Fortbrand

Fortbrand Services supplies ground support equipment (GSE) and airport maintenance equipment (AME). It has done so since 1983 for passenger airlines, ground handlers, airports, air cargo carriers and fixed base operators. The company began as a regional supplier in North America and has grown into a provider with operations in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Customers can buy, rent, lease, repair or maintain equipment. Fortbrand offers financing, a trade in programme and full appraisal services. Equipment can also be accessed through Sourcewell and other cooperative purchasing programmes.

GSE products include the Oshkosh AeroTech Commander 30i cargo loader, which has a 33,000 lb capacity and diesel or electric options. The Textron GSE TUG 660E belt loader is zero emission. The TLD JCT-60 tow tractor is designed for narrow body and wide body aircraft, up to the Boeing 777 and Airbus A340. The Clyde 15F2820 passenger stair has an 88 to 161 inch height range, LED lighting and onboard charging.

AME products include snow removal and multitasking equipment such as the Vammas PSB 5500, the Wille 875 Delta and Bucher CityCat sweepers, along with de icing equipment and electric GSE. The Adveez telematics system monitors airside vehicles, and Illuminex AI detects foreign object debris.

In 2023 the North American and UK operations were integrated into one global network. The UK team specialises in electric GSE, deicing vehicle manufacturing, airside glass replacement and battery charger support. North America focuses on snow removal equipment, GSE and AME, with flexible leasing and sell leaseback options.

Fortbrand also supplies spare parts, equipment service, on site training for airport equipment operators and the Fortbrand Advantage programme. Its equipment brands include Adveez, Bucher, Illuminex AI, Tyler Global, Vammas and Wille Machines.

Services

• Equipment sales
• Equipment rental and leasing
• Equipment service
• Fortbrand Advantage
• Training
• Parts request
• Cooperative purchasing
• Pooling
• Fortbrand Intelligence
• Financing