Equipment World Staff (EQW)BusinessHCSS celebrates 25 yearsConstruction software developer HCSS recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of the company’s founding at the annual HCSS user’s group meetings in Houston. More than 750 HCSS customers and the company’s 115 employees noted the milestone during the meetings at the Hilton Americas Hotel in downtown Houston. “This year’s user’s group meetings provided an excellent opportunity […]March 30, 2011HomeTest PageTest post to test banner creative.March 30, 2011TechnologyAmerican Concrete Institute (ACI) Specialty Commercial/Industrial Concrete Flatwork Finisher/Technician training certification programThe American Concrete Institute’s (ACI) Specialty Commercial/Industrial Concrete Flatwork Finisher/Technician training certification program will take place May 23-24, 2011, in Paragould, Ark.  This is the first time this program has been offered outside of the annual World of Concrete convention. The program is being held in as a result of a partnership between Allen Engineering […]March 30, 2011ConExpo-Con/AggCat: ‘We’re confident in our ability to deliver 2012 goals’Caterpillar Inc. Chairman and CEO Doug Oberhelman and members of the company’s executive office updated analysts on March 23 during CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011 in Las Vegas on Caterpillar’s significant long-term growth opportunities and investments being made around the world to position the company to satisfy growing demand from customers. At the show, Caterpillar is displaying nearly […]March 30, 2011HomeRoadtec opens 11,500-sq.-ft. training centerThe winter training season at Roadtec took place in the brand new training facility completed just in time for the first customer schools in January 2011. The 11,500-square-foot facility houses a state-of the art auditorium large enough for 100 people. It has been designed so that actual Roadtec product can be driven onto the stage. […]March 29, 2011EquipmentCaltrans awards $78 million to 130 public transit projectsCaltrans on March 29 awarded $78 million to 130 public transit and air quality projects across California. All of the funding comes from Proposition 1B, a 2006 voter-approved transportation bond, which includes $3.6 billion to improve public transit in CaliforniMarch 29, 2011Safety‘Consolidate duplicative federal programs’: Duncan at reauthorization hearingThe Highways and Transit Subcommittee began a two-day hearing on March 29 on a pending surface transportation reauthorization and is seeking suggestions from the transportation community on how to streamline and consolidate programs, cut red tape to speed up the infrastructure project approval process, and create jobs through wise investment of limited resources.March 29, 2011RoadbuildingKobelco introduces 55SRX compact excavatorRACINE, Wis. (March 24, 2011) – Kobelco Construction Machinery America today introduced the 55SRx compact excavator, expanding its compact excavator product line into a new class size. A true short-radius excavator, the 55SRx delivers the productivity of a larger machine while working in a footprint close to zero tail swing models. The new machine includes […]March 29, 2011RoadbuildingNew Holland Construction launches seven new skid steer loadersLAS VEGAS (March 23, 2011) – New Holland Construction today introduced seven skid steer loaders. With the new 200 Series, New Holland maintains the best-in-class forward dump height and reach with the Super Boom® loader vertical lift design – and introduces breakthrough productivity improvements. The new skid steers culminate five years of customer research, design […]March 29, 2011RoadbuildingTitan introduces new radial OTR tires for loadersQuincy, Ill. — Titan Tire Corporation, a subsidiary of Titan International, Inc., is pleased to announce the introduction of new key sizes to its radial OTR tire lineup — the Titan LDR 250 and the Titan MXL. “Titan offers a wide array of loader tires in both radial and bias designs, with a wide variety […]March 29, 2011Previous PagePage 241 of 591Next PageTop StoriesBackhoe LoadersCloser Look: Cat's Largest Backhoes, the 440 & 450, Enter Next GenerationThe models get new engines, an advanced hydraulic system and more customization options for operators, among other features.Safety & ComplianceContractor Faces $1.2M Fine for Repeat Violations After Fatal Trench CollapsePickupsNext-Gen Ford F-150 Lightning: 700+ Mile Range but No Longer All-ElectricMarket PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling Bulldozers of 2025Compact equipmentBobcat Unveils "RogueX3" Autonomous, Electric Compact Loader (Videos)
