December 16, 2025
Industry News
When you manage hundreds of assets for a major public utility, reliability isn’t optional, it’s a must.
Matthew Kinsey serves as the fleet planner and scheduler for the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD). His team oversees more than 600 assets, including more than 300 types of equipment including excavators, trailers, mixers and skid steers.
Every day, MSD uses equipment across a wide range of projects — from replacing aging sewer lines and repairing underground infrastructure to rebuilding manholes and managing stormwater systems. Their crews work in demanding conditions and tight spaces to keep essential services running for the St. Louis community.
As a publicly operated organization, MSD functions under strict budget constraints and competitive bid requirements. Choosing equipment means balancing cost, performance and long-term dependability.
For Matthew and his team, Takeuchi equipment checked every box.
“We work with specific job requirements, from hydraulic performance and engine torque to digging capacity and machine weight,” Matthew explained. “Takeuchi met our specifications across the board.”
But performance wasn’t the only deciding factor.
“Our operators genuinely enjoy running these machines. They’re dependable, they perform well, and they don’t let us down. That matters when you’re trying to keep essential work moving.”
MSD’s relationship with Takeuchi dealer Luby Equipment is built on years of trust and a commitment to service that doesn’t stop when the equipment is delivered. Tim Cullinane, territory sales manager for Luby Equipment, is always there when MSD needs him.
“Working with Tim has been great,” Matthew said. “He’s easy to work with, always available, and if we ever need a custom request or a modification, he makes it happen.”
That level of support has made a real difference in the field. Whether it’s equipment questions, adjustments, or support planning future needs, Luby has remained a steady partner to MSD’s operation.
MSD handles many repairs in-house to minimize downtime, but for major service and warranty needs, Luby Equipment provides field support when it matters most.
“We don’t worry about these machines constantly breaking down,” Matthew said. “They’re durable. They keep our guys working. And Takeuchi keeps us moving.”
For MSD, dependable equipment isn’t just convenient; it’s essential to serving the community. And with Takeuchi machines supported by Luby Equipment, they’ve found a solution that delivers reliable performance, operator satisfaction and a partnership they can count on.
About Takeuchi
Takeuchi is an ISO 9001 certified manufacturer of an extensive line of compact track loaders, compact excavators, compact wheel loaders and a compact crawler dumper. Founded in 1963, Takeuchi was the first company to introduce the compact excavator to North America, setting the stage for one of the highest growth product segments ever introduced in the compact equipment market. The compact excavator has become a main line product for both rental and construction/utility companies. Takeuchi continued to lead the compact construction industry with the introduction of the first compact track loader to North America.
For more information, please contact:
Lynette Von Minden, VP/Director of Public Relations, Swanson Russell
lynettev@swansonrussell.com
Phone: 402-437-6457
Stephen Odum, National Marketing Manager, Takeuchi-US
stephen.odum@takeuchi-us.com
Phone: 678-873-3070
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