J&J Truck Equipment, a division of Somerset Welding and Steel, Inc., today announced that they have been named the top distributor of Auto Crane service bodies, cranes, and compressors by the Auto Crane Company. The Presidential Award for outstanding achievement was given in recognition of J&J Truck Equipment's excellence in sales for 1999.

The award was presented by Alan Marsh, Regional Sales Manager for the Auto Crane Company. Mr. Marsh commented, "We are happy to recognize J&J Truck Equipment as our top distributor in North America for 1999. Their commitment and hard work is demonstrated by their outstanding sales efforts on behalf of our company. S. William Riggs, President of Somerset Welding & Steel and J&J Truck Equipment's sales staff, Bob Hall, Mike Long, Carol Corbett, and Jim Weir accepted the award during a recent ceremony at J&J Truck Equipment's facility. Bill Riggs stated, "We are pleased with our strategic partnership with the Auto Crane Company and look forward to continued growth and success in the future."

J&J Truck Equipment manufactures and distributes sophisticated industrial truck equipment to the construction, commercial and retail trucking industries, and to heavy equipment dealers. They offer customers the latest technology in field service cranes and crane bodies, air or hydraulic operated lubrication service units, hydraulic systems, service bodies, and flat beds. In addition, their service and repair department provides specialized custom welding and fabrication (including steel, aluminum and stainless steel), dump and trailer body repair and painting, and a wide variety of other services.

Founded in 1958, Somerset Welding & Steel, Inc. also operates J&J Truck Bodies and Trailers, a leading manufacturer of truck bodies and trailers specializing in dump bodies for light chassis and heavy-duty trailers for rock hauling or demolition and excavation work. They also manufacture walking floor refuse trailers, tippers, and push outs for the waste hauling industry. Somerset Welding & Steel is an ISO 9001 certified company serving clients worldwide.