Equipment World Staff (EQW)BusinessSAF-Holland restructures China businessSAF-HOLLAND S.A. has restructured its business in China. The entire production and administration has been consolidated in Xiamen. To that end, the production of trailer axles has been relocated from the Jinan location to Xiamen, and the Jinan location has been closed. SAF-Holland (Xiamen) Co. Ltd. sales and marketing have been centralized in Shanghai, with […]March 18, 2011BusinessGranite is one of ‘World’s Most Ethical Companies’Granite Construction Incorporated has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the 2011 World’s Most Ethical Companies. Out of a record number of nominations for the award, Granite secured a hard-earned spot on the list by going the extra mile and implementing upright business practices and initiatives that are instrumental to the company’s […]March 18, 2011BusinessNTEA and NAFA agree to cross-promote respective organizationsThe NTEA, the Association for the Work Truck Industry, and the the NAFA Fleet Management Association have agreed to an endorsement deal that will cross-promote each other’s organization’s certification programs to mutually benefit the membership of both organizations. “The agreement we entered into with NAFA strengthens the link between two organizations that have served the […]March 18, 2011TechnologyMICO recognized by Deere as partner-level supplier for 2010MICO Inc. has earned recognition as a partner-level supplier for 2010 in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. The partner-level status is Deere & Company’s highest supplier rating. MICO was selected for the honor in recognition of its dedication to providing products and service of outstanding quality as well as its commitment to continuous improvement. […]March 18, 2011ConExpo-Con/AggConcrete Industry Management MBA program launches at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011During a press conference at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2011 in Las Vegas March 22 at 10 a.m. in Room N249-251, the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program – a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management – will announce the addition of a unique Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Concrete Industry Management.March 17, 2011ConExpo-Con/AggXL Specialized Trailers showcasing new trailers at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011Heavy haul and specialized trailer manufacturer XL Specialized Trailers is planning to exhibit four new trailers — XL 170 MG, XL 110 HDG, XL 110 HDG Customized and the XL 100 HFG — at CONEXPO-CON/AGG March 22-26 in Las Vegas. XL Specialized Trailers will be exhibiting in Booth G-162. XL Specialized Trailers says its new 13-axle […]March 17, 2011RoadbuildingMinimizer Fenders adding value in winterWinter’s icy grip continues to hold much of the country. It’s the toughest time for trucks, trailers, equipment and cargo. According to the American Public Works Association, 70 percent of municipalities in North America utilize liquid de-icers on roads. De-icers are formulated using corrosive chemicals that damage any metal they come in contact with. Historically, […]March 17, 2011RoadbuildingTrimble GCSFlex System – Affordable, Flexible Grade Control for ExcavatorsSUNNYVALE, Calif., March 7, 2011 –Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced today a new category of machine control designed for excavators—the Trimble® GCSFlex™ Grade Control System. The GCSFlex is designed to offer small to mid-sized contractors a reliable, flexible and affordable option to leverage machine control technology and make contractors more competitive. The Trimble GCSFlex Grade Control […]March 17, 2011RoadbuildingSealMaster Crack Pro heated hose machineSANDUSKY, OH – The SealMaster Crack Pro Heated Hose Machine is the ideal unit for hot pour crack sealing. Material is ready to apply within 1 hour. The unit is an oil-jacketed melter/applicator featuring all diesel power. Both the burner and the engine are powered by diesel fuel for maximum safety, efficiency, and performance. The […]March 16, 2011RoadbuildingSealMaster High Performance Pot Hole PatcherSANDUSKY, OH – PatchMaster is a high-performance cold patch with hot mix durability. PatchMaster is easy to use and can be applied in any weather. Simply pour from bag and tamp or drive over with your car and no heating is required. PatchMaster fills potholes in both asphalt and concrete and is ideal for full […]March 16, 2011Previous PagePage 246 of 592Next PageTop StoriesExcavatorsCloser Look: Caterpillar's New 19-Ton 319 CR Excavator Hits a Sweet SpotSee how the compact-radius excavator combines the power of the 317 with the wider stance of a 20-ton Cat. Take a walkaround tour here.Compact ExcavatorsHitachi Gives Sneak Peek at Next-Gen Mini Excavators With New Landcros NameGraders/ScrapersCat 613G Returns in Spirit: Kress Revives Classic Scraper with its K13Compact Track LoadersCloser Look: Hyundai's New "Tool Carrier" HT30 Compact Track LoaderExcavatorsLiuGong's New 925F CR Excavator Packs Full-Size Muscle Into a Compact Radius
