Equipment World Staff (EQW)BusinessARTBA tells EPA not to give California waiver on off-road diesel retrofitting proposalThe American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) told the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in April 14 testimony that it should not give the state of California a federal waiver that would allow a proposal to require the mandatory retrofitting of off-road diesel construction equipment to move forward. ARTBA Assistant General Counsel Nick Goldstein testified during […]April 15, 2010HomeARTBA to Congress: Public-private partnerships, raise user fees will help address U.S. transportation problemsThe massive gap between current federal investment levels and what the U.S. Department of Transportation says is needed to maintain and improve America’s highway and transit systems cannot be closed without boosting current user fees and significantly expanding the use of innovative financing methods, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) told the House […]April 15, 2010BusinessMetso sells Flexowell conveyor belt operations, assetsMetso has sold its Flexowell conveyor belt operations and related assets in Moers, Germany, to ContiTech Transportbandsysteme GmbH. Flexowell operations consist of conveyor belts and systems for bulk material handling, and it is part of Metso’s Mining and Construction Technology segment. Conveyor belts and bulk material handling systems will continue to be an essential part […]April 13, 2010RoadbuildingJenny Products, Inc. Offers Gas-Powered, Wheeled-Portable Compressor with High-Volume PumpSOMERSET, Penn. — Jenny Products, Inc. introduces its J11HGA-30P single-stage, gas-powered compressor. The wheeled-portable unit meets high volume requirements while upholding a durable, compact design. The J11HGA-30P includes a 30-gallon air tank and features a belt driven “J” pump, which is a single-stage, four-cylinder pump with a high compression ratio for producing maximum air flow. […]April 13, 2010RoadbuildingClearSky® Fleet Management Tool Now Available for Aftermarket InstallationMcConnellsburg, Pa. — April 12, 2010 — JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company [NYSE:OSK] and a leading manufacturer of aerial work platforms and telescopic material handlers, announced today the availability of aftermarket installation kits for its ClearSky® fleet management tool. With ClearSky, rental companies are able to recognize a problem upon the point of […]April 13, 2010MaintenanceCemen Tech announces North American tour, demosCemen Tech Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of volumetric mixers, announces its 2010 North American tour. The tour will be conducted throughout the spring and summer months of 2010 as live demonstrations will be conducted using a Cemen Tech MCD10-150, which will be producing fresh high-quality concrete at various locations throughout North America. Everyone is […]April 12, 2010MaintenanceALL Erection & Crane Rental Corp. revamps Website; easier to use, more navigableALL Erection & Crane Rental Corp. and the ALL Family of Companies have revamped its Website. The newly designed site, www.allcrane.com, has new, more user-friendly features, such as easier-to-use equipment and parts search functions and new Quick Links to make navigation simpler, according to the company. An added feature allows users to search the site […]April 12, 2010BusinessConcrete Industry Management program seeks 2010 undergrad summer internsThe Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program – a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management – has announced that they are actively seeking 2010 summer internships for undergraduates in the CIM program. “The CIM students are able to gain valuable hands-on experience and exposure, while […]April 12, 2010SafetyOrange County Transportation Authority names new deputy CEOThe Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) has named Darrell Johnson, a transportation industry veteran and longtime supporter of public transit, as the agency’s new deputy CEO. Darrell Johnson, new Orange Country Transportation Authority, deputy CEO Johnson, who most recently held the position of executive director of rail programs, took his post as deputy CEO March […]April 12, 2010Construction EquipmentThompson Pump & Manufacturing celebrates 40 yearsThompson Pump & Manufacturing Co., Inc., a full-service manufacturer and provider of pumps, pumping equipment and engineering expertise, is celebrating its 40th year providing innovative pumps and pumping solutions. During the last 40 years Thompson Pump has grown to be a global leader in the portable pump industry and is responsible for pioneering pumps and […]April 9, 2010Previous PagePage 345 of 590Next PageTop StoriesPickups2026 Chevy Silverado EV Work Truck Smashes World Record for Mileage RangeThe truck traveled over 1,000 miles on a charge – more than twice its estimated EPA range – showcasing the advancements in EV technology.Backhoe LoadersA Closer Look: Deere's New Backhoes Deliver Improved Comfort, Visibility, ControlVintage EquipmentThe 1950s Cat “Twin D8” – 2 Joined Dozers, 1 Big Blade, Double the PowerCompact equipmentNew Polaris Ranger 500: Work-Ready UTV Priced at $10K, Can Tow 1,500 Lbs.Construction EquipmentExtreme Machine: Prinoth’s Massive Panther XL Crawlers Traverse Antarctica
