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DECK EQUIPMENT “We are optimistic that this product will see wide scale adoption in the industry. Once a customer has had a chance to experience the bene? ts of this new design, we think it will be the obvious choice for all of their future new build and retro? t applications.” – David Grapes, President, Patterson Manufacturing.

minimal maintenance to the unit itself, eliminating cost Today, Patterson reports that it is already in full produc- in both parts and labor, and most importantly, through tion with its S.A.R.C. and Roller Button equipment and maximum protection to the synthetic face lines, which are that units are in use by at least two major inland operators, extremely high cost consumables. on the Mississippi/Ohio river corridor and in the Paci