Equipment World Staff (EQW)HomeThe Department of Labor: 45,000 jobs added in the first 3 months of 2010Nonfarm payroll employment increased by 162,000 in March, and the unemployment rate held at 9.7 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on April 2. Temporary help services and health care continued to add jobs over the month. Employment in federal government also rose, reflecting the hiring of temporary workers for Census 2010. Employment […]April 8, 2010BusinessConstruction spending down to $846.2 billion, lowest in 7 yearsConstruction spending in the U.S. fell in February to the lowest level in more than seven years, according to an April 1 Bloomberg report. The report noted that the 1.3 percent decrease to $846.2 billion, the lowest since November 2002, followed a revised 1.4 percent drop in January that was more than twice as large as previously estimated, […]April 8, 2010SafetyEPA, DOT set federal standards on fuel economy, greenhouse gas emissions for cars, light trucksThe U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have jointly established new federal rules that set the first-ever national greenhouse gas emissions standards and will significantly increase the fuel economy of all new passenger cars and light trucks sold in the United States. The new standards were established on April […]April 8, 2010Business$706 million allocated to create jobs, improve CA’s transportation infrastructureThe California Transportation Commission (CTC) has allocated $706 million to 121 projects statewide. The funding includes $479 million for 28 projects from Proposition 1B, a $19.9 billion transportation bond championed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and approved by voters in 2006. The remaining $227 million in allocations came from assorted state and federal transportation accounts. “When […]April 8, 2010HomeCalifornia Transportation Commission allocates $357 million after state bond saleFreeway and rail projects throughout Orange County, California, received a financial boost Wednesday when the California Transportation Commission allocated more than $357 million to fund construction. The commission allocated the money as a result of state bond sales last month. The projects are part of the voter-approved Proposition 1B and Proposition 116 bond programs to […]April 8, 2010RoadbuildingKomatsu America Corp. Announces Tier 4 Diesel Engine TechnologyKomatsu America Corp. today announced the introduction of its new diesel engine that features the next generation of engine technology designed to meet US EPA non-road Tier 4 interim emission regulations. Based on Komatsu proprietary technologies developed over many years, the new diesel engine Reduces exhaust gas particulate matter (PM) by more than 90%* Reduces […]April 8, 2010RoadbuildingWells Fargo quarterly report shows cautious optimism for 2010Although the national economy experienced a slight lift at the end of 2009, contractors and distributors don’t expect the lift to continue, according to Wells Fargo Construction’s Construction Quarterly for the first quarter 2010. The report measured the current and projected state of the construction industry based on executive optimism surveys, fiscal quarter results from […]April 7, 2010Driver/operator coaching/trainingAEM offers OSHA-approved rough terrain forklifts safety decalA new safety decal for rough terrain forklifts — “Employer-Certified Operators ONLY” — has been developed by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and approved by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The decal signifies that the machine should be operated only by personnel who have received employer certification of training and evaluation […]April 7, 2010RoadbuildingKENCO TRIPLE TINE LIFTThe Kenco Triple Tine Mechanical Lift features three points of contact to safely lift irregular shaped objects. The unique design allows for a wide range of size capability. Kenco’s patented actuator allows for hands-free operation in the lifting, moving, and placing of irregular shaped objects such as rock. No hydraulics are necessary. The weight of […]April 7, 2010RoadbuildingTHE NEW KENCO BARRIER LIFTThe Kenco Barrier Lift can be used on any concrete median barriers, sound walls, curbing & piling. Also great for aligning barriers that have already been placed. Is ready for operation by simply using a lifting sling such as the Kenco RigMAX attached to any type or model of machine with lifting capabilities. Elastomer pads […]April 7, 2010Previous PagePage 347 of 591Next PageTop StoriesCompact Utility LoadersA Sherpa – on Tracks! 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