TECFOR was founded in 1987 as a metalworking and import company to serve the forestry sector . We started manufacturing a three-wheeled loader and importing cranes , and skyline harvesting systems . Our three - wheeler was designed to skid , sort , bunch and load logs in forestry activities . Since we started , we have delivered almost 200 units , which are working in Chile , Argentina , Venezuela and Uruguay . In 1990 we started our diversification , adding truck mounted cranes into our product line , which we still import from AMCO VEBA - Italy . We attend mining , utilities , construction , transport and gas companies and their contractors . Due to our excellent connections to truck dealers , and our recognized experience in hydraulics , in 1997 we succeeded in introducing MAXON - USA liftgates in Chile . We install them on trucks and pick-up that distributes goods in mayor cities . A related product we offer to truck body manufacturers are TODCO roll up overhead doors , which are getting more popular in recent years . We also represent MILLER Industries in Chile , the world leader in towing and recovery equipments . We import complete wreckers or the equipments to be mounted locally on the clients preferred trucks . TECFOR is located in Santiago ( 4 million inhabitants ) , along the highway to the south , with a nice open showroom to exhibit our product line . We own a 16.000 m² site , with almost 2.500 m² industrial facilities and warehouses . In Concepción , the third most important city and heart of the forestry sector , located 500 kms south from Santiago , we have a branch with sales people and service station . In Antofagasta , 2.000 kms north from Santiago and capital of the mining sector , a prestigous dealer takes care of our sales and service . We kindly invite you to visit our WEB page at www.tecfor.cl Alfredo Kunze Schütze Executive Vice-president