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Barry Equipment has announced an increased partnership with Astec Industries by representing the Roadtec and Carlson brands of road construction equipment under the Astec Construction Machinery Solutions Group for the New England region.

The addition of Astec's road construction equipment diversifies Barry Equipment's current product portfolio of construction, forestry, recycling and road building machinery, and is a natural evolution within the New England construction industry, according to the company. With a rifle-focus approach on customer support, pre and post machinery sale, Barry Equipment Co. has increased personnel, trained specialists and increased facility capacity to match the demands of its current and future clientele.

According to Vice President and Operations Manager Joe Barry, the addition of Roadtec and Carlson to the dealership was an easy decision, although not taken lightly. Barry Equipment Co. Inc. has represented the Peterson Pacific line of forestry and environmental recycling equipment since the early 2000s, where the experience of unique customer necessities and their product support prowess have been a lynch pin of their collective success.

"We've been in partnership with Astec since the Peterson Pacific line was acquired back in 2007, and Barry Equipment successes are due to outworking the competition with the back-end support of the PPC team. The ability to offer powerful, industry-leading equipment along with unparalleled technical advice, trained and proficient personnel while maintaining a head of class inventory of stocked parts are some of the key factors for Astec and Barry's success. With the addition of these two new lines to Barry under the OneASTEC Initiative, we're excited to bring that same experience, passion and customer focus to the paving and road building crews of New England."

Newly appointed General Manager Jake Dubreuil, with 23 years of industry experience, is equally excited to expand Barry's footprint across the New England Region.

"Timing is as important, if not the most important aspect to consider when taking on a new product line. Previous experience within the road building industry still carries the same recipe for success: hard work, keen focus on customer support, factory trained/certified technicians and parts personnel coupled with a specialized focus on sales. With these tools in our toolbox, Barry Equipment is excited to further our partnership with Astec and are very pleased to be part of their innovative movement of product manufacturing and design."

Astec Industries designs Roadtec and Carlson equipment with heavy-duty components for maximized uptime, capable of handling jobs paving roads, highways, parking lots and more. Roadtec pavers are available in a variety of sizes, ranging from 15 to 30 ft. paving width with a max paving speed of up to 300 ft. per minute.

The addition of the new products also has coincided with the opening of Barry Equipment's newest location in Connecticut. Located in South Windsor, the team offers parts and equipment sales, and with a 5,000 sq. ft. service facility nearing completion, in-house service will soon be available, assisted by two overhead cranes.

Other brands within the Barry Equipment lineup include Develon excavators, wheel loaders and other forestry equipment, Astec horizontal grinders and chippers, Rotobec grapples, Yanmar compact equipment, ASV track loaders and more. Barry Equipment was named the "Doosan Dealer of the Year" (Develon) in 2021 and looks to bring that same status of excellence to its Roadtec and Carlson customers.

Barry Equipment has three total locations, with two in Webster, Mass., and one in South Windsor, Conn.

For more information, call (508) 949-0005

When you’re working with massive machines in harsh environments, things are going to break. But if you make a plan to put in the necessary work along the way, you can save yourself a major headache and a LOT of money. Follow these preventative maintenance tips to minimize machine downtime, and protect your profits!

Start Small: Each morning before running your machine, take 15 minutes to perform a walkthrough and check out key service spots. Take note of grease points, pins, bushings, and other wear items. Don’t ignore codes - they’re there for a reason.

Keep an Eye on the Time: Every machine requires routine service after a certain amount of hours. Be on the lookout for wear, and keep an extra set of filters for your machines on-hand at all times. Need some filters? Give our Parts Team a call!

Read the Operator’s Manual: It might be a bit boring to go through line by line, but these manuals are filled with information that’s integral to getting the most amount of hours out of a machine. The more familiar you are with your machine, the more you’ll know to help keep it running smoothly.

Plan Ahead: It’s important to know that you’re not alone when it comes to maintaining your fleet. Barry Equipment offers on-site service to help keep machine downtime to an absolute minimum. Spending a little bit of money on a regular basis will prevent you from shelling out the big bucks for larger repairs that could have been prevented.

Contact our Service Department

Benefits of Using Barry Equipment's Preventative Maintenance Services:

• On-Site Service (We travel to YOU!)
• Waste Oil Removal
• Stocked Filters for Most Machines
• Minimal Machine Down Time
• Conveniently Schedule Appointments through our Service Department

Barry Equipment Co., Inc. has just opened a brand new 5000 sq. ft dealership in South Windsor, CT. Stationed conveniently on Route 5, the new building will be a one-stop-shop for equipment and parts sales, and beginning later in 2022, a full-service center for machine maintenance and repairs.

This is the third Barry Equipment location and the second facility that we’ve opened in the past 18 months, after a brand new 17,500 sq. ft. service and training location was introduced on Harrys Way in Webster, MA back in Fall of 2020. Barry Equipment is excited to now offer this third location to help make it easier for our customers in CT, Western Mass and New York State to access the parts and equipment they need while keeping travel time to a minimum. Boasting a tough lineup of powerful brands like Develon, Peterson, Yanmar, ASV, Barry Equipment is ready to serve all customers’ needs across New England and New York.

If you’re looking for a new machine for your fleet, the South Windsor location will also have the latest excavators, wheel loaders, horizontal grinders, compact equipment, track loaders and more on the ground. Another 5000 sq. ft addition to the building will also be opening later in the year, allowing for full-service maintenance and repair for machines in need of work.

Vice President and Operations Manager Joe Barry says it was natural to add a new branch in Connecticut and grow the company’s presence in the Northeast.

“We had two goals in mind when we opened the South Windsor store: make it easier for our customers to get the parts and equipment they need, and to let more business owners in the area learn the Barry name,” says Joe.

“Getting this third Barry Equipment location opened up is going to make a significant impact to our customers in CT, NY and Western Mass. Whether they need to get parts for a downed machine or to have one of our certified technicians diagnose and repair a piece of equipment, or even take a look at a brand-new machine, we’ll be ready and waiting to make that happen,” Joe says. “We really enjoy working with our clients in Connecticut, and we just felt that adding another brick-and-mortar location would give us a stronger foothold to provide easier access for our current customer base and help build our relationships with new customers in the area.”

Anyone wishing to visit the new Barry Equipment location can head to 1608 John Fitch Blvd, South Windsor, CT 06074, or can reach a member of our team by calling 860-288-4600.