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Cat dealer Bergerat Monnoyeur France



            We are one of the European leaders in   buying a new machine, is about 30   Gauthier
            terms of machine rebuilds. The success   percent for a machine powertrain
            of our tiered rebuild offer is based on   rebuild, and about 70 percent   Leitão
            our availability and service quality. We   for a complete machine rebuild.
            are able to deliver rebuilt components   We also carry out all necessary   Rebuild product
            to our customers in 24 to 48 hours.   technical updates and offer the
            This shortens machine downtime and   option to refurbish cabins for optimal   manager
            helps customers maintain productivity.  operator comfort as part of our
                                               Cat Certified Rebuild Program.
            We strongly believe our duty is to
            provide more efficient customer    Above all, our customers can
            solutions in order to help face our   expect a quality guarantee and
            world’s environmental challenges.   enjoy the performance of a new
            Rebuilding an engine or a machine   machine. We also offer the option
            helps to reduce the carbon footprint by   of an extended warranty, which
            minimizing the need for raw materials   differentiates us from competitors.
            and reducing energy consumption.   Since 2009, we’ve helped nearly 330
            Using rebuilt parts also extends the   machines become young again.
            life of our customers’ machines.
                                               Gauthier Leitão, Rebuild
            In addition, rebuilding saves customers’   product manager
            money. At Bergerat Monnoyeur, the
            average rebuild cost, compared with





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       Cat dealer Pon Equipment Netherlands



            We find that our customers like to keep their equipment   get the most value out of their machines and to advise
            in good working order. We take a personalized approach   them on the right solution for rebuilding. We aren’t here
            with our customers, based on the standardized      to push for the most expensive service, but for the one
            rebuild solutions we have packaged. To understand   that is the most effective, that meets our customers’
            the condition of the machine, we try not to have just   requirements and gives them that full second life.
            one source of information. It adds value to monitor
            and interpret the different data points available.   All it takes is a quick call and we can tell you
            This includes fluid sample analysis, inspections and   straight away how much specific component
            telemetric information through technology like Cat   rebuild options will cost for over 50 percent of
            Product Link™. We also look at fuel burn, idle times and   the machines we work with. In the past, quoting
            any fault codes. This way we have a good indication   could have taken days. It all results in a better
            of a machine’s condition at any level of the rebuild.  customer experience and quicker turnaround.

            There are real benefits to having a local Cat dealer like   Bram van der Meij, product manager, Parts & Service
            us perform rebuilds because of our technical knowledge,
            experience and expertise. Our job is to help customers


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