Insights from Mike, Founder of Viking West! What is your history with the factory that produces your pins? First time I met our pin supplier was in 2004. At that time I was the Operations Manager for Deere-Hitachi’s forestry excavator factory in British Columbia. We were looking for a new pin supplier and Hitachi strongly […]
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Why Hitachi? An Interview with Viking West
Viking West is dedicated to the engineering and manufacturing of attachments, guarding and aftermarket parts for Hitachi Construction Machinery. In this interview with Mike Schlender, President of Viking West, we’ll find out why. Viking West: A lot has happened at Viking West in the last year. Can you tell me about the experience you’ve had […]
Viking West Announces New Location in Eastern Canada
Viking West meets Mississauga, Ontario! We’re looking forward to providing enhanced service to Wajax Branches in Eastern Canada, with our second location set to bring our signature after-sales support across the country for the products we sell. Join in on our conversation with Mike Schlender, President of Viking West, as he shares all the details. […]
Diggin the News Spring 2022
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Viking West’s Next Generation of Hydraulic Wedge Lock Quick Couplers
Quick coupling systems have revolutionized the way workers approach excavation by increasing productivity without compromising health and safety. Viking West’s hydraulic wedge lock quick couplers are made with versatility at the forefront of the design and are compliant with the requirements set by ISO 13031 International Safety Standard.