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Stellar Announces Acquisition of Elliott Equipment Company, Expanding Product Line and Market Reach

12.01.25

Elliott is a leading U.S. manufacturer of truck-mounted aerial work platforms, digger derricks and cranes. Read the official announcement here.

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Videos: Stellar Solutions for Utility Professionals and Construction Contractors

11.19.25

View a video recap of Utility Expo, plus get video overviews of a range of Stellar utility & telecom products displayed at the event.

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Watch: Work Truck Magazine Takes You Inside Stellar Manufacturing

11.19.25

Take a video tour of Stellar facilities by Work Truck Magazine. Plus take a deep dive into TMAX Mechanic Trucks and service crane operating tips.

Donna Bruesewitz

Stellar Welcomes Donna Bruesewitz as Sales and Technical Training Manager

11.18.25

Join us in welcoming Donna Bruesewitz back to Stellar. Bruesewitz previously served as Communications Manager for nearly 20 years.

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Stellar Employee Spotlight: John Steenblock

11.13.25

In addition to John’s position as Senior Manager of IT at Stellar, he’s a volunteer EMS in Garner, IA. See how the two roles complement one another.

Kasey Lammers and Phil Boeckman

Stellar Bolsters Product Expertise with New Mechanic Truck and Hooklift Product Managers

11.03.25

Meet the new product managers: Kasey Lammers for mechanic trucks and accessories and Phil Boeckman for hooklifts.

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Stellar Strengthens Sales Team with New Hires, New Role

10.13.25

Check out these strategic sales team hires and the role shift for Tyler Havens, previously a product manager.

Dylan Jenkins, Associate Technician, IT

Stellar Employee Spotlight: Dylan Jenkins

10.01.25

Jenkins accepted a full-time IT position after embracing experience in other roles. See the path he took to get here.

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How Employee Ownership Lifted Me Up — And Rippled Throughout My Community

09.25.25

Travis Glidden’s take on employee ownership and employee stock ownership plans includes a better future for employees and communities alike.

Image of a mechanic truck, Laura of Laura Farms with a Fuel Trailer and a technician standing near an open toolbox.

Watch: 10 New Stellar® Equipment Videos That Show American Innovation at Work

09.16.25

View 10 new videos for a look at Stellar equipment. These American innovations help those who keep the world running.

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Stellar Receives Mason City Globe Gazette ‘Employer of Choice’ Award

09.11.25

Nominated by Stellar’s employee-owners, Stellar was recognized by the Globe Gazette as a 2025 Employer of Choice award recipient.

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Guide to Selecting the Right Fuel Trailer

08.19.25

Use our Fuel Trailer Selection Guide to choose your Stellar FuelMate trailer with confidence. Compare features, capacity, use cases and more.

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