Wattco Equipment, Inc. – Change of role, change of business purpose – Andy Watson > Stepping Down from Manufacturer’s Representative Role

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Wattco Equipment, Inc. – Change of role, change of business purpose – Andy Watson > Stepping Down from Manufacturer’s Representative Role

Effective Date: January 1st, 2025

Wattco Equipment, Inc. began in 1993 representing Whelen Engineering Company and HAVIS (formerly Havis Shields) in Northern California and Northern Nevada. Here I am, thirty-one (31) years later, announcing Wattco’s decision to ‘retire’ from being a Manufacturer’s Representative. Beginning January 1st, 2025, Wattco’s core business mission will focus on the distribution of key manufacturer’s products for public safety vehicles, highlighting Panorama Antennas, but inclusive of Whelen, HAVIS, Setina, Kussmaul, AFS (All Fleet Solutions), and MagMic. Wattco shall remain California and Nevada focused. Our Goal is to continue working with each of you to supply Panorama Antennas, as well as the vehicle equipment you’ve come to know from Wattco.

Throughout these 31 years, I have been blessed with great manufacturer partners and employees which have made it possible for Wattco and myself to provide a quality sales and service relationship with our clients. The transition of Wattco from a manufacturer’s representative group into a distributor/reseller/vehicle upfitter means that our staffing and personnel will be changing. To this extent, I’m happy to present a newly formed, but highly seasoned Manufacturer’s Representative group, Pacific Coast Fleet Equipment, comprised of Carlos Alcaraz, Brent Burzycki, and Vic Geis. Many of you have worked with these three, as their combined service years totals fifty-six (56yrs) with Wattco. They’ll be there to continue the quality sales and service experience!

Their contact information:

Pacific Coast Fleet Equipment, Inc.  info@pcfequipment.com or www.pcfequipment.com

Wattco remains positioned and poised to provide the industry’s best sales and service experience with products and solutions for California and Nevada in the public safety marketplace.

I could not be more excited for what’s to come for myself and Wattco beginning January 1, 2025! Wattco’s facility in Fairfield, CA stays in place and remains consistent with our sales and service mission. Our Southern California office (Alhambra, CA) will no longer be in service. All sales and service remain the same for Wattco.

Blessed to serve our clients,

Andy Watson – President
Wattco Equipment, Inc.

 

Wattco’s manufacturer partners are redefining each of their own go-to-market strategy for the states of California and Nevada, so for mfg. sales questions on January 1st, 2025, please use these Point of Contacts:


Whelen Engineering Company:

Factory contact(s):

HAVIS:

All Fleet Solutions:

  • Factory contact: Jeff Wohlgemuth, 1-844-423-7200 ext.701
  • Local Reps: www.pcfequipment.com (Carlos, Brent, and Vic) starting January 1, 2025

Setina Manufacturing Company:

Magnetic Mic:

SETINA: 60 years of excellence

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Whelen: New Product Releases – V2V inside your lightbar and New Takedown options

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New Liberty™ II Lightbar Feature

 

Introducing Advanced Placement Take-Down™ with SmartFocus Technology™, a revolutionary new feature designed to increase officer and driver safety at nighttime traffic stops. Available as an option for Liberty™ II lightbars, it features two beam options, an ultra-focused spotlight and a slightly wider spread, which gives officers the flexibility and control to direct white lighting at traffic stops without compromising their vision or that of oncoming traffic. The intense glare of white lighting presents a significant challenge and safety risk for nighttime traffic stops. With the help of representatives from high-traffic state highway patrol agencies, we developed Advanced Placement Take-Down with SmartFocus Technology as the solution to minimize risks for both officers and drivers.

 

For more information on the new Advanced Placement Take-Down with SmartFocus Technology, including pricing and model number, click HERE to read the market advisory.

 

New V2V Sync Option

 

Access the safety benefits of a synchronized fleet faster than ever with our new Vehicle-to-Vehicle Sync option for WeCanX® Legacy®, Liberty™ II, and Freedom® IV lightbars. Now, you can order these lightbars with the V2V antenna already embedded inside, eliminating the need for installing and wiring a separate module.

 

For more information on the new V2V Sync embedded lightbar options, including pricing and model number, click HERE to read the market advisory.

 

Thank you for choosing Whelen Engineering!

 

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Whelen: Enhancing Nighttime Safety for All

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Whelen’s newest innovations calm the scene™ and allow first responders to focus on critical tasks, while also improving motorists’ ability to navigate emergency scenes safely.

See all the latest information here: https://www.whelen.com/nighttimesafety/

 

Whelen: 10 Year Warranty on Premium Equipment

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We’re now offering a 10-year warranty on many of our premium products! As leaders and innovators in the emergency warning industry, we’ve always stood behind the quality and craftsmanship of our products, and now we’re the first in the industry to offer a 10-year warranty on our most popular products. This extended coverage is a testament to our longstanding commitment to providing the highest quality, American-manufactured products that are built to last. Whelen products are known for their durability, exceptional performance, and long-life reliability—qualities that are imperative in the field when lives are on the line. And now you have the added peace of mind of knowing that if something does happen, your purchase is covered.

Our new 10-year warranty is retroactive to January 1, 2023, and is valid on products like CenCom Core® control systems; Inner Edge®, Liberty™ II, Freedom® IV, and Legacy® lightbars; ION™, ION T-Series™, and M Series™ lightheads; WeCanX® peripherals like control heads and remote expansion modules, and much more.

For a complete list of covered products and FAQs click HERE to read the market advisory.

The full warranty statement, including terms and conditions, can be read HERE.

Please reach out to our customer service team at custserv@whelen.com with any questions.

Thank you for choosing Whelen Engineering!