Chadwick-BaRoss’s Chelmsford, Mass., branch carries equipment by Link-Belt, Fuchs, Powerscreen, Stanley-Labounty, Takeuchi, Bombardier, Genesis, Ponsse, Kawasaki and Gehl.
Chadwick-BaRoss’s Concord, N.H., branch, located at Route 106, 237 Sheep Davis Rd., carries equipment by Volvo, Fuchs, Powerscreen, Genesis, Ponsse and Stanley-Labounty.
Working vigorously during rehabilitation, Frotton’s determination and endurance would eventually pay off. “I didn’t even know how to sit upright,” said Frotton at the time. “But I was motivated to get back to work. My driving force was not only my family, but also the prospect of returning to work.” After a two-year struggle, Frotton was finally able to return to the job site, with a big assist from Chadwick-BaRoss. Most of the machines in S.T. Frotton’s fleet were purchased from Chadwick-BaRoss and its sales representative at the time, Brett Pomerleau. “One of the reasons we made the switch to Chadwick-BaRoss and Link-Belt machines was that Link-Belt is an American-owned company,” Frotton said, adding that Chadwick-BaRoss also was willing to work with him to custom-build equipment to fit his needs. Chadwick-BaRoss designed Frotton’s machines with hand controls, instead of traditional foot controls. These modifications have allowed Frotton to continue his work in a way that would have been impossible otherwise. “Chadwick-BaRoss was there to help me get things started on the simple modifications that made it possible for me to return as an operator,” said Frotton. “Brett [Pomerleau] has been more than helpful and eager to do whatever he could to make my transition in returning to the cab of the machine as easy as possible. “Making the modifications on our machines to enhance my ability to operate them was really no big deal for Chadwick-BaRoss. But it has made a world of difference in my life and in how I complete my job,” Frotton added.
Loyal Employees, Loyal Customers Chadwick-BaRoss is not a family-owned business; rather, it is a shareholder-owned one that employs several families. The company values its employees and often has hired family members of current team members within the Chadwick-BaRoss. Two retirees in 2008 were a married couple that gave 30 years of service to the company — Judy and Walter Hersey. Also, there are several members of the Thebarge family working for Chadwick-BaRoss. Chadwick-BaRoss’s employee loyalty is impressive considering how many people today change jobs as often as they do cars. Eight employees have been with Chadwick-BaRoss for 30 to 36 years: Leland Deprey. Nelson Savage, Paul Thurston. Charles Noyes Jr., John Stubbs, David Dubois, Gloria Heign and Gary Thebarge. Ten employees have worked at Chadwick-BaRoss for 20 to 29 years: Brian Lawrence, Catherine Cartonio, Thomas Young, Steven Berry, Ralph Thompson Jr., Daniel Rott, John Thebarge, Brent Matchett, Wayne Haines and Alton Bridges. Approximately 30 employees — virtually a third of the company — have been with Chadwick-BaRoss for 10 to 19 years. “I would say we have so many long-time employees because the company has always been employee-friendly. We’ve always worked very hard to put employees’ needs as a high priority whenever we make decisions, and to take care of them and pay them a fair wage,” said Gary Thebarge, vice president of customer services in Westbrook. “That seems to work.” “It speaks to the importance that we place on our people,” added Dan Rott, vice president and general manager at the company’s Chelmsford,
Chadwick-BaRoss’s Caribou, Maine, store is located at 314 Main St., and carries equipment by Volvo, Fuchs, Powerscreen, Ponsse and Genesis.
The Bangor, Maine, branch, located at 188 Perry Road., carries equipment by Volvo, Fuchs, Powerscreen, Ponsse and Genesis. 6