Deep Roots, Fresh Growth:
Say hello to The Tree Bee Arborists. Located in Northwest Indiana, The Tree Bee started back in the 1950s with the current owner, Sean Tomei’s grandfather, up until his retirement. Sean decided to get back into the tree business a little over 8 years ago. They do everything from tree preservation, pruning, stump grinding, and everything in between. Their name has more to it than just some letters; Sean is also a beekeeper, and when he is not up in a tree, he finds ways to preserve the bee population in Indiana. With a lot of territory to cover and a passion for environmental preservation, Sean is picky when it comes to choosing the right equipment.
The Value in Confidence:
Confidence Plus, Vermeer’s extended warranty, has become a regular ticket item for every piece of equipment that The Tree Bee Arborist purchases. With Confidences Plus, customers get ongoing asset protection and planned maintenance services at a fixed cost. John Switzer explains, “Confidence Plus is a great way to keep the value of your machine throughout its life and continue to make money on that machine with less downtime.” Confidence Plus can be purchased on any Vermeer machine at the time of purchase, or it can be added to a used unit at any point in its life. Reach out to your sales rep to find out how you can get Confidence Plus on your Vermeer equipment!
Sean finds the most beneficial piece of Confidence Plus to be the scheduled planned maintenance. He also continues to be impressed by the quick response time of the Vermeer Midwest service team. The Tree Bee Arborists pride themselves on their slogan of “On time. Every time.” Starting from when they first quote the customer to the completion of the job, and having a business partner that helps them meet that objective is crucial to their success.
A Partner in Performance:
The Tree Bee Arborists currently run an ATX720, BC1800, and SC48TX, which rounds out their Vermeer lineup and allows them to tackle any job that comes their way. They also own a CTE Traccess 230-75 aerial lift. John Switzer, the territory manager for Vermeer Midwest, has worked with The Tree Bee Arborists for almost two years now, and their story is just getting started.
Sean, who at one point claimed to be “anti-Vermeer”, could not be happier in the position he is with his Yellow Iron. Sean continues to turn to Vermeer for their one-stop-shop equipment lineup, adding that service is another strong asset that Vermeer offers.
“We keep and maintain a tight schedule, and we need a partner that can do the same for us when our equipment has to go into the shop, and Vermeer Midwest has delivered in that area for us.” – Sean Tomei
The Tree Bee Arborists rely on a powerhouse fleet to handle a wide range of arborist tasks with precision and efficiency. Their Vermeer lineup, featuring the compact ATX720 articulating loader, the high-capacity BC1800 brush chipper, and the nimble SC48TX stump cutter, equips them for everything from tree preservation to stump grinding. Complemented by a CTE Traccess 230-75 aerial lift, they’re able to cover large service areas with agility. Backed by Vermeer Midwest’s dependable service and the added peace of mind from the Confidence Plus extended warranty and maintenance program, The Tree Bee stays on schedule and on mission: “On time. Every time.”