By Ryan Olson
Since its’ inception in 2017 at the World of Concrete, Ligchine’s SCREEDSAVER PRO has been a wildly successful product with hundreds of units delivered around the world. Despite that success, Ligchine wanted to build on the popularity of the PRO and design the most complete, mid-price boom screed ever. As such, the SCREEDSAVER ELITE was born.
MOST INNOVATIVE
This new and innovative machine introduces all new key features including larger boom sections for greater stability and accuracy, a revolutionary side-shift head, all-wheel drive, state-of-the-art control system, and much more. The SCREEDSAVER ELITE is the most innovative laser-guided screed machine to join Ligchine’s SCREEDSAVER family of machines.
The SCREEDSAVER line of machines were all conceived and developed by Pete Ligman, co-founder and head of product development at Ligchine. Matt Eischeid, owner and founder of Elite Builders of Dallas Center, Iowa, is among a core group of contractors who contribute extensively to Ligchine’s future product development and was influential in the bringing the SCREEDSAVER ELITE to fruition.
Eischeid, runs a successful custom concrete screeding company in the Midwest and has been closely connected with Ligchine for years. “When I started in business, I wanted to run a small, lean company that used the latest and greatest in labor-saving technology and Ligchine fit the bill. Certainly, there were others that I could have partnered with, but the company is so customer focused, that I was hooked. Pete Ligman had years of experience in the flatwork business and I thought he had one of the most creative minds in the business in terms of understanding what flatwork contractors want in a boom screed.”
VOICE OF THE CUSTOMER
Now years later, Eischeid runs a full crew of operators and currently owns four Ligchine machines—three SCREEDAVER BOSS machines and one SCEEDSAVER MAX. When asked why he likes about working with Ligchine he says, “When I asked for a more compact machine with a larger boom frame, they listened.”
The SCREEDSAVER ELITE features a narrower chassis to navigate through smaller doors and an 18-foot boom length when fully extended.
“When I asked for an all-wheel drive system, they listened.”
For the first time, Ligchine incorporated an all-wheel drive system into the new machine. “The all new side-shifting head is helpful when working around stick-ups such as plumbing and columns.”
Additionally, the SCREEDSAVER ELITE features a newly designed remote control with improved paddles. “This new remote is a lot more ergonomically friendly as opposed to others I’ve used,” he says.
CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTS
Last but not least, Eischeid says he continues to remain loyal to Ligchine because of the lower cost of ownership, outstanding service, and the ability to transport all of their high-performance screeds with a ¾-ton pickup. “When I’m dealing with any manufacturer, service is a big piece for me. In the time I’ve been a Ligchine customer, I’ve never been down for more than a day—ever.”
Eischeid has seen the SCREEDSAVER ELITE in action and has purchased one of the first models off the manufacturing line.
CLOSING THOUGHT
“The key to my success has been owning Ligchine machines. If you can get a better-quality finish and perform the job quicker, you’re a fool not to buy a Ligchine. Just recently, I poured a 28,000-square-foot slab in four and a half hours. The average contractor is not going to be able to do that without a Ligchine laser-guided screed.”
About the author:
Ryan Olson is the director of marketing at Ligchine. For more, visit www.ligchine.com.
Modern Contractor Solutions, September 2020
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