Equipment World Staff (EQW)BusinessLafarge sales increased 6% in Q3 2010Lafarge reported in its third-quarter results that company sales are up 6 percent to € 4,498 million, but its current operating income is down 2 percent to € 839 million. The net income group share also declined 8 percent to € 372 million, and the net earnings per share decline to € 1.30. (For a […]November 23, 2010RoadbuildingCASE 650L CRAWLER DOZER OFFERS HIGH PERFORMANCERACINE, Wis. – The Case Construction Equipment 650L crawler dozer delivers more performance, a lower overall operating height and weight, and superior maintenance features that boost productivity. The machine is ideal for residential job sites and confined commercial work areas. The 650L retains the superior features of the Case crawler dozer line, such as hydrostatic […]November 23, 2010BusinessEquipment Web Services (EWS), a division of DominiEquipment Web Services (EWS), a division of Dominion Enterprises, has partnered with Wacker Neuson “to increase and enhance the presence of Wacker Neuson dealers on the Web.” Exclusively for participating Wacker Neuson dealers, EWS is now providing “Website solution” designed to improve communication between dealers and prospective buyers. EWS also offers Wacker Neuson dealers increased […]November 22, 2010BusinessMissouri DOT creates Statewide Inclusion Advisory Council (SAIC)The Missouri Department of Transportation has created a new council to work closely with the agency to promote greater diversity and inclusion in the areas of employment, procurement and construction. The Statewide Inclusion Advisory Council (SAIC) will consist of members who can provide MoDOT with an extensive, statewide perspective and awareness of diversity and inclusion. These individuals will be selected from a wide range of disciplines, such as community-based organizations, contractors, women- and minority-owned business leaders, business associations, labor management, employment services and job finder services.November 22, 2010RoadbuildingDoosan DXB170H breaker designed for popular 18- to 28-metric-ton excavatorsWEST FARGO, N.D., November 2010 — The Doosan DXB170H hydraulic breaker features nitrogen gas-assisted operation for improved efficiency in demanding demolition and rock-breaking applications The 3,572-pound DXB170H delivers up to 600 blows per minute and is designed for use with excavators in the popular 18- to 28-metric-ton weight range. Rated in the 5,000 ft.-lb. impact […]November 22, 2010RoadbuildingNavman Introduces Integrated On- and Off-Road Fleet Tracking with Qtanium 300 GPS Tracking Device for Off-Road Construction VehiclesGLENVIEW, IL — Navman Wireless today released the Qtanium 300, a GPS tracking device for all makes and models of off-road construction equipment that is designed for use with the company’s OnlineAVL2 fleet tracking and management system. Uniquely engineered and built from the ground up to operate in extreme off-road conditions, the unit’s integration with […]November 22, 2010RoadbuildingNetworkfleet 4200 GPS Fleet Tracking Now Includes Complimentary Roadside AssistanceSAN DIEGO – November 3, 2010 – Networkfleet, a leader in wireless fleet management, announced today that it will provide complimentary emergency roadside assistance with the purchase of the 4200 GPS fleet tracking system. Previously provided only with the Networkfleet 3500 diagnostic monitoring system, roadside assistance is now standard on all Networkfleet products at no […]November 22, 2010RoadbuildingA NEW LINE OF CASE ANGLE BROOMS ANNOUNCED FOR WHEEL LOADERSRACINE, Wis. (November 19, 2010) – Case Construction Equipment today introduced a family of hydraulic angle broom attachments designed to increase the utility of Case wheel loaders. Ranging in width from 96 to 120 inches, the new angle brooms enable Case wheel loaders to sweep streets and parking lots, clean up jobsites and remove snow […]November 22, 2010RoadbuildingMONROE MTE Tru Ride AIR SUSPENSION NOW ONSPOT AUTOMATIC TIRE CHAIN READYOnspot Automatic Tire Chains, working in conjunction with Monroe Truck Equipment is pleased to announce that every Monroe MTE Tru Ride Air Suspension for Ford F Series 450/550  is now “Onspot ready”. This allows OEMS, dealers or end users to easily ADD the Onspot automatic tire chain system to their vehicles. Onspot Chains allow the […]November 22, 2010HomeCemex donates 6,000 acres of landCemex has donated 6,000 acres of land to Chingaza National Natural Park in central Colombia. The land was previously an aggregates quarry which for 50 years contributed to the economic and social development of its neighboring communities. The donation of the land to the country’s park service is the final step of the quarry’s restoration […]November 19, 2010Previous PagePage 291 of 590Next PageTop StoriesWheel LoadersCat Rolls Out 980 GC: A Simple, Heavy-Duty Medium Wheel LoaderThe lower-cost model offers low fuel consumption with on-demand fan, load-sensing hydraulics, intuitive controls and Performance Series buckets.Compact equipmentKawasaki Unveils its 2026 Mule Utility Vehicle LineupCompact Wheel LoadersNew Holland's Next-Gen W100D Compact Wheel Loader Gets New Cab, ControlsSafety31 Construction Workers Escape L.A. Tunnel CollapseFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
