Photos: Lägler Celebrates Grand Opening of U.S. Facility in Denver

Palo Duro Hardwoods Vice President of Sales Tom Ruekert shows visitors at Lägler's recent grand opening a display of new Lägler sanding machine parts. On the table in the foreground are used parts in the company's Premium Sanding Training area. The worn parts are used to help training participants understand proper machine usage and wear.

The new Lägler facility in Denver is co-located with Palo Duro Hardwoods. It includes classroom and hands-on training areas, plus warehouse space to supply North American customers with Lägler sanding machines and parts. Machine repair also takes place at this location.

Karl Lägler, owner of Eugen Lägler GmbH (left), and Bruce Whisenhunt, former owner of Palo Duro Hardwoods, seal Lägler's acquisition of Palo Duro with a handshake during Lägler's recent grand opening in Denver.

Eugen Lägler GmbH (Güglingen, Germany) marked the grand opening of its first United States facility earlier last week, two months after the company acquired long-time distributor Palo Duro Hardwoods.

The new facility includes an expanded parts and repair operations division, as well as a new Premium Sanding Training area. The training facility will provide professionals with educational opportunities year-round, beginning in February.

“[W]ith our acquisition, the two companies are collaborating to further increase value in all our business relationships,” said Palo Duro President Jeff Fairbanks in a statement. “The recent grand opening marks the beginning of an even higher level of commitment to success with our suppliers, customers and employees.”