Eriez recognizes Hi Pro Equipment

Hi Pro Equipment Inc. has received the 2021 Merwin Award, according to an announcement made by Eriez USA Senior Sales Director Dave Heubel. The annual award is given to an Eriez representative firm for outstanding contributions in sales performance and customer service and support.

Hi Pro Equipment, based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, has represented Erie, Pennsylvania-based Eriez for 21 years. The firm is now a three-time recipient of the Merwin Award, with previous wins in 2012 and 2017.   

Hi Pro Equipment is a manufacturers’ representative of bulk material handling equipment. The offers complete systems, custom designs and components for various process industries. Hi Pro serves a diverse range of industries, including agriculture, automotive, chemical, food, minerals processing, mining, pharmaceutical, plastics, recycling, wastewater, original equipment manufacturer, metals, glass and paper/wood.

“The Hi Pro sales team had an exceptional 2021, exceeding goals in all assigned markets, all assigned products and setting a new territory record for overall order performance,” Heubel says. “Since 2001, Hi Pro has represented Eriez with remarkable technical skills, professionalism and integrity, ensuring our mutual customers have a top-notch experience before and after the sale.” 

The Hi Pro team includes Russ Campbell, Randy Klinger and Justin Story.

To commemorate this accomplishment, Hi Pro will receive a framed Merwin Award and the company’s name will be inscribed on the Merwin Award plaque which is on permanent display at Eriez headquarters. 

Eriez magnetic separation, metal detection, material handling, fluid recycling and advanced flotation technologies have applications in the mining, processing, packaging, food, recycling, aggregate, plastics and metalworking industries.