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Stellar Celebrates 'Francis Zrostlik Day' in Honor of Founder's Legacy

08.14.23

The city of Garner named Aug. 14 as “Francis Zrostlik Day.” This honor celebrates the remarkable contributions of Francis L. Zrostlik, the visionary founder of Stellar Industries, and his enduring legacy of innovation, entrepreneurship and community commitment.

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Stellar TMAX™ 1-13 Aluminum Mechanic Truck Wins Green Industry Pros 2023 Editor’s Choice Award

08.03.23

The Stellar TMAX 1-13 Aluminum Mechanic Truck was recently awarded a 2023 Green Industry Pros Editor’s Choice Award. This honor represents the landscape industry’s best products gaining interest from end users and landscape professionals alike.

Two 16oz cans of Stellar's beer collaboration with Confluence, Uplift

Stellar and Confluence Brewing Unite to Uplift the Workforce and Support Those Affected by Cancer with Limited-Edition Beer

07.28.23

Stellar collaborated with Confluence Brewing, a craft brewery in Des Moines, Iowa, to release a limited-edition beer: Uplift, Czech-Style Amber Lager. This special brew commemorates the resilience of the workforce and pays tribute to those whose lives have been touched by cancer.

Stellar employees at CONEXPO-CON/AGG under a branded awning and in front of a large television

7 Quick Hits on the Future of Off-Highway Maintenance with ‘Gold Rush’ Mechanic Nathan Clark and Tim Davison of Stellar

07.25.23

Get highlights from CONEXPO/CON-AGG’s “Overcoming Off-Highway Repairs: The Future of Maintenance” panel with Stellar’s Tim Davison and Gold Rush: Dave Turin’s Lost Mine mechanic Nathan Clark.

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Stellar Expands Global Reach with New International Distributor Partners

07.25.23

Stellar announces the addition of new distributor partners to its global network to solidify its position as the No. 1 choice for productivity solutions in various markets worldwide.

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Interview: ‘Energized’ President Dave Z Keeps Focus on Customers

06.27.23

Three years ago, we sat down for a Q&A with Stellar President David Zrostlik, affectionately known as ‘Z’ both inside and outside the company. Since then, the industry has dealt with the pandemic, supply chain issues and higher material costs, yet Stellar has continued to launch new innovations and initiatives.

Cable hoist container hooklift adapter kit being used on a service truck

Stellar Introduces Cable Hoist Container Hooklift Adapter Kit

06.20.23

The new Stellar Cable Hoist Container Hooklift Adapter Kit allows current winch style cable hoist owners the opportunity to introduce productivity-enhancing hooklifts into their fleet while utilizing their existing containers.

Team in front of Stellar logo showing the donation check for $100,000 made out to Garner Parks and Rec's sports complex

Stellar Pitches in with $100,000 Donation to Garner Parks’ Baseball Complex Renovation Project

06.09.23

Stellar recently donated $100,000 to Garner Parks and Recreation in support of the ambitious baseball complex renovation initiative, reinforcing its commitment to investing in the local community and ensuring a modernized facility for Garner locals of all ages to enjoy.

Laura Wilson standing next to a sign with her face and Laura Farms on it and a deluxe fuel trailer on the other side of the image

Fueling Success: Laura Farms’ First Year with the Stellar® Fuel Trailer

05.25.23

In the world of farming, efficiency and productivity are paramount to success. Meet Laura Wilson, aka Laura Farms, a dedicated fifth-generation farmer from Nebraska. Last spring, Laura took delivery of a Stellar Fuel Trailer and, thanks in part to the fuel trailer, she has seen her operation thrive.

Stellar's NXT52 parked at a tradeshow

Stellar Introduces NXT52 Hooklift to Lineup

05.03.23

The 52,000-lb capacity hoist is the latest telescopic hooklift in the NXT Series from Stellar, which has “reinvigorated the hooklift market."

College HUNKS Shuttle16 Hooklift

College HUNKS Franchisee Relies on Easy-to-Use Hooklifts

05.01.23

At first, Tennessee entrepreneur Patrick Lombardi used cable hoists for his company's hauling needs. The switch to a Stellar® Hooklift proved to be a powerful business move.

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