First Citizens Bank announced a major new vendor finance agreement with Anderson UnderBridge, based in York, South Carolina, a leading provider of underbridge access equipment that helps contractors, engineers and transportation departments work faster, safer and smarter on complex bridge projects.

The new agreement with First Citizens’ Equipment Finance business makes it easier for Anderson UnderBridge customers to obtain financing to buy or lease underbridge access equipment – enabling safer, faster and more cost-effective bridge inspection, maintenance and repair operations. Anderson UnderBridge is a portfolio company of Compass Group, a St. Louis-based private investment firm.

“Our mobile underbridge equipment offers customers a variety of innovative ways to conduct bridge maintenance-related activities, even in hard-to-access conditions,” said Anderson UnderBridge CEO Jamie Roush. “We are pleased to collaborate with First Citizens Equipment Finance, a leader in the construction equipment financing sector, to bring financing opportunities to new and existing customers as we continue to grow our business and expand our footprint.”

“Anderson UnderBridge is a large and growing provider with a reputation for engineering excellence, innovative equipment products and outstanding service,” said Scott Lynch, senior vice president at First Citizens Bank Equipment Finance. “We look forward to a long and mutually productive relationship in serving Anderson UnderBridge and their customers.”

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