An AI-driven strategic effort aims to enable smarter decision-making and a more seamless, connected customer experience
The opportunity isn't to replace the experience, judgment and relationships that define our business. It's to give our people better tools and spend less time on administrative tasks. ”— Andy Suhy, CEO of Premier Equipment SolutionsEAST HARTFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Premier Equipment Solutions has announced a strategic initiative to explore how artificial intelligence can improve operations across its expanding compact equipment dealership network in the Northeast, starting with a pilot evaluation of Chasi, an AI platform built specifically for equipment dealers and rental companies.
This move aligns with Premier Equipment Solutions' long-range plan to boost productivity, deepen customer relationships, and equip its technicians, sales, service, parts teams, and branch managers with richer data for quicker, more informed decisions.
“We believe AI will play an increasingly important role in helping our Bobcat compact equipment dealerships and equipment platform improve productivity, strengthen customer relationships and gain better operational insight,” said Andy Suhy, CEO of Premier Equipment Solutions. “The opportunity isn't to replace the experience, judgment and relationships that define our business. It's to give our people better tools and spend less time on administrative tasks. Whether someone is helping a customer purchase a machine, coordinating a rental, finding the right part, scheduling service or repairing equipment in the field, their time is most valuable when they're helping customers.”
As part of its pilot project, Premier Equipment Solutions is evaluating how Chasi can enhance visibility into customer interactions, sales activity, rentals, parts, service operations, and fleet performance. The company is also examining how AI can identify underutilized equipment, prioritize sales opportunities, detect shifting customer needs earlier, and provide leadership with clearer insight across a growing organization.
Suhy, added, “Our business generates valuable information every minute of every day. AI gives us the opportunity to connect those pieces of information in ways that help us become a more responsive, more productive and more customer-focused organization.”
“Premier Equipment Solutions has a thoughtful vision for how artificial intelligence can support its business,” said Akash Pavan, co-founder and CEO of Chasi. “Their focus on helping employees spend less time on administrative work and more time serving customers reflects exactly where the equipment dealership industry is headed. We're excited to support their evaluation as they explore new ways to improve productivity, strengthen customer relationships and drive better business outcomes.”
About Chasi
Chasi is an AI solution built specifically for equipment dealers and rental companies. The company helps dealerships improve productivity, increase operational visibility and reduce administrative work across sales, rentals, parts and service operations. Founded in Brooklyn, New York, Chasi is backed by Y Combinator and investors behind companies including OpenAI, Airbnb, DoorDash, EquipmentShare and Reddit.
About Premier Equipment Solutions
Premier Equipment Solutions is building a leading equipment sales, rental, parts and service platform across the Northeast through strategic acquisitions and a commitment to operational excellence. Backed by Brenton Point Capital Partners, the company partners with exceptional local equipment businesses while investing in the people, technology and resources that help customers succeed. Learn more: https://peqs.com/
Rick Lacroix
LCX Strategies LLC
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