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APE : So , what sets Maintenance , Inc . apart from other pavement maintenance supply manufacturers in the industry ?
Brad Eagle : We do not just help the larger contractors in our industry . Maintenance , Inc . has a history , a tradition of helping nurture newbies into our industry . Between Mark and I , we have assisted in hundreds and hundreds of new startups , assisting them with proper mix designs and understanding the importance of working with them on equipment and sales . If you get an interested party wanting to start maintaining pavements , it is so important that we take it slow and educate the newbie on the importance of the right application techniques , as well as never promise more than you can deliver .
APE : Sounds like you and Mark are a solid team in helping develop new pavement contractors -- is there great chemistry between you ?
BE : Yes ! Mark has 50-plus years in the industry and I have 40-plus years , so
Room after room of contractor supplies !
it ’ s no surprise that between us we have seen and heard pretty much all scenarios in the business .
MM : Working with Brad and seeing his passion for our industry excites me in knowing that Maintenance , Inc . will continue to be available for this critical training and directional guidance in our industry for years to come .
Equipment showroom stocked up and ready .
BE : Mark has been instrumental in developing so many young contractors for decades , and many of his maintenance students are still ordering and applying his knowledge . Mark has seen it all , from being a contractor , a manufacturer , a moderator on pavement sites -- even writing articles like “ On the Parking Lot ” for A . P . E . Magazine for many years . All while still being the go-to guy for our valued distributors nationwide . That ’ s Teamwork !
APE : I hear you have a showroom like no other . Tell me about your new showroom .
BE : For years we have discussed our local walk-in contractor market and decided to carry parts and accessories that the contractor would need to keep them operational . From sealer pumps , strainers , baskets , spray wands , gears , surge tanks and a boatload of other equipment and parts - we have an inventory that ensures the contractor can come into our store and find what they need today ! We carry name brand items , as well as those hard-to-find items . www . callape . com [ 8 ] 1.800.210.5923