Schiller announces new distribution partner in West

Schiller welcomes Billiou’s, Inc. as a distribution partner for the BOB-CAT and Ryan brands in the West. From left to right, Wayne Stimson, controller, Billiou’s; Bertil Albing, sales manager, Schiller; Justin Billiou, operations manager, Billiou’s; and John Billiou, president, Billiou’s.Schiller Grounds Care, Inc., a Southampton, Pa.-based turf equipment manufacturer, announced July 13 the appointment of Billiou’s, Inc. in Porterville, Calif., as the new BOB-CAT and Ryan distributor in the West. This region includes Arizona, California, Nevada and Utah.

Billiou’s will now represent Schiller’s entire line of BOB-CAT brand commercial and consumer walk-behind and riding mowers, as well as the Ryan turf renovation line that includes walk-behind and tow aerators, dethatchers, overseeders and sod cutters for the commercial sales and rental markets.

“We are honored to represent the high quality and great value provided by the BOB-CAT commercial mower and Ryan turf care product lines,” said John Billiou, president of Billiou’s, Inc. “These lines offer a tremendous sales and profit opportunity to our dealers and longstanding value to the customer.”

Billiou’s has been in business for more than 66 years. Dealers are provided with product sales and service training, marketing, and promotional support. Billiou’s provides field support through its call center, field sales force, and extensive website. Next-day delivery is standard throughout the majority of the cities within its territory.

“We are proud to partner with a third-generation, family-owned and operated company like Billiou’s,” said Dave Navroth, director of sales for Schiller Grounds Care. “Billiou’s has a proven track record of strengthening the path from manufacturer to consumer, and we’re excited to work with them to grow the BOB-CAT and Ryan business in this territory.”