Birmingham, AL – Altec recently partnered with the Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM), a major command in the US Army, to refurbish and customize their aging fleet of digger derricks. NETCOM installs, operates, and maintains communications networks supporting Army organizations. The Altec digger derricks allow the battalions to install and maintain communication lines during times of deployment and to train personnel on proper communication line installation techniques.
Altec was solicited to update the older digger derricks because the customer opted to use the existing tactical chassis on which the derricks were originally mounted. The project, nicknamed “Slider,” consisted of Altec removing the old digger derricks, bodies, and structural components. The chassis was then refurbished and used again, with new Altec equipment.
“The ‘Slider’ project is an excellent example of Altec’s capability to accommodate the Army’s often customized equipment needs,” said Charlie Culp, Managing Director of Altec’s Government Business.
ABOUT ALTEC: Altec is the leading manufacturer of aerial lifts, digger derricks, truck-mounted cranes and specialty equipment for the electric utility, telecommunications, contractor and tree care industries. Altec has manufacturing, sales and service facilities located throughout North America and sells and services equipment in over 100 countries.
Altec’s involvement with the Department of Defense includes supplying all military branches with commercial over-the-shelf equipment to maintain installation infrastructure, as well as custom designed tactical equipment to support military units while carrying out their missions.
