Equipment World Staff (EQW)TechnologyMaxima Technologies redesigns websiteMaxima Technologies, a full-service global electronics and software company that specializes in precisely engineered standard vehicle instrumentation, controls, components and systems for severe-duty applications has redesigned its website, http://www.maximatech.com. The new website provides comprehensive product information — including detailed designs of the company’s instrument clusters, displays, sensors, controllers and operator user interfaces — as well […]November 18, 2011SafetyRep. Duncan: ‘Congress will pass highway and transit bill’In new video released Nov. 18 by the Association of American Highway and Safety Transportation Officials’ (AASHTO) Transportation TV, House Highways and Transit Subcommittee Chairman Rep. John J. Duncan Jr. responds candidly to questions about critical issues such as environmental streamlining, the prospects for passage of a surface transportation reauthorization bill during the 112th Congress, […]November 18, 2011Construction EquipmentRunnion Equipment hires Scott DesJarlaisRunnion Equipment has hired Scott DesJarlais as outside sales representative in Wisconsin. In his new position, DesJarlais is responsible for new and used equipment sales in Wisconsin at Runnion Equipment. “Scott has had a major impact on sales volume in the equipment industry in all his previous positions,” says Pat Runnion, president of Runnion Equipment, […]November 18, 2011Construction EquipmentRunnion Equipment moves Wisconsin locationRunnion Equipment, a national crane dealer headquartered in Illinois, has moved its Wisconsin location to a new facility at N60 W14752 Kaul Avenue in Menomonee Falls, Wis. The new location as a yard is available to showcase new cranes. Used and rental cranes are also available. Parts and service are offered for any equipment brand […]November 18, 2011HomeArizona labor market shows improvement: BMO Capital Markets EconomicsThe Arizona labor market has begun to show some signs of improvement in recent months, although overall growth remains modest and home prices continue to fall, according to the State Monitor report released Nov. 17 by BMO Capital Markets Economics. The Arizona labor market has picked up recently, with four straight quarterly gains, lifting employment 1.7 percent above year-ago levels in the third quarter. Still, payrolls are a deep 10 percent below pre-recession levels. Manufacturing and construction led the pack with more than a 3 percent increase year-over-year, but after peaking at more than 9 percent of nonfarm payrolls at the height of the 2006 boom, construction now makes up just 4.6 percent of total employment.November 18, 2011World of ConcreteCat’s 5,000-sq.-ft. World of Concrete booth showcasing earthmoving and lifting machinesCaterpillar's display at World of Concrete 2012 will encompass 5,000-square-feet of floor space in the Central Hall (C5371) and feature a range of new earthmoving and lifting machines making their first public appearance, along with a variety of new work tools and the exclusive new Cat CT660 Vocational Truck (rolled out at ConExpo-Con/Agg in March 2011) in dump- and mixer-body configurations.November 17, 2011TechnologyRandy McCabe joins Southeastern Equipment Co.Randy McCabe has joined Southeastern Equipment Co. as branch manager in Perrysburg, Ohio. In his new position, McCabe is responsible for overseeing all parts, service, and sales activities. McCabe has more than 31 years of technical experience with a wide range of equipment. Most recently, he was sales and operations manager for Sparks Commercial Tire […]November 17, 2011TechnologyTealinc makes two $1,000 scholarships available for Spring 2012Tealinc Ltd. has made two $1,000 scholarships available for spring 2012. The scholarships are open to current employees or dependents of employees within the rail transportation, shipping, receiving and railroad industries and will be awarded to the best qualified candidates. Candidates must be enrolled in or in the process of enrolling in a two year […]November 17, 2011BusinessImage Microsystems wins 2011 Green Supply Chain AwardImage Microsystems, a provider of technology restoration, reverse logistics, e-waste recycling, and recycled plastic products manufacturing, has been named a 2011 Green Supply Chain Award winner by Supply & Demand Chain Executive. The 2011 Green Supply Chain Awards recognize companies that are making green or sustainability a core part of their supply chain strategy, and […]November 17, 2011EquipmentLaHood: $100 million for innovative, clean-fuel transit projectsU.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Nov. 17 announced that 46 innovative transit projects chosen for their capacity to help cut the nation’s dependence on oil and create a marketplace for 21st century “green” jobs will share $112 million in funding from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). “These grants will put thousands of Americans back […]November 17, 2011Previous PagePage 159 of 591Next PageTop StoriesPickupsNext-Gen Ford F-150 Lightning: 700+ Mile Range but No Longer All-ElectricThe all-electric truck ends with the 2026 model year to make way for the F-150 Lightning EREV with range-extending gas generator.Market PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling Bulldozers of 2025Compact equipmentBobcat Unveils "RogueX3" Autonomous, Electric Compact Loader (Videos)ExcavatorsCloser Look: Link-Belt's Smallest X4S Excavator, the 145Featured SponsorWhat Every Shop and Fleet Should be Tracking
