Amy Materson (EQW)WorkforceConstruction apps evolving into essential toolsIf you’ve seen the June issue of Equipment World, you might have noticed I included some of the latest construction apps in Reporter, our news section. These apps were just a few of the newest offerings out there; I wish we had the room to run more. Even if you don’t see articles about them, […]June 19, 2012SafetyStay focused, stay safeAs someone who writes a monthly safety article, I read about a lot of accidents while researching background information. While it’s true that construction worker fatalities overall have steadily declined over the years, nearly 800 construction workers were killed on the job in 2010. Quick question: What is the number one cause of death for […]June 7, 2012Recruiting & retentionAWS using new approach to find next generation of weldersDid you know more than 140,000 new welders will be needed by 2019? Neither did I. The American Welding Society says many welders in the United States are approaching retirement age, and they’re expecting a bump in demand from industries across the spectrum. To pique interest in the field, AWS helped the Boy Scouts of […]June 5, 2012HomeHow do you recruit technicians?June 5, 2012BusinessIs your company culture positive … or poisonous?During an event at Husqvarna Construction Products a couple of weeks ago, I was chatting with Soff-Cut Product Manager Andrew Nevener during dinner. I asked him how he liked working for the company, and his praise was immediate and effusive; he said the company’s culture was the best he’s ever experienced. The conversation got me […]May 29, 2012BusinessNew products, technology headline Husqvarna eventAt a media event Tuesday, Husqvarna showcased their latest products, stressing the company’s commitment to innovation and developing new technology. Mark Michaels, product manager, said that while mature markets are contracting globally, Husqvarna has continued to expand in the construction market, and in North America, which provides 41 percent of the company’s construction business. […]May 16, 2012RoadbuildingCooper Kenworth adds Asheville locationCooper Kenworth has opened a 31,000-square-foot parts and service operation in Asheville, North Carolina. The facility, located along U.S. Interstate 40 at 1895 Old Haywood Road, has 14 service bays and a 7,000-square-foot parts department. One bay is a dedicated Kenworth PremierCare preventive maintenance services bay. Cooper Kenworth operates nine other locations in Clinton, Concord, […]May 3, 2012RoadbuildingJCB adds San Antonio dealerJCB has added to their North American dealer network with JCB of South Texas. Located in San Antonio, JCB of South Texas offers the full JCB line of equipment, including new, used and rental. JCB of South Texas, which is managed by Jacobo Rodriguez, also offers a full-service facility. For more information, visit www.jcbofsouthtexas.com.May 3, 2012Construction EquipmentJCB adds San Antonio dealerJCB has added to their North American dealer network with JCB of South Texas. Located in San Antonio, JCB of South Texas offers the full JCB line of equipment, including new, used and rental. JCB of South Texas, which is managed by Jacobo Rodriguez, also offers a full-service facility. For more information, visit www.jcbofsouthtexas.com.May 3, 2012MaintenanceCooper Kenworth adds Asheville locationCooper Kenworth has opened a 31,000-square-foot parts and service operation in Asheville, North Carolina. The facility, located along U.S. Interstate 40 at 1895 Old Haywood Road, has 14 service bays and a 7,000-square-foot parts department. One bay is a dedicated Kenworth PremierCare preventive maintenance services bay. Cooper Kenworth operates nine other locations in Clinton, Concord, […]May 3, 2012Previous PagePage 44 of 55Next PageTop StoriesUtility Tractors/LoadersNew Holland Completely Redesigns T7 Tractors with More Power, ComfortThe new standard wheelbase models get a weight and payload boost, multiple transmission options, increased technology and comfort.Pickups2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX Roars Back With 777-Horsepower Hemi V8Compact ExcavatorsGetting the Max Out of the Mini: Compact Excavator Buyer’s Guide 2026ExcavatorsVolvo’s New Largest Demolition Excavator Unveiled: The EC950 High ReachFeatured SponsorWhat Does CNH Industrial’s Acquisition of Hemisphere GNSS Really Mean for Contractors?
