Masonry Magazine March 2011 Page. 40
MAST CLIMBERS
Parts availability/manufacturer support
DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS and mast climbers manufactured by companies no longer in business often represent the lowest priced equipment on the market. Even if these MCWPs are still in good condition, you must be able to purchase parts at a decent price and get them promptly. If there are safety issues with the product or on a jobsite, will you be able to receive support? Will you be able to purchase additional parts or accessories if you need to adapt your equipment to a specific set-up? Are proper parts to perform recalls or upgrades easily accessible? Again, these are all questions that need to be considered in order to make a sound business decision.
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Authorized dealer proximity (product support)
AUTHORIZED DEALERS offer many services that can help you maximize your investment. These guys can provide troubleshooting, erection and dismantle services, and maintenance, and they also sell parts and equipment. Additionally, dealers can rent equipment compatible with the products you purchased and offer training to help you make a safe and efficient use of your mast climbers.
Training
TRAINING IS A KEY ISSUE in the MCWP industry. Actually, training should serve two distinct purposes, safety and liability. When buying a used product on the market, it is important to assure you can get proper product-specific training. Indeed, training your workers, E&D crew and operators is required on a jobsite in order to be safety compliant. Safety and liability are two elements that cannot be taken lightly in our industry. On the other hand, MCWP training should also help your company reach a maximum level of efficiency with the products you own. Might it be through better understanding product performance and set-up, or by learning how to maximize