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Dealers
Right to Repair vs. Right to Tamper: Construction equipment dealers enter the fray
The right-to-repair issue is not as simple as it might seem. Here's a deeper dive into the dealers' side of the issue.
February 4, 2020
Construction Equipment
AEM launches ConExpo Connect research tool for contractors buying equipment
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers says it has launched CONEXPO Connect which is a site designed to help contractors in buying construction equipment.
January 2, 2019
Construction Equipment
Melfred Borzall reveals new drill bits, blades and housing
Melfred Borzall unleashed several new products at the 2017 ICUEE show, including its Black Diamond Blade, Pitbull Housing and its Super Eagle Claw.  Black Diamond Blade The Black Diamond Blade is the company’s response to complaints about the difficulty of horizontal directional drilling into hard ground. The company says the blade increases drilling efficiency […]
October 19, 2017
Dealers
Deutz spreads Power Center concept to Southeast
Deutz has turned its South Carolina location into its second Power Center, a new concept designed to expand the engine maker’s offerings beyond its service centers. The Deutz Power Center Southeast is the new name for the former Deutz Carolinas service center, which underwent rebranding this year. The announcement follows the opening last October of […]
September 5, 2017
Dealers
Terex Cranes names Natarajan and Schröder product management directors
Terex Cranes has appointed Suresh Natarajan as director of product management for Terex Rough Terrain Cranes and Frank Schröder in the same role for Demag All Terrain Cranes. The director of product management position is new for the company, one in which the appointees will oversee global product management teams as they develop equipment based […]
October 11, 2016
Business
John Deere profits fall 40% in 2015; will cut 220 workers in Moline as low equipment demand is expected to continue
With decreased demand for both agriculture and construction equipment impacting the company, John Deere saw massive decreases in both profit and sales in fiscal year 2015. Deere sales fell 20 percent during the fiscal year, which ended Oct. 31, to $29 billion. Profit fell 40 percent to $1.940 billion, beating the company’s forecast which it dropped to $1.8 […]
December 1, 2015
Business
Thousands of Caterpillar employees take early retirement as cuts continue
As Caterpillar begins its extensive workforce cuts around the world, thousands of employees have decided to take an offer of early retirement. Since announcing a cost-cutting plan in September, Caterpillar has laid off hundreds at its East Peoria plant and announced the closing of its global mining headquarters. And with the possibility that the workforce cuts […]
October 28, 2015
Gear
Allison Transmission introduces 5th Generation electronic controls
Allison’s new 5th Generation electronic controls provide improved fuel economy and will be available to all OEM customers. Designed for easy integration during the vehicle assembly process, the controls feature enhanced programming and a new bump lever selector design. Upgraded Transmission Control Module hardware and software delivers faster, more precise processing capabilities. The 5th Generation […]
January 23, 2013
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FTR: Truck orders jump in June
FTR Associates has released preliminary data showing June Class 8 truck total net orders for all major North American OEM’s at 15,667 units, a 20.5 percent increase over May and 90.8 percent better than June 2009. June orders reflect an annualized rate of 188,000 units, boosting the annualized rate for the first half 2010 orders […]
July 8, 2010
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Cat to build engines in Texas
Seguin, just east of San Antonio has been chosen as the location for the new facility to build truck, marine and electric power engines. The plant will cover 1-million square feet and employ up to 1,400 people. Seguin beat out Greenville, South Carolina, Montgomery, Alabama and a city in Mexico for the facility–probably due in large part […]
January 10, 2010
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