CASE and Team Rubicon Elevate Partnership With Expansion of Heavy Equipment Operator Training
CASE dealers participate in pilot program to prepare communities with critical volunteer force
Earlier this year, the pilot program commenced with two of the interested CASE dealers: RPM Machinery, out of their
"As soon as we heard about the need to help train more heavy equipment operators, we raised our hand," says Dustin Cole, executive vice president of Lawrence Equipment. "We're very active in our local communities and want to ensure
CASE and its parent company's foundation, CNH Industrial Foundation, have been long-time supporters of Team Rubicon. CASE deploys machinery through its dealer network to numerous disaster response and community service projects across
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As an example, mere hours after Hurricane Ian hit
"One of RPM's core values is doing the right thing. Supporting Team Rubicon by preparing their Greyshirts to safely and effectively operate machinery is the right thing to do," says Fred Rohlman, president at RPM Machinery. "We signed up right away when CASE shared this opportunity."
Greyshirts must undergo a background check and complete a brief online Team Rubicon training course. If within 450 miles of a participating CASE dealer location, they receive a notice through the Team Rubicon newsletter and social media channels, encouraging their participation in heavy equipment training.
"CASE's purpose is to build communities and — when disaster strikes — rebuild them," says Rebecca Bortner, marketing director, CASE Construction Equipment. "Our dealers help amplify that purpose every day, by wholeheartedly participating in opportunities like this, as well as supporting their local communities through myriad ways, including educating the next generation of tradespeople and raising funds for charities."
This training has been put to use by Team Rubicon in all phases of the disaster cycle across
CASE and Team Rubicon plan to expand the number of dealers participating in this heavy equipment operator training program in 2024.
Founded following the
To become a Greyshirt and pursue a path of heavy equipment certification for their missions, view this step-by-step roadmap. To sign up as a volunteer, go to https://teamrubiconusa.org/.
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About CASE Construction Equipment
CASE Construction Equipment is a global full-line manufacturer of construction equipment that combines generations of manufacturing expertise with practical innovation. CASE is dedicated to improving productivity, simplifying operation and maintenance while achieving lower total cost of ownership for fleets around the world. The CASE dealer network sells and supports this world-class equipment, by offering customized aftermarket support packages, hundreds of attachments, genuine parts and fluids as well as industry-leading warranties and flexible financing. More than a manufacturer, CASE is committed to giving back by dedicating time, resources and equipment to building communities. This includes supporting disaster response, infrastructure investment, and non-profit organizations that provide housing and resources for those in need.
CASE Construction Equipment is a brand of CNH Industrial N.V., a World leader in Capital Goods listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CNHI) and on the Mercato Telematico Azionario of the Borsa Italiana (MI: CNHI). More information about CNH Industrial can be found online at http://www.cnhindustrial.com/.
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