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MEET WESTERN CANADA’S LARGEST FULL SALES & SERVICE MOBILE HYDRAULIC COMPANY By Nerissa McNaughton | Photos by Rebecca Lippiatt
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ir Del Hydraulic Services, the largest full sales and service mobile hydraulic facility in Western Canada, has provided cylinder and component services, along with the innovation and sale of custom equipment and the distribution of notable product lines for 50 years. Gir Del is proud of its 24-hour service, long-term team featuring decades of hands-on experience and expanded service area. Mike Eskiw, general manager, was just 19 years old when he obtained an entry-level job at Gir Del. Today, he says he “couldn’t have asked to work for a better company.” “Jules DelColle and Morris Girard founded Gir Del in 1973,” says Eskiw. “Over the years it has grown from a small 2,000 square foot location to now occupy a spacious 38,500 facility. We were acquired in 1989 by Guillevin International Co. and operate as a division of Guillevin. We are also proud to be a trusted distributor for many top-quality hydraulic product lines, including the full line of Parker Mobile Hydraulic. Our in-house service and repairs, along with extensive product and component lines, ensure we are the one-stop location for all of our customer’s needs.” He continues, “Gir Del is actively involved with the Canadian Fluid Power Association and plays a leading role in promoting Fluid Power Education in the Edmonton region. We take pride in maintaining this level of excellence and much of our growth comes from customer referrals.”
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