Tag: Kent Godbersen GOMACO vice president of worldwide sales and marketing

Roadbuilding

Cat shows 3 series: Compact track loader, mini excavators, and skid steer and multi-terrain loaders

Caterpillar is showcasing its new 259B3 Series compact track loader, new D Series mini excavators, and new B3 Series skid steer and multi-terrain loaders at the World of Concrete 2011 being held Jan. 18-21 in Las Vegas. The products can be seen at Booth C-6069. Cat Multi-Terrain Loader Highlights Unique rubber track undercarriage delivers low […]

January 20, 2011

Roadbuilding

No rebound until 2013, says PCA’s Sullivan

by Marcia Gruver Doyle, Editorial Director, Equipment World Don’t expect construction to significant rebounds until 2013, said Ed Sullivan, Portland Cement Association chief economist, during his annual forecast at the World of Concrete today.  “While it’s clear the economy is  gathering strength,” Sullivan said, “it’s still at a slow pace.” Several factors will continue to […]

January 20, 2011

Roadbuilding

Special product report: C-Series excavators from Case Construction Equipment

Case takes on the fuel efficiency challenge once again, and adds a nifty monitor by Marcia Gruver Doyle, Editorial Director, Equipment World When Case set about to up their game with its C Series excavators, it knew the immediate challenge would be fuel efficiency. Not only did it have to top the fuel efficiency gains […]

January 20, 2011

Roadbuilding

Win a trip to Vegas from Cat to see new vocational trucks at ConExpo-Con/Agg

Caterpillar will unveil the first model in its full line of Cat Vocational Trucks, the Cat CT660, in Las Vegas at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in March. As part of the celebration, Caterpillar is holding an online sweepstakes featuring a trip to Vegas. The grand prize winner will receive two VIP access passes to attend the invitation-only unveiling […]

January 20, 2011

Roadbuilding

Donaldson expands fuel filter product line

Filtration systems and parts manufacturer Donaldson Company has expanded its fuel filter offering to provide customers with even more options to protect engine components and to extend equipment life. The expanded line of replacement fuel filters includes a full complement of filters to fit the following: Cummin engines, Racor fuel systems, Stanadyne Fuel Manager FM100 […]

January 20, 2011

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

World of Concrete

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

From World of Concrete: Freightliner, McNeilus develop bridge formula mixer chassis

Freightliner Trucks has collaborated with McNeilus Companies in the development of a new bridge formula mixer chassis, Freightliner announced on Jan. 18 at World of Concrete 2011 in Las Vegas. The new truck is on display at the World of Concrete in Booth C-6236. Ideal for the ready-mix market, Freightliner’s latest vocational product – a […]

January 19, 2011