Continental Engines Adds Gorman-Rupp & Yanmar To Its Distribution Family

GREENVILLE, S.C., March 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Continental Engines is proud to announce that it will now provide Gorman-Rupp pumps and pumping systems, and Yanmar construction equipment, to dealers and customers throughout the Carolinas—through equipment sales or rent-to-own.

Gorman-Rupp's extensive line of pump products include self-priming centrifugal pumps, standard centrifugal pumps, submersible pumps, trash pumps, priming assisted pumps, and rotary gear pumps. In addition, it manufactures a complete line of state-of-the-art packaged lift stations and booster stations that include pumps, motors, controls, piping, accessories, and enclosures.

Yanmar construction equipment includes a complete offering of skid steers, track loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, and tracked carriers.

"With the addition of these two manufacturing giants, we are not only expanding our portfolio, but we are providing our diverse customer base with the best possible combination of products, service, and support," said Jeff Cooper, president of Continental.

For more information on Continental and its ever-expanding distribution family, visit www.continentalengines.com or call 1-800-922-5632.

ABOUT GORMAN-RUPP
The Gorman-Rupp Company is a leading manufacturer of pumps and pumping systems for the municipal, water, wastewater, sewage, industrial, construction, and original equipment manufacturing markets. Established in 1933, Gorman-Rupp provides a quality, competitively priced product backed by superior customer service. A pioneer in its field, Gorman-Rupp boasts a history of innovation, continuous improvement and excellence that sets the industry standard. For more information, visit www.grpumps.com.

ABOUT YANMAR
A leading innovator in the Construction Equipment industry, Yanmar America Corporation is located in Adairsville, Ga., and is the regional headquarters for its North American network of authorized dealers. It is a major supplier of compact utility tractors, construction equipment, marine and industrial diesel engines, and energy systems. Its primary focus is on the product and service categories of agriculture, construction, power generation, marine, and industrial engines. For more information, visit www.us.yanmar.com.

ABOUT CONTINENTAL
Continental is a leading sales and service provider of engines, generators, and custom power solution application engineering. With locations in Greenville, S.C., and Orlando, Fla., it is strategically positioned to service dealers and customers throughout the Southeast, providing proven solutions for a variety of industry and market sectors, including agricultural, commercial, construction, government/public sector, industrial, institutional, landscape/garden/turf divisions, military, rental, residential, and welding. Its broad list of manufacturers represents such highly respected names as Kohler, Gorman-Rupp, Yanmar, Wisconsin Motors, Hatz, and many more.

SOURCE Continental Engines