Equipment World Staff (EQW)RoadbuildingApplications & InnovationsOGFCs cut spray and can be very, very quiet.September 6, 2012RoadbuildingApplications & InnovationsOGFCs cut spray and can be very, very quiet.September 6, 2012RoadbuildingApplications & InnovationsOGFCs cut spray and can be very, very quiet.September 6, 2012BusinessFontaine Heavy-Haul hires director of salesFontaine Heavy-Haul has hired Jeff Conner as director of sales. He will report directly to Dan Rosen, vice-president of sales and marketing. In this role, Conner will help grow the business, focusing on the Fontaine Heavy-Haul dealer network. Previously, Conner served in sales and sales management positions for trailer and related companies in the south […]September 4, 2012HomeMinimizer selects special projects managerMinimizer has promoted Trevor Kruckeberg to special projects manager. In this role, Kruckeberg will supervise the design and construction of Minimizer’s new over-the-road training and promotion rig as well as manage the schedule and drive the truck to distributors and shows in North America. Kruckerberg has spent two years with Minimizer. He completed diesel truck […]September 4, 2012HomeAstec’s president steps down but remains as CEOAstec Industries Inc.’s President Dr. J. Don Brock has stepped down as president of the company, but he will remain as chief executive officer. Along with Brock’s resignation are the promotions of W. Norman Smith as president and chief operating officer; Benjamin G. Brock as group vice president – asphalt; and Richard J. Dorris, group […]August 31, 2012Construction EquipmentNatural Gas for High Horsepower (HHP) Summit set for Sept. 26-28A Natural Gas for High Horsepower (HHP) Summit is being held Sept. 26-28 in Houston to focus on the applications where liquefied natural gas (LNG) can replace diesel in off-road high horsepower applications used in the construction, mining, E&P drilling, rail and marine industries. Conference sessions will highlight case studies from around the world where […]August 30, 2012RoadbuildingBobcat launches multi-platform social media effortsBobcat launched its social media efforts yesterday on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn and Flickr. Bobcat has had an established YouTube video channel for several years. This multi-channel approach allows Bobcat to inform and interact with customers in more ways. Bobcat’s Facebook page allows customers to share their Bobcat experiences; Twitter provides real-time, quick updates and […]August 30, 2012RoadbuildingSummit releases DOT Drug Testing seriesSummit Training Source has released two new interactive, multimedia online courses, DOT Drug Testing: Supervisor Training and DOT Drug Testing: Employee Awareness. These courses are intended to help companies understand the importance of drug and alcohol free employees, as well as the rights and requirements for testing for both employees and supervisors. They are available […]August 30, 2012RoadbuildingMHC Kenworth expands in GeorgiaMHC Kenworth has opened a new parts and service facility in Augusta, Georgia. The new facility, managed by Randy Dowell, is located at 4318 Belair Frontage Road on two acres near I-20 Exit 194. The dealership is the company’s sixth in Georgia and joins a network of more than 325 locations in the United States […]August 30, 2012Previous PagePage 72 of 590Next PageTop StoriesPickups2026 Nissan Frontier Revealed: 4 Trims, 2 Cabs, 2 Beds, Lots for Off-RoadThe new midsize pickup, set to hit dealers starting at $32,150, offers a load of off-road features, including a new Roush Performance package.Wheel LoadersA Closer Look: Komatsu's New WA485-11 Wheel LoaderCompact ExcavatorsNew Holland Unveils Its First In-House Designed and Built Mini ExcavatorsCompact Track LoadersJCB Unleashes Its Most Powerful Teleskid & Compact Track Loader: The 4TS and 400TFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
