Midwestern Customers Gain Greater Access to North American-built Brandt Material Handlers.
June 18, 2025
Manufacturer expands its U.S. material handler dealer network through partnership with West Side Tractor Sales Co.
Hudson, Illinois – The U.S. Midwest metal recycling industry now has greater access to the full lineup of Brandt Material Handlers, thanks to a partnership between Brandt Industries and West Side Tractor Sales Co.
“We are thrilled to partner with West Side, a fellow North American family business, to expand access to our comprehensive lineup of Material Handlers in the Midwest,” said Brandt Senior Vice President Sales—Manufactured Products, Jason Klassen. “This collaboration is a chance to strengthen our commitment to the metal recycling industry. We look forward to working hand in hand to serve customers with the quality and reliability they deserve.”
Brandt Material Handlers are designed, manufactured, and supported in North America. They are built on the John Deere platform and deliver unmatched productivity and uptime, with easy-to-find components and support through local dealerships. The lineup includes 40-, 60-, and 80-ton-class machines to support any size of operation.
West Side Tractor Sales Co. is a third-generation family business established in 1962 in Naperville, IL. They now serve over 80 counties, with 11 locations throughout Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. West Side is new to the metal recycling business, and they are confident that adding the Brandt lineup of Material Handlers to their existing product offering will attract customers who are looking for power, uptime, and efficiency.
“It makes sense for us to team up with Brandt. Their Material Handlers are 100 percent built in North America, and parts are easily accessible, which makes it simple for us to service our customers,” said Lauren Coffaro, Senior Vice President, Marketing & Technology, West Side Tractor Co. “We are excited about the partnership and the opportunity to reach new customers with support-focused, high-quality machines.”
For more on West Side Tractor Sales, visit westsidetractorsales.com.
For more information, contact Brian Radiff at bradiff@brandt.ca.
About the Brandt Group of Companies
The Brandt Group of Companies is a privately owned manufacturing and distribution company that serves a growing international audience in industries such as agriculture, construction, forestry, rail, mining, steel, transportation, material handling, and energy. The company has 6000+ employees and more than 180 locations in Canada, USA, Australia, and New Zealand.