Amy Materson (EQW)Construction EquipmentToro acquires Stone assetsToro on Thursday announced the acquisition of Stone Construction Equipment’s assets, in a transaction that gives Toro a line of light construction equipment including compaction equipment, mixers and other concrete equipment. Toro expects the purchase to expand the company’s reach in the rental market, as well as complementing other recent product line acquisitions. Toro acquired […]April 26, 2012MaintenancePacLease opens three new franchisesPacLease (PACCAR Leasing Company) has opened three new franchises in the Atlanta, Georgia, area. According to PacLease President Neil Vonnahme, growth in Georgia is driven by the need for fleets to meet maintenance requirements under CSA, as well as new hours-of-service federal regulations. “Customers see full-service leasing as a viable alternative to buying and replacing […]April 24, 2012HomeBillings Kubota to distribute Terex Woodsman lineBillings Kubota, a full-service distributor serving Montana and surrounding areas, has added the Terex Woodsman line to the brands they distribute. The company, owned by Bruce Rush, also offers the Terex ASV line. Terex Woodsman offers a range of woodchipping products.April 24, 2012EquipmentKawasaki launches new Z7 wheel loadersKawasaki (KCMA Corporation) launched the first two models of the Z7 wheel loader series, the 85Z7 and 90Z7, at an event held Wednesday. Featuring a ground-up redesign, the loaders meet EPA Tier 4 Interim emissions standards and offer a range of intelligent controls. The 221-net-horsepower 85Z7 has a 4.8-cubic-yard general purpose bucket and is powered […]March 28, 2012RoadbuildingRam intros 2500 CNG pickup truckRam brand president Fred Diaz says there was “a lot of head-scratching” when his company announced it was separating the Ram truck line from the iconic Dodge car line. But two years later, he says that decision has been vindicated. At a press conference today at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, IN, Diaz […]March 7, 2012RoadbuildingWestport LD showcases bi-fuel Ford Super Duty pickup trucksWestport Light Duty will begin producing bi-fuel Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty pickup trucks in May, the company said today at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, IN. The trucks are produced in a facility adjacent to Ford’s Louisville, KY, truck plant. As a result, said John Howell, senior marketing director, the trucks […]March 7, 2012HomeWhat are your equipment purchase plans for 2012?February 1, 2012TechnologyAEMP seeks 2012 Fleet Masters and Technician of the Year NominationsIn 2012, AEMP will recognize two outstanding heavy equipment technicians with the 23rd annual Technician of the Year Award. The award is sponsored by the AEMP Foundation and John Deere. Winners will be honored at a special luncheon during the 30th Management Conference and Annual Meeting, March 18  in Scottsdale, Ariz. The competition is open […]December 5, 2011Construction EquipmentAEMP to offer PDI in webinar seriesBeginning January 3, the Association of Equipment Management Professionals will offer its Professional Development Institute (PDI) live in a series of one-hour webinars. Covering each of AEMP’s 17 core competencies, the webinars are intended to assist in the preparation for the CEM, EMS and CESP certifications, as well as provide an added opportunity for continued education […]December 5, 2011Construction EquipmentAlcoa Wheel named Heil Trailer’s Supplier of the YearHeil Trailer International has named Alcoa Wheel the company’s Supplier of the Year. The company was recognized at the 2011 Heil Supplier Conference held in September in Athens, Tennessee. Four companies were named Key Suppliers: Accuride, Leeco Steel, Ridewell and T Top Manufacturing. Heil measures supplier performance quarterly based on quality, deliver, cost management and […]November 9, 2011Previous PagePage 45 of 55Next PageTop StoriesMarket PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling Articulated Dump Trucks and Sales Trends for 2024-2025Find out the most popular models of new and used financed articulated dump trucks and which models are fetching the most at auction.Compact Utility LoadersVermeer Rolls Out 4 New ML Series Stand-on Mini Track LoadersVintage EquipmentWatch Antique Tractors from Holt, Best, Caterpillar at HCEA Show 2025Pickups2026 GMC Canyon Revealed: 4 Trims, 7,700 Lbs. Towing, Loads of FeaturesCompact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Develon’s Reduced Tail-Swing DX62R-7 Mini Excavator
