Southern Loggin’ Times magazine Associate Editor Jessica Johnson travels to Mount Pleasant, Michigan to join Bandit Industries in celebrating their 30th anniversary. During 2013 Bandit Industries celebrates its 30th anniversary. Breaking with tradition, Bandit held its dealer meeting, normally scheduled every three years, after two years this time. The meeting was organized early as a special point of recognition due to the milestone anniversary as well as exponential growth and considerable product development for the company. In fact, Bandit introduced four new pieces of equipment and technologies during the event. Over 250 dealer representatives from 19 countries assembled for the Bandit Industries 2013 Dealer Meeting, held August 13-15 at Bandit’s headquarters near Mount Pleasant, Mich. President Jerry Morey said the event was about celebrating not only Bandit’s past, present and future, but also the dealers and customers.

Featured Story: “Three Decades Strong”

Written By: Jessica Johnson
Company: Bandit Industries
Location: Mount Pleasant, Michigan
SLT Issue: October 2013

Check out other featured articles in the October 2013 issue of Southern Loggin’ Times magazine.
Southern Loggin’ Times October issue spotlights Josh Key’s Beech Island Timber, which made the switch to biomass chipping in 2010 and reports that it was well worthwhile. The Hanna Brothers keep their heads and business above water. Also, Bandit Industries celebrates 30 years in business.