VitalEdge Technologies Recognizes Dealers at 2026 Annual Customer Awards
Honorees recognized at Evolve customer conference for operational leadership, analytics adoption, rental performance, and long-term collaboration.
CARY, N.C., March 24, 2026 — VitalEdge Technologies today announced the recipients of its 2026 Annual Customer Awards, presented during the company’s annual Evolve user conference.
The awards recognize dealers whose teams have demonstrated meaningful progress in operational execution, analytics adoption, rental performance, ERP implementation, and sustained collaboration.
“These awards are really about the work dealers are doing every day inside their businesses,” said Vikram Savkar, CEO of VitalEdge Technologies. “Across this industry, leadership teams are investing in their people, refining processes, and strengthening their operations. It’s an honor to recognize a few examples of that commitment.”
Growth Catalyst Award
The Growth Catalyst Award recognizes dealership groups that have pursued growth while reinforcing operational foundations.
Equipment One (IntelliDealer) was recognized for continued adoption of new capabilities, including business intelligence and CRM solutions to enhance visibility and customer engagement. The dealership has also contributed to peer education efforts within the dealer community.
Wade Incorporated (IntelliDealer) was honored for its acquisition of Reynolds Farm Equipment in Indiana, adding five locations and bringing the combined enterprise to 19 stores. The integration strengthens Wade’s ability to leverage shared operational expertise and scale efficiencies across both organizations.
M-L Holdings (e-Emphasys) was honored for sustained investment in its technology and operational infrastructure throughout 2025, including Cloud CRM upgrades across divisions, expanded system adoption, and organizational consolidation. These efforts position the organization for long-term scalability.
“Growth requires strong partnerships to achieve goals,” said Myles Foster, Director of IT at M-L Holdings. “Our partnership with VitalEdge provides core business solutions that drive customer satisfaction.”
Excellence in Analytics Award
The Excellence in Analytics Award honors organizations that have embedded business intelligence into daily decision-making.
Dynamic Equipment (IntelliDealer) was recognized for early adoption of BIaaS to strengthen day-to-day operational visibility.
“Data and analytics are central to Dynamic Equipment Group’s growth strategy—they give our teams the clarity and confidence to make better decisions every day,” said Scott McGuigan, President at Dynamic Equipment. “Real-time insights allow us to respond faster, operate more efficiently, and stay ahead of our customers’ needs.”
Sonsray (e-Emphasys) was honored for advancing analytics within its Thermo King vertical, using our BI solution to enhance insight into performance, customer trends, and resource planning.
“Over the past year we’ve made meaningful progress in strengthening operational visibility across our organization, supported by the VitalEdge team”, said Shawni Young, Vice President of Marketing and Technology “This partnership has enabled faster, data-driven decision-making, elevating accountability, and driving measurable performance improvement.”
Rental Excellence Award
The Rental Excellence Award recognizes operational discipline, strong system adoption, and collaboration within the IntelliDealer and Integrated Rental network.
Bramco (IntelliDealer + Integrated Rental) was named the inaugural recipient based on consistent rental performance and deep engagement around process and platform adoption.
“We’re proud to receive the 2026 Rental Excellence Award,” said Robert Baker, Business Systems Manager at Bramco. “This recognition reflects the dedication of our team and the strong processes we’ve built around our rental operations. Having the right technology behind our team allows us to better serve our customers, manage our fleet, and continue raising the bar.”
Trusted Partner Award
The Trusted Partner Award recognizes long-term customers whose collaboration and engagement have strengthened the broader dealer community.
RDO Equipment (IntelliDealer) has partnered for more than 20 years, serving as an engaged beta participant and collaborative advisor.
“RDO Equipment Co. and IntelliDealer have had a partnership going back more than 20 years,” said Kelly Gress, CFO, RDO Equipment. “This collaboration has supported our growth and provided a strong operational foundation for our teams. It has been a long and productive journey, and we look forward to continued innovation together.”
Ahearn Equipment (IntelliDealer), which has grown from a single location to a multi-store organization with rental operations, recently participated in CRM and BI beta testing and supported successful rollouts.
“The Ahearn Team is honored to be considered a valued partner to VitalEdge,” said Jeremy Ahearn, CIO of Ahearn Equipment. “VitalEdge has supported our mission to deliver family-quality service to our end users. As our relationship grows stronger, we look forward to continuing to positively impact our employees and customers.”
Darr Equipment (e-Emphasys) was recognized for its public endorsement of its partnership and continued collaboration on
“We’ve been a VitalEdge customer since 2019. We are light-years away from where we were seven years ago,” said Rachel Hagedorn, IT Project Manager of Darr Equipment. e-EmphasysERP makes us more efficient, which makes us more valuable to our customers and what we deliver to them.”
New Dealer Award
The New Dealer Award recognizes organizations demonstrating strong leadership and disciplined adoption during ERP implementation.
Stephenson Equipment (IntelliDealer) was recognized for its focused, collaborative implementation process and commitment to building a strong operational foundation.
“Stephenson Equipment is proud to be named VitalEdge’s 2026 New Dealer of the Year,” said Dale L. Heiner, Jr., Dealership Systems Manager at Stephenson Equipment. “This award celebrates our successful implementation of IntelliDealer, which empowers our teams to deliver a best-in-class experience to the contractors and municipalities we serve.”
Maverick Environmental (e-Emphasys), which went live in late 2024, was honored for its rapid adoption of BIaaS and ERP tools to strengthen reporting, standardize processes, and improve decision-making.
“This award reflects the collaboration across our organization and the commitment to doing transformation the right way,” said George Bennett, President & Chief Operating Officer of Maverick Environmental. “ERP projects touch every part of the business, and this partnership helped us build stronger processes, better visibility, and a foundation for long-term scalability.”
“These recipients represent just a portion of the progress happening across the dealer community,” Savkar added. “The industry moves forward because of the dedication of dealer teams and their customers.”
About VitalEdge Technologies
VitalEdge Technologies is the leading global provider of integrated dealer management solutions for the heavy equipment industry, with more than 900 employees across offices in the United States, Canada, Japan, Netherlands, Australia, and India. Its e-Emphasys ERP and IntelliDealer software suites connect every aspect of dealership operations, providing real-time insights that increase efficiency, customer satisfaction, and profitability. In September 2025, VitalEdge acquired Integrated Rental, strengthening the company’s position in the fast-growing equipment rental market. For more information, visit www.VitalEdge.com.
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