Equipment World Staff (EQW)TechnologyKomatsu names Rod Schrader as new CEO, vice chairmanKomatsu America Corp. has named Rod Schrader as new CEO and vice chairman, effective April 1, 2012. Schrader, a 25-year veteran of Komatsu America, will replace Dave Grzelak, who is stepping down as CEO, but will remain Chairman of Komatsu America until the end of June 2013. “Rod has been an invaluable member of the […]February 28, 2012Construction EquipmentOn RecordAfter a hard day’s bidding By Marcia Gruver Doyle As always, the state of current used equipment auction prices is a matter of perspective. Making my way through the Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers reception after the second day of their six-day Orlando auction, two perspectives were evident when I asked the question, “how are prices?” “Good” […]February 28, 2012TechnologyMarketplaceWorld of Concrete hosts more than 50,000 attendees By Equipment World Staff World of Concrete 2012, held January 24-27 in Las Vegas, registered 52,088 attendees for the show, which featured 1,200 exhibitors in 552,500 net square feet of space. Attendees had more than 100 educational opportunities to choose from, as well as popular events such […]February 28, 2012SafetyIntermat PreviewIntermat 2012 Pre-show introduces innovative machines and a sneak peek at SCR-equipped equipment By Tom Jackson Innovations Award winners were showcased in an Intermat pre-show reveal for construction journalists. The show, on a three-year cycle with U.S.-based ConExpo-Con/Agg and the Bauma show in Germany, will take place April 16-21 in Paris, France. Volvo’s on-board […]February 27, 2012BusinessMachine MattersCommercial Pavers Get On Track Asphalt pavers under 125 horsepower increasingly taking on characteristics of their highway-class big brothers By Mike Anderson It’s a small group of mostly niche players that supplies commercial-class asphalt pavers to the North American construction market. But even with BOMAG’s recent decision to exit the paver business, the remaining players […]February 27, 2012BusinessAEM: Shale energy is good for economy, small business and equipment industry“Equipment distributors in Ohio and Pennsylvania overwhelmingly believe that the shale energy sector has the potential to be an economic game-changer,” Dennis Heller, president and CEO of Stephenson Equipment in Harrisburg, Pa., told a congressional committee Feb. 27. Heller was testifying at a U.S. House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee Energy & Mineral Resources Subcommittee […]February 27, 2012RoadbuildingDaimler trucks meet 2014 greenhouse gas regsDTNA’s GHG14 compliance came a year ahead of the mandate for certification by the EPA and the Highway Traffic Safety Administration.February 27, 2012BusinessKPI-JCI hires Dan Riley marketing associateKPI-JCI hires Dan Riley marketing associateFebruary 27, 2012World of ConcreteTilt-Up Concrete Association names four award winnersThe Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) – a non-profit international organization that serves to expand and improve the use of site-cast Tilt-Up as the preferred construction method – has announced the recipients of four professional achievement awards presented at TCA’s annual meeting held on Jan. 26 in conjunction with the World of Concrete 2012.February 27, 2012Contractor Disaster ResourcesFEMA supports tribal gov’t ability to directly apply for federal disaster aidFEMA supports tribal gov't ability to directly apply for federal disaster aidFebruary 27, 2012Previous PagePage 119 of 590Next PageTop StoriesCompact Track LoadersCloser Look: Takeuchi's First EH-Controlled Compact Track LoaderTake a walkaround tour of the new electro-hydraulic CTL with 40.5 gpm of hydraulic flow, improved undercarriage and upgraded cab.Market PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling Mini Excavators in 2024-2025PickupsHemi V8 or Cummins Diesel? – 2026 Ram 2500 HD Offers Hefty ChoiceVintage Equipment“The Great Tractor Race” – Cat’s 1931 Film Reveals its Early Crawlers in Zany EventFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
