarp system
Benefit-Keeps dirt and water out of tubes-longer life system
- Added a sleeve to high pressure pipe from valve going through front King Pin Plate
Benefit-Allows easy removal of main valve vs. previous need to cut out pipe
- Added WHEEL-CHECK-Loose Wheel Nut Indicators placed on all wheels
Benefit-Quickly check for loose nuts-Increases uptime, reduces re-torquing, reduces wheel damage
Feedback from Major Rental Operation Brings Product Improvements
Service and Parts Operation
M-F 5:30AM-5:30PM++ EST
- 24/7 Hotline for Emergencies, Parts and Trouble shooting
Critical repairs done “Immediately”
- Example: Broken cable gets “In and Out” (45 Minute) priority
Parts in stock for fast repairs and 99%+ Same Day Shipment, for BENLEE and most Competitors, Supports 24/27 Rapid Response
- Includes standard and hard to find Cylinders
- One of largest Hydraulic Cylinder distributors in North America
- Industry’s first Parts Catalog-available at www.benlee.com
- Industry’s first On Line Store-available at www.benlee.com
Services: Simple Brake jobs, to major overhaul/rebuilds, or just Preventive Maintenance-for BENLEE and all Competitors
- We know Roll offs/Dumps-Best Service-Quality, Cost
Two ‘Heat Free’ Frame Straightening Bays
Experienced Team to meet your Needs
Key Team Members
Bill Wolok
Founder
50+ years in the industry |
Greg Brown
President
30 years Industrial Business experience |
Charles Bush
Plant Operations
11 years; Mechanic |
Steve Doughty
Manager Mktg.
14 years; Owner Operator |
Carol Kazensky
Service and Parts
11 years |
Garry Lee
Service Leader
7 Years; Mechanic |
Brian Lucas
Service and Parts
7 years; Mechanic |
Ron Ostrowski
Purchasing/Production Control
9 years |
Scott Siebel
Production Supervisor
8 Years |
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Significant Seniority brings: Quality, Support, Value
2005/06 Company Upgrades
Improved Safety Program
-Result-Makes BENLEE a Safe and better place to be
Increased/Optimized Inventory levels
-Result-Shorter production cycle, 99%+ Same Day Shipment for Parts, faster repairs
Upgrading and updating all drawings/designs
-Result-Reduced errors, developing value added designs
Upgraded Computer System
-Result-Faster responses, reduced costs, Tracks Customers
Upgraded Facilities-Lighting, Phone System, Roads, etc.
-Result-Improved working environment, improved quality/ productivity/safety, energy reduction
Redesigned Website (www.benlee.com), added Store and Catalog
-Makes BENLEE easier to do business with Nationally, across all time zones
Began Weekly Staff and Daily Market oriented meetings
-Result-Faster response to customer issues
Established Visual Production Scheduling System
-Ability to view entire Trailer Production schedule
-Result-Easier to respond to urgent requests, improved manpower planning, faster production cycle time
Extended Support-Hours/Days-M-F 5:30AM-6:00PM EST, Sat 5:30AM-12:00PM EST and added 24/7 Support
-Result-Maximizes Customers’ Uptime and Support
Building on good base
Goal: Improve Service, Quality, Customers’ Uptime
Summary - Performance Driven
BENLEE: A Strong Company, getting Stronger & Faster
A Market leader-improving its Products, Services and Support
Support National market, by having Extended hours, 24/7 Help support, take fax orders and have comprehensive Internet site
-Factory Direct to you
BENLEE experienced team adds major value to Customers and the Products we Sell
Parts Operation: 99%+ same day shipment, On-Line Parts Store
Quality & Decades of Support, brings Solid Resale Value
Safety is key to our Product and People
BENLEE-A Solid, Value Added Company
Dedicated to Improving our Customers’ Uptime
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