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Technology

TEST DRIVE: Caterpillar’s low-tech, K2 dozer automation allows GPS-like machine control without the price tag (PHOTOS)

[imagebrowser id=235] A theme I hear from contractors these days is that more than ever, they are using dozers to do finish grade passes. Motor graders can do this too, but a motor grader is a one-job machine. A dozer can also hog out mountains of dirt, pile up brush and material, push out stumps, […]

April 16, 2015

Roadbuilding

Atlas Copco appoints store manager, key personnel

Atlas Copco has appointed a new store manager and four other key personnel in local branches throughout the United States. Larry Drapeau has accepted the position of store manager for the Atlas Copco CMT USA store in Ludlow, Mass. In his new role, Drapeau will report directly to Dave Pietrzykowski, vice president of store channel […]

April 17, 2012

Technology

Atlas Copco appoints store manager, key personnel

Atlas Copco has appointed a new store manager and four other key personnel in local branches throughout the United States. Larry Drapeau has accepted the position of store manager for the Atlas Copco CMT USA store in Ludlow, Mass. In his new role, Drapeau will report directly to Dave Pietrzykowski, vice president of store channel […]

April 17, 2012

Roadbuilding

JCB posts record financial results for 2011

Construction and agricultural equipment manufacturer JCB on April 17 posted its record financial results for 2011. Turnover last year rose to the highest level in the company’s 66-year history at £2.75 billion ($4.39 billion), 37 percent greater than the £2 billion ($3.19 billion) achieved in 2010 and more than double the £1.35 billion ($2.15 billion) […]

April 17, 2012