Equipment World Staff (EQW)Construction EquipmentQuick DataA snapshot of new and used sales trends from Randall-Reilly’s Equipment Data Associates and TopBid auction price service. Aerial Lifts By Marcia Gruver Doyle  Top financed model in 2011* electric scissor liftJLG 2630-ES *Financed filings as of Jan. 5, 2012 of all aerial lift types. Source: EDA, edadata.com      […]February 2, 2012Construction EquipmentAmerican Energy & Infrastructure Jobs Act introducedThe American Energy & Infrastructure Jobs Act has been introduced in the House and posted to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee website. The initiative is a long-term bill that reforms federal transportation programs and promotes increased domestic energy production to create American jobs, according to the Office of Rep. John Mica (R-Fla.), chairman of the […]February 1, 2012HomeMorgan State University professor honored with ARTBA Research & Education Division AwardDr. Z. Andrew Farkas, director and professor at the National Transportation Center at Morgan State University, is the 2012 recipient of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s (ARTBA) “S.S. Steinberg Award.” It was presented January 23 in Washington, D.C. The award, named after the founding president ARTBA’s Research and Education Division (RED), annually “recognizes […]February 1, 2012BusinessTransportation researchers, students honored at 15th Annual CUTC AwardsThe Council of University Transportation Centers (CUTC) honored six individuals for their outstanding achievements in the fields of transportation research and education Jan. 21 during the 15th Annual CUTC Awards Banquet in Washington, D.C. The 2012 CUTC Awards were presented to students, educators and transportation officials in six categories: “Lifetime Achievement in Transportation Research & […]February 1, 2012BusinessPolar appoints president of Polar Tank TrailerPolar Corp. has appointed Jim Painter president of Polar Tank Trailer, North America’s largest manufacturer of aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steel tank trailers. Painter will be responsible for overall performance of the division, including three manufacturing plants, the dealer network, and several strategic initiatives related to the dramatic growth of the tank trailer industry. […]January 31, 2012HomeGranite Construction releasing Q4 results Feb. 22Granite Construction Inc. will release full year and fourth quarter 2011 financial results on Feb. 22, 2012, after the market closes. The company will host an investor conference call at 8 a.m. (PT) on Feb. 23, 2012. Investors may listen to the live webcast of the conference call on the Granite website, http://investor.graniteconstruction.com/index.cfm. An archive […]January 31, 2012SafetyAltmire opposes increased truck weight standards in surface transportation reauthorizationU.S. Congressman Jason Altmire (Pa.-04), a member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, on Jan. 31 announced his opposition to a provision within the American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act that would increase the size and weight restrictions on trucks that use America’s Interstates.January 31, 2012TechnologyKPI-JCI promotes Erik Schmidt to newly created positionJohnson Crushers International Inc. (KPI-JCI) has promoted Erik Schmidt from field service supervisor and training coordinator to the newly-created position of resource development manager as part of the company’s strategy to meet the increased need for skilled service technicians. The company says it created this new position because of a turnaround in domestic sales, a […]January 31, 2012BusinessStudy: Contractors use iPads, smartphones in purchase decisionsContractors and trade professionals are relying on smartphones and other mobile technology like laptops and tablets to assist in purchase decision-making, according to a national research study conducted by Eric Mower + Associates Group B2B. The study found that 50 percent of contractors use a smartphone, 49 percent use a laptop with mobile web access, […]January 31, 2012HomeSany buys PutzmeisterSany Heavy Indsutry, along with privite equity firm Citic PE Advisors, have bought 100 percent of German concrete pump producer Putzmeister Holding GmbH. Citic will be a minority shareholder. Details of the financial terms of the transaction remain undisclosed. Putzmeister will remain an independent brand.January 31, 2012Previous PagePage 127 of 591Next PageTop StoriesCompact equipmentBobcat Unveils "RogueX3" Autonomous, Electric Compact Loader (Videos)From the RogueX3 to AI tools that guide operators and technicians, Bobcat showed how the future jobsite is taking shape at CES 2026.ExcavatorsCloser Look: Link-Belt's Smallest X4S Excavator, the 145Graders/ScrapersCaterpillar Adds Joystick Option for Next-Generation 140 Motor GraderConstruction EquipmentCaterpillar Previews 5 Autonomous Equipment Lines at CES (Video)Featured SponsorWhat Every Shop and Fleet Should be Tracking
