Sadler Power Train has announced its upcoming 50th anniversary open house celebrations.
Sadler Machine Co. was established in 1956 by Roy and Myrna Sadler, and Sadler Power Train was started in 1974 by brothers Steve and John. The company remains a family-owned and operated business, led by second-generation President John Sadler with sons Nate (25 years) and Adam (15 years) playing significant roles in the company as well. Adam Sadler serves as the vice president of sales and marketing, while Nate Sadler is the head of purchasing for its four locations. The fourth generation is now joining the company this May as Nate’s son Brady is set to come on board.
The company has been a VIPAR Heavy Duty stockholder since 1996 and is one of the largest parts distributors in the Upper Midwest.
Over the past five decades, Sadler Power Train has earned its reputation as a reliable provider of top-quality truck parts and exceptional service across Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Adam Sadler emphasizes the significance of the company's rich history of service and the enduring relationships built with customers.
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“Being in business for 50 years is not a milestone many businesses get to celebrate, and we understand it could not happen without the hard work and dedication of our people, the suppliers we partner with, and the customers we serve every day,” he says. “We have been able to sustain and grow because of our employees’ relentless service to the customer. With this desire to help the customer at all costs mentality, we have built a fiercely loyal customer base, which is why we are still in business today.”
Sadler adds, “These open houses will be a celebration of the last 50 years and the mutual goal we have to serve the communities we are in and keep trucks moving down the road.”
The open house events, scheduled to take place at Sadler Power Train's four locations, will serve as a commemoration of this significant milestone. The company says each event will offer guests complimentary food from local restaurants, guided tours of the facilities, and activities for all attendees.
The company says its schedule for the events is as follows:
- May 31 – Cedar Rapids (2150 Sadler Drive) 5 to 8 p.m. CT
- June 7 – Waterloo (3289 Airport Blvd.) 5 to 8 p.m. CT
- June 14 – Davenport (3151 Research Parkway) 5 to 8 p.m. CT
- June 21 – Dubuque (425 E. 14th St.) 5 to 8 p.m. CT
Sadler Power Train's comprehensive range of services includes flywheel grinding, U-bolt bending, brake shoe relining, hydraulic hose manufacturing, and rebuilding PTOs, hydraulic pumps and motors, fan clutches, transmissions, differentials, and driveshafts. Additionally, the Davenport location offers a full-service truck repair facility with eight service bays.
