Manitou has presented Pete Smeretsky of Transport Equipment Sales in South Kearny, NJ with the 2015 Manitou Top Dealer Award. This prestigious award is based on the overall sales performance for North American Manitou Dealers in 2015. Transport Equipment Sales was recognized and awarded for their top performance at the Manitou Americas corporate headquarters in West Bend, WI, during the "Next Big Thing" new product introduction dealer event.

"I would like to commend Transport Equipment Sales for their excellent sales performance this past year. They have demonstrated commitment to their customers, dedication to our Manitou brand, and are a proven leader for our growing dealer network," said Eric Burkhammer, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Manitou Americas, Inc. "We are pleased to partner with Transport Equipment Sales and I'm proud to present them with our Manitou 2015 Top Dealer Award."

Manitou is a manufacturer of all-terrain material handling equipment used in a variety of worldwide markets some of which include construction, industrial, agricultural, rental, oil and gas, road and building construction, energy applications and more. Manitou Americas is headquartered in West Bend, WI, with manufacturing facilities in Madison and Yankton, SD. Manitou information is available at www.manitou.com