Schwing and CPI KC Partner with Blue Hat Crane for Parts and Service

Schwing and its local dealer CPI, KC has expanded their ability to service concrete pump customers in the Kansas City and the surrounding area with a new partner for parts and service. Blue Hat Crane, a division of JE Dunn, provides its national customer base with turnkey service, expertise and technical support for all crane-related activities. In the Kansas City area, the company now provides service and parts support for Schwing customers. The company also sells and services tower cranes, crawler cranes, personnel hoists and concrete pumps.

“In addition to stocking Genuine Schwing parts, we also have factory-trained technicians to perform routine service and repairs on Schwing truck-mounted and stationary pumps at our 120,000-square-foot facility,” states Mike Lothamer, Blue Hat Crane operations manager and son of CPI president Ed Lothamer. “CPI has sold a lot of Schwing concrete pumps in the area and we are pleased to continue to serve these customers through this partnership,” explains Mike. The company will also provide field service in the area.

“It is very gratifying to expand upon the great relationship established by Ed Lothamer with Schwing customers in the Kansas City area,” according to Myron Birschbach, Schwing vice president / GM of aftermarket parts and service. “We are known for our experience and excellent parts and service support, and the Blue Hat partnership with Mike Lothamer continues that commitment.” Customers can reach Blue Hat at (913) 321-0127.