Hatz Americas appoints West Coast distributor

Hatz Americas, Inc. announced the addition of Pace, Inc. as its new distributor for the West Coast, with responsibility including the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, California, Nevada, Utah and Arizona.

Pace is a family-owned wholesale distributor of premium outdoor power equipment, parts and accessories. To serve its customers, it maintains warehousing in Michigan, Wisconsin, Florida, Illinois, Oregon and California totaling over 450,000 sq. ft. The company has 70 internal employees and 38 territory managers covering 25 states.

The addition of Pace to the Hatz distribution network was based on the company’s experience in outdoor commercial power equipment, as well as its “record of excellence in customer service,” Hatz indicated.

“I am pleased, on behalf of Hatz Americas, to announce the addition of Pace to our already stellar group of North American distributors. This relationship will bring Pace’s well-known commitment to service and professionalism to Hatz customers within their new West Coast territory of responsibility,” said Mike Hartoonian, president and CEO of Hatz Americas. “Additionally, having undertaken extensive Hatz product and technical training, we trust Pace stands ready to excel as Hatz’s newest distributor.”

Chris Saxton, president of Pace, Inc., said his company is excited to represent the Waukesha-based engine manufacturer’s “high-quality, precision-engineered diesel products.”

“We believe Hatz and Pace share the commitment to provide exemplary technical service and customer support,” he added. “We look forward to the partnership and future success.”