PACCAR Winch Donates Equipment to State Technical College of Missouri

March 23, 2021
PACCAR Winch Donates Equipment to State Technical College of Missouri

PACCAR Winch donated a commercial grade PD18D Bumper Winch system to State Technical College of Missouri. This donation symbolizes PACCAR Winch’s commitment to providing the best, safest, and most reliable solutions to the American utility industry. It also reflects PACCAR Winch’s appreciation for the hands-on educational programs offered by institutions like State Tech.

The PD18D bumper, well known for its reliability and widespread use, is a standard in most utility truck fleets. This donated unit will be installed on one of Tech’s training vehicles where it will be used to practice real world scenarios.

“We’re proud to be able to further the education and success of the next generation of utility industry professionals”, said Michael A. Rogers, President PACCAR Winch Inc.

“We are so grateful to have PACCAR Winch supporting our electrical distribution systems program. It is great industry relationships like this, that ensure State Tech continues to be ‘The Employers’ Choice.’”, said Shannon Grus, Vice President of Advancement State Tech.

State Tech’s program in Missouri is known for its electrical distribution systems and utility systems technician training. Students take part in a full immersion, utility industry program: climbing utility poles, building and maintaining electrical distribution systems, operating equipment such as directional boring machines, hydrovac trucks, and mini-excavators. Students also gain real-world experience through paid internships with potential employers. 

PACCAR Winch Inc manufactures hydraulic gear systems in Broken Arrow, OK with a second manufacturing facility in Okmulgee, OK. PACCAR Winch products are used in a multitude of applications including military, utility, offshore crane, mobile crane, crawler tractor, marine, and related industries. Find more information on PACCAR Winch Inc. at WWW.PACCARWINCH.COM or by phone at 918-259-8511.