Material Handling Network Magazine
Jan. 8, 2009
EUGENE, OR — The Papé Group, has acquired certain assets of three Bobcat dealerships, which it will
add to its Bobcat West locations. The acquisition includes dealerships in Reno, Nev., Portland, Ore.
and Hubbard, Ore. The purchases, which closed December 31, 2008, will expand the sales and service
network for both Bobcat West and the other equipment dealerships of The Papé Group.
The Reno Bobcat West facility has been relocated within the Papé Material Handling location at 25
Vista Blvd. in Reno. The Oregon facilities are located at 14912 NE Airport Way in Portland, and 3884
Pacific Hwy. in Hubbard.
“These acquisitions will ensure that even more Bobcat customers in Oregon and Nevada will be able
to experience Papé’s outstanding sales, service and support,” says Chris Wetle, president of Bobcat
West. “We look forward to serving their needs and earning their business.”
About Bobcat West
Bobcat West provides sales, parts, service and support for Bobcat’s line of skid-steer loaders, track
loaders, mini track loaders, all-wheel steer loaders, compact excavators, and attachments. Bobcat
makes compact construction equipment with more than 200 attachments for heavy-duty tasks such as
excavating, landscaping, demolition, earth moving and loading. The company operates stores in
California, Oregon, Nevada and Washington. Bobcat West is part of The Papé Group Inc.
About The Papé Group Inc.
Headquartered in Eugene, Ore., The Papé Group Inc. is a holding company for capital equipment
dealerships throughout the West. The businesses of The Papé Group sell and service the premier
brands of capital equipment used in construction projects, forestry, trucking, warehousing/materials
handling and private aviation. The Papé Group businesses are Papé Material Handling Inc., Bobcat
West, Ditch Witch Northwest, Engineered Products, Flightcraft Inc., Papé Rents, Papé Kenworth and
Papé Machinery Inc. The operations serve seven western states – from Alaska to California. The
cornerstone of all Papé Group operations since the first dealership was founded in 1938 has been
their commitment to providing high quality products backed by consistent, high quality customer
service wherever and whenever needed. For more information about The Papé Group Inc., visit
www.pape.com.