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Roadbuilding

Charles Machine Works fully acquires Radius Professional HDD Tools

The Charles Machine Works, Inc. (CMW), a manufacturer of underground construction equipment, has acquired 100 percent ownership of Radius Professional HDD Tools in Weatherford, Texas. Finalized Jan. 13, 2011, the sale makes Radius HDD Tools a wholly owned subsidiary of CMW which includes the Radius brand name, its patents, and products. Radius Professional HDD Tools […]

January 20, 2011

Roadbuilding

PPI for finished goods rises in December

The Producer Price Index for finished goods rose 1.1 percent in December, reports the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This advance followed increases of 0.8 percent in November and 0.4 in October. It also marks the sixth straight rise in finished goods prices. At the earlier stages of processing, prices received by manufacturers of intermediate […]

January 20, 2011

Roadbuilding

Gen sets for the economy, premium and industrial markets

by Marcia Gruver Doyle, Editorial Director, Equipment World With customers asking for longer run times, quieter operation, and easier maintenance, Honda answered these requests with three new series of generators. The EB, EG and EM series will range from 4,000 to 6,000 watts. The EG series will be Honda’s economy line, offering a reliable source […]

January 20, 2011

Roadbuilding

Leica Geosystems, GOMACO form business relationship

Leica Geosystems entered into a reseller agreement on Jan. 19 with GOMACO Corporation. The announcement came during the World of Concrete, being held Jan. 18-21, 2011, in Las Vegas. Under the terms of the agreement, GOMACO Corporation will sell, install, and support Leica Geosystems’ Concrete Paving System. These services will be extended to existing and/or […]

January 20, 2011

Roadbuilding

MSHA: Falling material death at Martinez Stone

A 41 year- old laborer with four years of experience died on Dec. 29, 2010, at Martinez Stone in Texas, a dimension stone operation, because of falling material, according to a report from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). The victim was replacing a hydraulic lift arm cylinder on a skid steer loader. The […]

January 20, 2011

Roadbuilding

CalPortland’s DuPont aggregate plant receives ‘Gold Award’ from NSSGA

CalPortland Company’s DuPont aggregate plant in DuPont, Wash., has received the highest “Gold Award” from the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) for its superior performance in environmental stewardship. The awards program recognizes aggregates operations throughout the United States and Canada for their extraordinary commitment to safety, environmental stewardship and community involvement. “CalPortland makes […]

January 20, 2011

Roadbuilding

JCB adds Black JCB to dealer network

JCB’s North American dealer network expanded with the addition of Black JCB, a new division of Black Equipment Company. Black JCB will provide new and used equipment sales and rentals to the materials handling and construction industries, along with 24-hour parts and service. In addition to the company’s headquarters in Evansville, Indiana, Black JCB also […]

January 20, 2011

Roadbuilding

Kenworth, Sprint partner for mobile connectivity in Class 5-8 trucks

Kenworth Truck Company and Sprint are involved in a partnership to provide mobile connectivity for the revolutionary Kenworth NavPlus, a PACCAR proprietary navigation and business technology system for Kenworth Class 5-8 trucks. As the core development partner, Sprint says it is “proud to integrate our advanced network connectivity into Kenworth NavPlus, which will also offer […]

January 20, 2011

Roadbuilding

Case launches Triple Threat Rodeo Competition

Case Construction Equipment officially launched the Case Triple Threat Rodeo Competition, a yearlong rodeo competition featuring Case loader/backhoes, wheel loaders and skid steers, on Jan. 18 during the 2011 World of Concrete trade show in Las Vegas. The operators who win rodeo events at Case dealerships across North America will compete in a final event […]

January 20, 2011

Roadbuilding

From World of Concrete: Case introduces F Series wheel loaders

Case Construction Equipment introduced three new F Series wheel loader models on Jan. 18 at the 2011 World of Concrete in Las Vegas. The new machines provide faster acceleration, quicker cycle times and higher travel speeds while delivering as much as 17-percent greater fuel efficiency, according to the manufacturer. The new Case 721F, 821F and […]

January 20, 2011

Roadbuilding

Paladin adds heavy construction territory manager for Ohio Valley

Paladin Construction Group has appointed Mike Roberto to the position of heavy construction territory manager, covering the Ohio Valley of the United States. He will work closely with all sales, engineering and manufacturing departments within Paladin’s JRB, CP and CustomWorks Brands and contribute to the strategic growth of sales initiatives within the company. Roberto has […]

January 20, 2011

Roadbuilding

Cat Auction facilitates Erreca’s dispersal

Cat Auction Services will hold an unreserved public auction featuring the complete dispersal of Erreca’s on Feb. 23. The auction, beginning at 9 a.m. at Erreca’s facility in Lakeside, California, marks the company’s first California-based auction since adding new California-based Cat Dealers partners Hawthorne Machinery, Quinn Company, Peterson Tractor and Holt of California in the […]

January 20, 2011