Equipment World Staff (EQW)RoadbuildingCTI® MP Forks for Multipurpose BucketsCTI has a revolutionary NEW way to mount forks on backhoes equipped with 4-in-1″ or multipurpose buckets. MP Forks offer an easy solution to mounting forks on these buckets without handling, welding, or lifting.  MP60″s have 6000 lb. lift capacity and 48″ tines. MP80″s have 8000 lb. lift capacity and 60″ tines. Both will fit […]November 4, 2012Construction EquipmentWelding eNewsletter Provides Exclusive Offers, Extensive AdvicePower Click, the eNewsletter from welding leader Miller Electric Mfg. Co., will announce its second annual Welding Project Challenge on May 2, 2007. Miller will reveal complete contest details, entry instructions, prizes and winners exclusively to Power Click subscribers. Only the name of the contest”The Weekend Welder Project Challenge”and the entry dates (May 2 23) […]November 4, 2012Construction EquipmentMiller Electric Mfg. Co. Celebrates New Facility with Open HouseMiller Electric Mfg. Co. recently hosted an open house to celebrate the opening of its new Light Industrial facility at Mayflower Drive and Highway 96 in Greenville. An estimated 600 people attended the event, where they had the opportunity to have their pictures taken alongside the famous Miller Chopper, tour the new facility and learn […]November 4, 2012TechnologyITW Acquires Tregaskiss Welding ProductsIllinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) announced that as of May 18, 2007, it has acquired Tregaskiss Welding Products of Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Tregaskiss is a leading manufacturer of robotic and semi-automatic MIG welding torches and peripherals. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Tregaskiss, a privately held company, employs 179 people and offers its […]November 3, 2012GearThe Case 580 Super M Series 2 is an ideal workhorse.The Case 580 Super M Series 2 is an ideal workhorse for roads and bridges and utility applications.  This machine offers outstanding productivity and versatility with its large loader and backhoe buckets.  The Case 580 Super M Series 2 has a proven history of high resale value and low lifetime costs – this machine will put your productivity into […]November 3, 2012GearThe turbo-charged version of the Case 580 M Series 2The turbo-charged version of the Case 580M Series 2 gives you the extra power you need. This machine offers extra horsepower for high-altitude applications, plus increased loader performance and transport speed. This is the backhoe of choice if you are looking for reliability and maximum uptime.   580M Turbo Series 2 Net Engine Power 60 kW 80 […]November 3, 2012Construction EquipmentLeading Edge Attachments’ Hi-Cap Multi-Ripper BucketRip and dig rock with Leading Edge Attachments’ Hi-Cap Multi-Ripper Bucket. The 120 Metric Ton size class (220-300,000 pound class) is available for larger machines (i.e. Hitachi EX1200, Komatsu PC1250), and the wider versions have five shanks.The SHARC staggered shanks allows the Hi-Cap Multi-Ripper Bucket to slice through any rip-able rock. Its power comes from the curl […]November 2, 2012RoadbuildingCHAMPION MOTOR GRADERS RETURNSan Antonio, TX South Texas™ leading distributor of specialized asphalt and paving equipment will again be the region™s exclusive representative for the popular Champion line of Compact Motor Graders.  Bryan Abernathy, Vice President Sales & Marketing at Champion Motor Graders, recently announced the agreement with Cooper Equipment Company of San Antonio. Champion and Cooper […]November 2, 2012BusinessCaltrans awards Hill International highway and bridge projects contractsThe California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 7 has awarded Hill International with two contracts and two subcontracts to provide construction inspection support services on various highway and bridge projects throughout the district, which includes Los Angeles and Ventura counties. The three-year contracts have an estimated value to Hill of nearly $14.0 million. “We are very […]November 2, 2012Success StoriesRelationships key with Stief Counts, The Counts CompanyStief Counts Chattanooga, TN  The Counts Company Year started: 1991 Number of employees: 4 Annual volume: $3 to $5 million Markets served: Renovations, new builds, metal buildings  Stief Counts knows the value of quality work. The son of a master cabinet maker, Counts grew up in his father’s workshop in Winchester, Tennessee. 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