Used oil buckets are strewn about the back of a truck. Containers piled high. Tipped over oil jugs rolling around with peeling labels. This chaotic imagery keeps the Sage Oil Vac team awake at night and it has them asking one question: How do people work with a mobile truck system setup like that?

“We see unorganized work trucks on the road all the time and it’s become kind of a competition among the Sage team to capture a photo of the worst offenders,” said Chance Castillo, Sage Oil Vac Midwest Territory Manager. “I just want to flag them down and say, ‘There’s a better way!’”

Right about now you’re probably thinking: What is this “better way” and how expensive is it to revamp your mobile truck system setup? Well, Castillo says it’s their game-changing LubeBuilder^TM system.

Elevate your mobile service truck setup

As a completely customizable, a la carte lube system for virtually any vehicle, the LubeBuilder system cuts costs by allowing the customer to select only the things they really want and need. Choose everything from the number of tanks, tank storage capacities and the placement of the tanks within the space you have available. This product works great for crane trucks, mechanics bodies, van bodies and enclosed bodies.

“This system isn’t just great for organization, a few common situations we see are when a pre-built lube skid’s footprint doesn’t fit, a customer can’t afford to get another dedicated truck, or a lube trailer doesn’t work with the jobsite parameters they frequently visit,” Castillo said. “Whatever the reason, a LubeBuilder™ system provides operators with the lube exchange essentials to fit their exact set-up at a fraction of the cost.”

Order a LubeBuilder™ system

The ordering process is incredibly simple as well. Customers work with a Sage specialist at their local dealer or they can contact Sage Oil Vac directly. After the initial call or email you will receive a price quote – and at the customer’s request – Sage will even provide a custom blueprint to help you visualize the layout of your mobile service truck setup for installation planning.

“Our dealers and Sage specialists try to make the whole process as seamless as possible,” Castillo said. “Our end goal is to make the customer happy and improve jobsite effectiveness. We’re very thorough in our follow-ups to make sure your final LubeBuilder set-up is what you envisioned it would be.”

Once the order is placed, the team in Amarillo packages the parts you need within a short two- to three-week lead time. Your LubeBuilder kit will then arrive with everything you need to complete the install yourself — we’re talking the tools, the step-by-step instructions and every nut, bolt and screw. Sage Oil Vac even has an installation video you can watch if you prefer video instructions. Depending on your mechanical proficiency and system size — Castillo said it takes most customers a few days to have the whole install completed (sometimes less depending on how many helping hands you have).

“The LubeBuilder concept can be hard for some people to understand because we have no physical inventory to show them,” Castillo explained. “Since everything is 100 percent custom to your needs, there are no two kits alike unless someone has ordered a whole fleet of kits for identical vehicles. So, since most dealers don’t have an example to show you in-store, we want to emphasize how transdecent this product is — it’s a mobile lube exchange solution that can be anything you need it to be.”

Sage Oil Vac is here for you

Castillo also stressed that if a photo of your current mobile truck system could make the “Sage Wall of Shame,” there’s no judgement if you give them a call.

“Step one is accepting there is a better solution than your current setup and step two is coming to Sage Oil Vac for the LubeBuilder system solution. We’re here to help and this is a safe space,” Castillo joked. “We like to think that the reason some of these trucks look the way they do is because the company hasn’t heard about the LubeBuilder system yet or they don’t know how affordable it is.”

If you or someone you know drives a disorganized lube vehicle similar to the photo above, call the Sage Oil Vac support hotline or contact your local dealer for a fast, free LubeBuilder quote today.

Perth, Australia is one of the world’s most isolated capital cities. Home to over 2 million people, Perth is famous for its capital wealth and extravagant beaches. Australia is the world’s top exporter of iron ore, gas and gold, most of which is found in Western Australia. Thus, it was once said Perth was home to more self-made billionaires than any other city in the world.

Amarillo, Texas, is the largest city in the Texas Panhandle. Home to approximately 200,000 people, Amarillo was once the self-proclaimed “Helium Capital of the World” for having one of America’s most productive helium fields. Each year thousands upon thousands of travelers driving along U.S. Highway 66 stop off at the Big Texan Steak Ranch to watch would-be heroes take on the legendary 72 oz Steak Challenge.

In other words, these two places couldn’t be more different. One connection is the Sage Oil Vac system. For over 10 years, Sage Oil Vac equipment has crossed the Pacific Ocean en route to Oil Vac Australia, where manager Jon Lamb and his team provide superior maintenance solutions for a variety of industries such as agriculture, construction and mining.

But how did this partnership come to be? Well, with a 13-hour time difference and a five- to seven-week lead time on product shipments, it didn’t happen overnight. Through a series of marketing partnerships, Sage Oil Vac founder Gary Sage and current CEO Aaron Sage met with Colin Wootton and Ron Kossen in 2002 to talk business. The latter two own and operate OIL and Energy PTY LTD, a company that hosts one of Australia’s most comprehensive lubricants distribution portfolios. So, they know a thing or two about the lube exchange process. “Resource extraction and mining are significant contributors to Australia’s economy — iron ore and coal are by far the largest exports,” explained Aaron Sage. “With big mining operations comes heavy-duty mining equipment like bulldozers, excavators and loaders; that meant there was a need for our fluid exchange system whether they knew it yet or not.”

After a few years of relationship building, Wootton and Kossen were ready to bring the Sage Oil Vac systems to Australia. After all, what better way to gain more oil customers than to also offer a premier lubricant exchange system?

In 2008, Lamb was sent to Texas in order to become an expert on Sage Oil Vac equipment, gaining the knowledge and expertise needed to set up shop in Australia.

“I’ll never forget when I met with Gary Sage for the first time; he said to me: ‘This will be the hardest thing you will ever sell,’” Lamb recalled. “And Gary was right. Most of our competitors use the old-fashioned pump systems and that was all that our customers knew. Using compressed air instead of a pump was a new idea for our customers, so it took some convincing.”

Lamb put in a lot of time on the ground setting up demonstrations with his connections in the mining industry — and his perseverance paid off. He said his focus on the health, safety and environmental factors, coupled with the general time-savings benefits of Sage Oil Vac equipment, really hit home with his customer base. Plus, Aaron gave him a little added motivation.

“Aaron made the commitment to me that if I could sell 100 units, he would buy me a pair of Beck cowboy boots which are made in Amarillo,” Lamb said.

The 100-unit goal was surpassed nearly five years ago. To date, Lamb has sold close to 250 Sage Oil Vac units. His biggest product sellers are LubeBuilder systems, trailers and skids.

The Oil Vac Australia customer base includes a broad spectrum of industries. Their units are now being used by world-leading oil and gas resource companies such as BHP, Rio Tinto, Glencore; service and equipment supply companies such as Coates Hire, WesTrac, Cummins South Pacific and Komatsu Australia; and by local farmers who perform their own agricultural equipment maintenance.

“Over here, people do like to work with their own people to create their custom service trucks, so I often work with about nine or 10 custom fabrication companies to create Sage Oil Vac and make sure they get their Lubebuilder kits to set everything up,” Lamb explained. “The Sage Oil Vac systems have proven themselves to be faster, safer and especially cleaner, time and time again. It might have been a hard sell at first, like Gary said, but now it’s much easier now that people are more aware of the brand.”

As for the boot wager, Aaron was more than happy to come across with a nice pair of Becks to celebrate the accomplishment.

“Jon earned those boots tenfold — Oil Vac Australia’s success comes from his ability to relate to the customers through his hands-on knowledge, and through his demonstrations showing the equipment’s application adaptability,” Aaron said. “He has tremendous credibility with some of the largest mining operations on the planet. I have always said that Jon knows the Sage Oil Vac product and can demonstrate it just as well as Gary Sage or any other principal at Sage Oil Vac.”

If you’re interested in becoming a Sage Oil Vac dealer in your area, please contact Sage Oil Vac for more information.

Clean oil is a thing of beauty and starting with a pure product (especially oil that’s OEM-approved) can be nearly impossible if your operation doesn’t have the right set up to prevent oil contamination during the exchange. While all motor oils eventually succumb to contamination and need to be changed due to day-to-day exposures, there are several factors that could be mucking up your pure product sooner than planned. Sage Oil Vac CEO Aaron Sage has seen it all, and he’s here to help with a little sage advice.

Preventing oil contamination

Problem: The oil is dirty upon arrival

It happens all the time — the new oil shows up from the distributor and it’s less than pristine. Or maybe you can’t see it’s dirty at all and you only find out later when your equipment is running subpar.

Sage Oil Vac Solution: “Over the years we’ve seen firsthand that new oil doesn’t always come clean from its distributor — that’s why Sage Oil Vac equipment comes standard with built-in filtration systems,” Aaron said. “That added protection can really be the differentiator in a quality oil exchange.”

The built-in filtration systems within Sage Oil Vac equipment acts as a strainer for harmful particles providing an added safety net against oil contamination.

Problem: The “Fly-By-the-Seat-of-Your-Pants” oil organization system

Picture this… oil jugs rolling around in the back of the truck, labels falling off, misplaced caps, half-empty containers and few used oil buckets sloshing around. It’s oil contamination galore. Does this sound familiar?

Sage Oil Vac Solution: “Things can go haywire quick if you’re not organized — we’ve seen operators put the wrong oil in because they’ve got a bunch of drums and buckets laying around and the labels got worn off,” Aaron said. “We’ve created professional lube equipment with the features like our NextLube monitor system to help operators maintain efficiency on the jobsite and cut down maintenance costs.”

The NextLube monitor allows operators to integrate data while incorporating automation and fluid control as an optional add on accessory for Sage Oil Vac lube trucks and trailers. The monitor allows operators to label tanks for better fluid organization and uses intuitive touch screen controls with real-time fluid level displays and more.

Problem: Meeting OEM warranty requirements

Some OEMs require specific oil to be used in their equipment as a part of their warranty agreements. Sometimes the warranty agreement will be part-specific too, so one oil type needs to go in the motor and another type needs to go into the hydraulics.

Sage Oil Vac Solution: “We can, and we have, added extra tanks to help accommodate this kind of thing,” Aaron said. “It’s better to be prepared with the right oil exchange set up throughout equipment warranty periods. If something goes wrong and breaks down and you didn’t follow the rules, you might be out of luck and have to pay out of pocket.”

Sage can help you customize a dedicated lube vehicle for these situations with our LubeBuilder system. Choose everything from the number of tanks, tank storage capacities and the placement of the tanks within the truck bed. Your custom LubeBuilder kit will arrive with installation instructions and manuals for a simple install.

Problem: Traditional lube equipment

Using a proper storage tank is essential in avoiding oil contamination to prolong the life of the lubricant. Depending on your current equipment, you could be mucking up your clean oil supply with a dirty tank.

Sage Oil Vac Solution: “In traditional lube equipment they use an atmospheric tank — we’ve been to customers’ sites where we’ve pulled the cap off and there’s an inch of caked oil and dirt in the bottom,” Aaron said. “With our system, we have sealed tanks and built-in filtrations to keep fluids clean.”

Sage exchange systems use clean, sealed tanks which reduces oil contaminants (and creates less spillage on the job). While the Sage system goes against the grain of the traditional pump-based technology, customers who make the switch enjoy a cleaner, more energy efficient oil change on the job. The unique pump-free design allows the end-user to dispense and drain oil faster using cutting-edge vacuum technology.

Find more information on the many advantages of Sage Oil Vac or find your local dealer.

The construction industry is a hardworking, fast-paced and safety-conscious enterprise filled with constant change and innovation, but no one knows that better than the team at CL Boyd. CL Boyd is a three location, John Deere construction equipment dealership based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma with over a century of experience.

“CL Boyd has been around since 1913, so that means we have over 100-plus years in the construction equipment business,” said CL Boyd Service Manager, Dwight Nix. “We sell and service all types of construction equipment.”

With this long history in the industry, one can only imagine the steady and endless stream of maintenance jobs and oil changes the CL Boyd crew completes every year. So, it’s no surprise they’re constantly looking for efficiencies. Enter Sage Oil Vac.

CL Boyd is currently using Sage Oil Vac equipment in three forms throughout their operation. They have several installed LubeBuilder systems with 60-gallon tanks, a Heritage Lube Skid within a utility truck and a custom stationary shop vac system that features a 1200-gallon waste capacity.

“Before we installed the Sage shop system, we just had a large waste tank located outside of our building and a big container that we would fill with used fluid,” said CL Boyd Shop Foreman, Andrew Troutman. “Then, when the container was full we would roll that out across our parking lot to dump it into the holding tank. We would have to drag a big air tank and hose out there too to evacuate it.”

Nix said the old way was about as conducive as it sounded.

“What you’d get stuck with was a waste oil tank that was always full — someone would go to grab it to use it and it would be full because the last guy didn’t want to go through the work to take it outside and empty it,” Nix explained.

The CL Boyd team now uses smaller Sage Lube Carts to evacuate oil, then they empty those into their custom Sage Shop Vac system that has been piped along the ceiling of their shops. The system uses two holding tanks for waste within the maintenance area with hoses and reels located at every bay.

“Now, the technicians don’t have to leave their bay to empty waste oil,” Nix said.

Additional efficiencies have been found with their Heritage Lube Skid, which can hold up to 240 gallons of new and used oil in four separate product tanks – Giving their team the capability to vacuum used oil when out in the field.

“Our Heritage Skid allows us to execute multiple equipment services, without having to carry buckets and buckets of oil on a truck,” Nix said. “Plus, it’s nice to be able to suck up the waste oil on the spot. It’s got a hose reel and nozzle right there, so you can just transfer it directly into the machine as opposed to pouring into jugs and through funnels and all that kind of stuff.”

With their previous lube exchange system, Nix said there was often excess new oil left over from a job which created waste.

“The Heritage skid makes it a lot easier — we can pump the exact amount of oil we need,” Nix said. “If it requires 17 quarts we can do that as opposed to using three 5-gallon buckets and a 2.5-gallon jug and then having oil left over.”

Nix said he’s also looking forward to installing more LubeBuilder systems onto company service trucks. CL Boyd’s custom system came with two 60-gallon used oil tanks which allows them to vacuum used oil when they’re out on a jobsite.

“In February of this year, we installed our first LubeBuilder system on one of our main service trucks, and everybody has preferred that set up over the old system that we used to use,” Nix said. “I think we have four systems installed now. Our old way used diaphragm pumps which were kind of slow and we ended up having issues with those.”

With three established locations in Oklahoma; Oklahoma City, Ardmore and Lawton. Nix said the CL Boyd team has plans for more Sage Oil Vac products down the road.

“We plan to phase in more LubeBuilder systems as we continue to upgrade our service truck fleet,” Nix said. “We like the simplicity and the oil level controls using Sage Oil Vac and the fact they use compressed air, not pumps.”

For more information about Sage Oil Vac products and customization capabilities, contact us today or find your local dealer.

It has been one year since Lester Contracting in Port Lavaca, Texas, entered and won Sage Oil Vac’s first-ever Lube Skid Sweepstakes contest which ran during the 2017 CONEXPO-CON/AGG show in Las Vegas.

As the sweepstakes winner, Lester Contracting was able to select the Sage Oil Vac lube skid model of their choice (they went with a 2H48-5 Heritage Lube skid) for a yearlong demo. Their 2H48-5 lube skid was also customized to their specifications — it featured a 120-gallon used oil tank, four 60-gallon fresh oil tanks, five 50-foot reels and a grease package all within an enclosed trailer.

“It has been awesome to have the opportunity to win something like this and learn that we’re able to do (large-scale fluid exchanges) on our own,” said Brandt Boone, Equipment Manager of Lester Contracting. “In terms of cost and time — we know (the 2H48-5) helps the company and we appreciate Sage giving us this opportunity.”

Lester Contracting has served the surrounding areas of South Texas as a civil contractor since 1959. Their primary services include dirt work and utilities, such as water and sewer.

“Our company is made up of mainly Caterpillar equipment from backhoes to excavators, wheel loaders and dozers,” Boone said. “We have probably 60-70 pieces of Caterpillar equipment. We also have a fleet of trucks — Mack trucks, dump trucks and a few 18-wheeler belly dump trucks.”

Before Lester Contracting received their demo skid from Sage, their mechanic team did most of the smaller preventative maintenance jobs in-house at their facilities. The larger scale PM’s, that occurred every 2,000 to 6,000 hours needed equipment with much larger fluid capacities than the company could handle. As a result, those PM’s had to be outsourced to Caterpillar to complete.

“I saw the cost of (outsourcing) was really adding up and I wanted to find a way to reduce that cost and take care of it in-house with our guys,” Boone said. “(With the 2H48-5) my mechanics are able to do those large-scale PM’s, something we weren’t able to do before.”

Now that the demo year is up, Boone says they plan on purchasing the 2H48-5 because it not only “makes sense” to keep it, but his team enjoys the efficiency of the system. All Sage Oil Vac skid models feature Sage’s signature pump-free fluid exchange technology which use compressed air to build vacuum pressure to move fluids to and from tanks. Fresh oils and fluids can be vacuumed at a rate of up to 10-15 gallons per minute (gpm). Removing pumps from the equation means fewer maintenance problems and a lower cost of ownership.

“The guys really like it,” Boone said. “They work together to get the oil change done and (the 2H48-5) is quick, hassle-free and clean — I like that it’s clean with no spillage. It’s an efficient system and that’s what they appreciated about it.”

Sage equipment uses clean, sealed tanks and an enclosed vacuum system to significantly reduce the possibility of the fresh fluid contamination. This configuration also protects the operator and the environment as tanks are not vented to the atmosphere and spillage is reduced and localized.

Boone also said the enclosed trailer option made the 2H48-5 very portable so they could travel from jobsite to jobsite with ease.

“It’s been great. I’ve been able to observe the mechanical team a couple times on oil changes (with the Sage skid) and they make it look really easy whenever they’re going through the motions of completing an oil change.” Boone said. “I just think it’s really quick, easy and clean; and I’m sure it saves us time versus having somebody else come in and do it.”

Are you ready to change with Sage? Contact us or your local dealer.

The construction industry and the renewable energy markets have made a resurgence. Of course, with increased work comes the need for people to fill positions. The challenge is figuring out how to recruit field technicians. According to The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), at of the end of September 2017, more than 184,000 construction-related jobs have been added, but there are challenges finding qualified individuals for many key positions. Those “key” positions are typically the skilled jobs that require formal training, like a field service technician.

Service technicians are in demand outside of the construction industry, too. According to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics Fastest Growing Occupations Report, wind turbine service technician is the second fastest growing career in the country with an anticipated increase of 96 percent from 2016-2026.

While this information is great for service technicians, equipment distributors, contractors and energy companies may have some concerns: How do I hang on to quality employees? How do we recruit service technicians that are the best fit for our company? Are there ways we can do more with our current team?

Need for quality equipment

To retain and attract the best service technicians, you can either compete on wages or with quality equipment. While salary or hourly wages are important to everyone, having the best tools to perform their job day-in-day-out goes a long way for job satisfaction and improves your company’s efficiencies.

Start with the way your service technicians perform routine maintenance to equipment in the field. From oil dripping onto the ground or machine components to accidental spills when adding new oil, fluid changes can be a messy business. But it doesn’t have to be. Investing in a mobile lube system helps your service tech keep equipment components clean. Who wants to go home covered in oil every day?

Investing in a Sage Oil Vac mobile lube system will also reduce the time it takes for routine maintenance. Sage Oil Vac lube trailers, lube skids, lube trucks and lube carts use compressed air to build vacuum pressure to move fluids to and from, which is much faster than systems that use electronic pumps. With all that extra time, your service tech will be able to get more done in a day.

The team at Sage also recently introduced the NextLube monitoring system featuring a touch screen panel that simplifies oil changes. Now, the mobile service tech can monitor onboard fluid levels, pressurize tanks and automate amount of fluid dispensed. And from the shop, you’ll be able to access the same information as your mobile technician. It’s an innovation that will also help you get new service technicians up to speed quickly. Investing in quality equipment is how companies can recruit field technicians.

Recruit and retain the best field technicians 

When equipment on the job isn’t running because of a breakdown or routine maintenance, your mobile service technician becomes the most important asset for your entire organization. The qualified labor shortage and increasing demand for service technicians throughout the industry means that now is the time to invest in the right equipment to attract and retain the best service technicians.

Sometimes the ideal equipment maintenance scenario doesn’t involve a centralized shop. In many cases, it’s best to do that work right on the jobsite. But it takes the right equipment. Sage Oil Vac lubes trucks and lube truck bodies help operators take care of that maintenance without pulling equipment from the job. Available in various truck weights, Sage lube truck bodies are available in a wide range of sizes and capacities. They feature Sage Oil Vac exclusive vacuum pressure systems, eliminating the need for high-maintenance diaphragm pumps to deliver oil and other fluids to equipment operators so they can get back to work quicker and more efficiently.

So, how do lube truck bodies help?

These features, on top of other common components that add operator ease and convenience, contribute to a more efficient jobsite. It minimizes the time required to perform routine maintenance and doing it on the jobsite instead of a shop or maintenance facility.

“Our lube trucks and lube bodies help jobsite managers and contractors get their maintenance work done quickly so they can get back to the job they’re out there to do,” said Sage Oil Vac CEO Aaron Sage. “Given we have a wide range of options, we think it’s important to make an informed decision so you’re striking the right balance and staying as productive as possible.”

Choose the right model

Selecting the right Sage lube truck or lube truck body starts with a look at your available workforce. Figure out what size of chassis and truck combination will best accommodate how you operate and service your customers. For smaller operators, those without commercial drivers’ licenses (CDLs) or who provide service to multiple locations at the same time, non-CDL lube trucks foot the bill. They’re smaller and can be mounted on a Dodge Ram 5500 or Ford F-550 truck. The total weight ranges from 16,001 to 19,500 pounds. Non-CDL lube trucks — like the Sage 55AB-6200 — have a tank capacity of up to 180 gallons. They are ideal for servicing equipment like dozers, excavators and rental generators.

If you service a larger fleet on a smaller number of job sites, a Class 7 or Class 8 truck or body provides the fluid capacity (up to 2,000 gallons) to perform oil and fluid changes on multiple machines in a single trip. On top of the Sage Oil Vac exclusive vacuum pressure system, these larger trucks feature high-capacity tanks, hoses, compressors and generators for delivering oil and fluids. And attributes like driver-side bulk fill stations, remote control capabilities and LED fluid sensors make operation more efficient and convenient.

Keep equipment running

All told, these features and components help maintenance providers deliver service to the jobsite. This can be done regardless of the size or number of machines being serviced. Sage Oil Vac lube truck bodies are vital to efficiently maintain equipment so jobsite operations can continue with minimal interruption.

“We consider our lube trucks and lube trucks bodies part of a larger system in which we can help contractors and equipment operators do a good job of maintaining their equipment then get back to work with minimal work interruption,” Sage said. “Our trucks and lube bodies were designed to keep machines running as efficiently as possible, and we’re going to keep finding new ways to continue to make that happen.”

FUNCTION OPTIONS

• Fuel and lube body
• Lube-only body
• Available in an open or enclosed body style
• Optional NextLube monitor 

KEY FEATURES

• Stand-alone air compressor or truck-driven air compressor
• No-pump design for a lower cost of ownership
• LED light bars and lights
• In-house 3D custom design to meet customer specific needs
• Centralized control panel and LED fluid level indicators
• Sealed fluid tanks for contamination control

CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS

• Custom builds for all available truck classes
• Additional components available (power washers, DEF delivery and electric generators)
• Additional storage options available with enclosed body designs
• 3D model available to pre-approve any design

Find a Sage Oil Vac dealer today! Don’t have a representative nearby? Contact Sage Oil Vac directly for more information and mobile lube equipment pricing.

BrandFX is the most trusted composite work body manufacturer in the United States and provides purpose-built solutions for five of the nation’s top six service fleets. When BrandFX’s President, Gary Heisterkamp received a request to outfit 20 vehicles with composite service bodies that include the ability to perform onsite oil-changes, he turned to Sage Oil Vac for a customized mobile lube system that can be configured to the exact specifications of his customer.

“A logging tradeshow is where I got my first chance to see a Sage mobile lube system in action,” Heisterkamp explained. “I was impressed with the technology and the speeds they are able to deliver fluid. So, when one of our large national customers asked for our help coming up with a mobile service solution at the NTEA Work Truck Show, I brought them by the Sage Oil Vac booth for an introduction where we learned about the customizable LubeBuilder system.”

Total customization
Working with the people at Sage Oil Vac, the BrandFX team was able to select the number and sizes of tanks most appropriate for the work its customer would be doing. Based on the needs of the customer, they installed a four-tank system with a storage container for used filters. They recommended their customers install FEMCO drain plugs, which allows hoses to be directly hooked up to the drain pan to improve speed and reduce the chance of spilling fluids.

“The LubeBuilder system is totally customizable, so we could set up within the truck body in the ideal configuration,” Heisterkamp added. “We positioned the controls so they were convenient for the operator and the tanks were in a position to maximize cargo and storage space. We also included space to install a used filter receptacle.”

The LubeBuilder system was quick and easy to install, and a Sage Oil Vac technician travel to BrandFX’s Iowa upfit facilities to help with the process.

A happy customer
BrandFX’s customer can now provide mobile lubrication services to one of the largest fleets of work trucks in the country. And, according to Heisterkamp, his customer is so happy with the results, they already placed another order.

Learn more about the Sage LubeBuilder system.

The Sage Oil Vac team hit the road in October for the 2017 International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky. The event featured 18,000+ exhibitors and thousands of event-goers.

The Sage Oil Vac booth showcased:

• Live demos of our patented vacuum technology
• 1C5G Jobsite Fuel and Lube Trailer
• 2H49-5 Heritage Lube Skid
• Live demos of the new NextLube monitor system
• Sage Oil Vac branded swag
• TapSnap Photo Booth

“We really enjoyed the product demo portion of the expo,” said Sage Oil Vac CEO, Aaron Sage. “It was great to see bystanders take it all in and ask questions about our products.”

Several Sage dealers also stopped by to visit with the team and to talk with potential customers.

“Customers were very interested in how our no-pump systems work,” Sage explained. “Seeing them have that ‘ah-ha’ moment during a demo was really great. We’re excited to follow up with some of the folks we met during the show.”

For more information about Sage’s presence at ICUEE or to provide additional feedback from the event please contact Chance Castillo at [email protected].

The Sage Oil Vac team is hitting the road for the International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) happening Oct. 3-5, 2017, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky. The three-day show provides comprehensive insight into the latest technologies, innovations and trends affecting the utility and construction industries.

This premier event is also known as “The Demo Expo” — every year, more than 18,000 exhibitors show off their products and technologies to thousands of event-goers.

“ICUEE is a great industry event — especially for those that like to see things operating firsthand,” said Aaron Sage, Sage Oil Vac CEO. “This will be our first time attending with a booth, so we’re excited to bring our best to the table.”

Sage plans to bring several pieces of equipment to the show including the 1C5G Jobsite Fuel and Lube Trailer and the 2H49-5 Heritage Lube Skid. Several members of the Sage team will also be on-site to answer questions.

“In addition to our extensive selection of products at the Sage booth, we are going to be showing a live demo of how our patented vacuum techonology works,” said Chance Castillo, Sage Oil Vac Dealer Development Manager.

According the the website, ICUEE covers more than 25 acres of indoor and outdoor exhibits and product demonstrations. Attendees can expect to see equipment with various functions from all-terrain carriers, attachments and components, to earthmoving and environmental, and more. The machinery on-site is also exhibited in job-like conditions so audience members can see the machinery in action.

For more information about ICUEE or to register to attend visit ICUEE.com.