Equipment World Staff (EQW)BusinessCat acquires Bucyrus for $8.6 billionCaterpillar has agreed to acquire Bucyrus International for $8.6 billion, including net debt. The acquisition is part of Cat’s “key strategic imperative to expand its leadership in the mining equipment industry.” Caterpillar says the acquisition will also help it “capitalize on the robust long-term outlook for commodities” that’s being driven by rapid growth in emerging […]November 16, 2010TechnologyAsphalt Pavement Alliance releases ‘High-Performance Intersections’A new technical publication from the Asphalt Pavement Alliance, High-Performance Intersections, provides useful guidelines to the pavement designers who deal with the challenges of intersections and other high-stress pavements. The publication is available as a free download from www.AsphaltRoads.org. “All engineers know that heavy, slow-moving traffic found at intersections, toll booths and other such locations […]November 15, 2010BusinessCemex wins social networking awardCemex been chosen for the 2010 Forrester Groundswell Awards as a winner in the “Management: Collaboration System” category. The category recognizes major social networking initiatives such as the company’s Shift platform. Shift is a new collaboration platform for Cemex employees worldwide, combining elements of popular social networks, wikis, and communications tools to encourage efficient and […]November 15, 2010BusinessSchwarze, Wells Fargo offer financing programSchwarze Industries has teamed up with Wells Fargo Equipment Finance Inc. (WFEFI) to offer a new financing program for Schwarze sweeping and road maintenance equipment. Financial product options with the new program include equipment loans, terminal rental adjustment clause (TRAC) leases, and municipal equipment financing. Terms range in length from 36 to 60 months, and […]November 15, 2010HomeMaryland DEP fines Laurel Sand and GravelOwners of Laurel Sand and Gravel and 1325 G Street Associates have agreed to pay a $170,000 fine issued against the companies in July by the Maryland Department of the Environment for sediment and water-pollution violations, The Laurel (Maryland) Leader reports. The newspaper reports that the penalty, which was finalized in court documents dated Oct. […]November 15, 2010HomeCat to delist from Chicago Stock Exchange- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) today announced plans to withdraw the listing of its common stock from the Chicago Stock Exchange, Inc. Caterpillar's common stock will continue to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Caterpillar has decided to withdraw its listing from the Chicago Stock Exchange, Inc. to streamline operations and eliminate duplicative administrative requirements and costs inherent with dual listings. The withdrawal is expected to be effective within the next month. Caterpillar does not believe that withdrawing its listing from the Chicago Stock Exchange, Inc. will have any impact on the liquidity of its stock. The Chicago Stock Exchange will continue to trade Caterpillar common stock on an unlisted trading privilege basis.November 15, 2010SafetyAASHTO elects new president, VPSusan Martinovich, P.E., director of the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT), was elected president of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and Kirk T. Steudle P.E., director of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) was elected as vice president. Martinovich, the 2010 AASHTO vice president and AASHTO’s first female president, has […]November 15, 2010HomeKevin Keith new Missouri DOT directorThe Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) has selected Kevin Keith as director of the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT). Keith has served as the department’s interim director since April and has been chief engineer of MoDOT for nine years. He has been with the department for more than 25 years. “Kevin Keith is a proven […]November 15, 2010HomeARTBA inducts Bob Burleson into Hall of FameBob Burleson, president of the Florida Transportation Builders’ Association (FTBA), is among the first three honorees to be inducted into the American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation’s (ARTBA-TDF) inaugural “Hall of Fame.” In celebration of its’ 25th anniversary, ARTBA-TDF formed the “Hall of Fame” to recognize individuals and families from the public […]November 15, 2010RoadbuildingCASE ADDS PALLET FORKS FOR SKID STEERS, COMPACT TRACK LOADERSRACINE, Wis. (Nov. 9, 2010) – Case Construction Equipment today introduced pallet forks specially designed for use with its skid steers and compact track loaders. The forks are particularly useful in a variety of construction, agriculture, landscaping and utility applications. The new pallet fork assemblies are available with either 48-inch or 42-inch tines. Case offers […]November 15, 2010Previous PagePage 293 of 590Next PageTop Stories4WD TractorsNew Holland T6.180: World's First 100% Methane-Powered Production TractorThe tractor delivers the same performance as diesel but with lower operating costs, carbon emissions, noise and vibration.Wheel LoadersCat Rolls Out 980 GC: A Simple, Heavy-Duty Medium Wheel LoaderCompact equipmentKawasaki Unveils its 2026 Mule Utility Vehicle LineupCompact Wheel LoadersNew Holland's Next-Gen W100D Compact Wheel Loader Gets New Cab, ControlsFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
