HIPOWER SYSTEMS debuts online generator quoting system; makes it easy for distributors to match customers' needs

HIPOWER SYSTEMS, a manufacturer of power-generation and power distribution equipment in the U.S. and Canada, announced it has developed an innovative new online quoting system to help its dealers and distributors find and price the perfect generator for a customer's needs, down to the smallest detail. The sophistication of the HIPOWER Quote Generator puts it on par with the automated quoting systems of the largest generator manufacturers.
 
"This system brings us into the ranks of the top generator manufacturers in terms of quoting," said HIPOWER SYSTEMS President Rafael Acosta. "Distributors and dealers will be able to put together a one- or two-page quote quickly, or they can generate a 300-page binder filled with technical specifications required for a submittal package."

To use the system, requestors provide information on desired generator characteristics such as frequency, fuel type, power rating, minimum kilowatts and phase, and a built-in database search engine evaluates the criteria and returns results that match the requestor's specifications.

With one click, the requestor can view a specification sheet on the chosen base model, then confirm the selection and customize it with options such as a sound enclosure, specific fuel tank size, appropriate transfer switch and other variables. If the requestor needs multiple units – or even a different model – he or she can regenerate and tweak the information until the quote is complete. Prior to generating the completed quote, requestors can also add their margins to the manufacturer pricing.

“This system gives our distributors and dealers the convenience of generating quotes themselves and provides all the technical information and support they need for bidding jobs," said Acosta. "It will speed up proposals for them and help them select the right products for their customers."