Lauren Heartsill DowdleHomePPI for finished goods rises in DecemberThe Producer Price Index for finished goods rose 1.1 percent in December, reports the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This advance followed increases of 0.8 percent in November and 0.4 in October. It also marks the sixth straight rise in finished goods prices. At the earlier stages of processing, prices received by manufacturers of intermediate […]January 19, 2011HomeTerex AWP manufactures Manitou productsTerex Aerial Work Platforms, following its agreement with Manitou, will manufacture 7.79-, 9.92- and 11.75-meter electrical slab scissors lifts for sale by Manitou respectively as the 78 SEC, 100 SEC and 120 SE. The agreement between Terex AWP, announced in April 2010, stated the following: Terex AWP would manufacture 7.95- and 9.75-meter self-propelled rough terrain […]January 19, 2011Construction EquipmentCat Auction facilitates Erreca’s dispersalCat Auction Services will hold an unreserved public auction featuring the complete dispersal of Erreca’s on Feb. 23. The auction, beginning at 9 a.m. at Erreca’s facility in Lakeside, California, marks the company’s first California-based auction since adding new California-based Cat Dealers partners Hawthorne Machinery, Quinn Company, Peterson Tractor and Holt of California in the […]January 19, 2011Construction EquipmentJCB adds Black JCB to dealer networkJCB’s North American dealer network expanded with the addition of Black JCB, a new division of Black Equipment Company. Black JCB will provide new and used equipment sales and rentals to the materials handling and construction industries, along with 24-hour parts and service. In addition to the company’s headquarters in Evansville, Indiana, Black JCB also […]January 19, 2011EquipmentU.S. House approves Diesel Emissions Reduction ActThe Diesel Emissions Reduction Act needs President Barack Obama’s signature for the bipartisan legislation to be reauthorized for five more years, as the U.S. House of Representatives already approved the legislation. The U.S. Senate unanimously approved DERA on Dec. 16. President Obama is expected to sign the reauthorization into law. DERA (H.R. 5809) is a five-year […]January 10, 2011Construction EquipmentJLG forms alliance with Bridgestone Americas Tire OperationsJLG, an Oshkosh company, made an agreement with Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations Off Road Tire division for the exclusive supply of the Firestone DuraForce MH tires on JLG, Lull and SkyTrak branded telehandlers. The low-profile tire design minimizes the opportunity for sidewall damage, while the self-cleaning tread coupled with low ground bearing pressure optimizes performance […]January 10, 2011BusinessTerex makes senior executive changesTerex announced several senior executive changes today. Thomas Riordan, president and chief operating officer, will resign from Terex effective Jan. 31. The company said they do not intend to fill Riordan’s position in the near term, and Ronald DeFeo, chairman and chief executive officer upon Riordan’s departure, will assume his current responsibilities. Kevin Bradley was […]January 10, 2011RoadbuildingTerex makes senior executive changesTerex announced several senior executive changes today. Thomas Riordan, president and chief operating officer, will resign from Terex effective Jan. 31. The company said they do not intend to fill Riordan’s position in the near term, and Ronald DeFeo, chairman and chief executive officer upon Riordan’s departure, will assume his current responsibilities. Kevin Bradley was […]January 10, 2011Construction EquipmentPucket Machinery names new presidentPuckett Machinery named Hastings Puckett the president of its company, the Caterpillar heavy equipment, rental services and engine dealer for central and southern Mississippi. Hastings succeeds Richard Puckett, who served as company president and CEO since 1987. In his new role, Hastings will lead Puckett Machinery’s executive management team in executing the company’s corporate strategy. […]January 9, 2011BusinessPaladin Construction names new territory managerPaladin Construction Group appointed Peter LaFosse to the position of territory manager, covering the northeast United States. LaFosse will play a role with the company’s efforts to provide support for dealers, including educating them on the Back 2 Work program. The program is designed to help contractors locate the right dealer and attachments for their […]January 9, 2011Previous PagePage 21 of 43Next PageTop StoriesHeavy equipmentCloser Look: The Huddig 1370 Cable, An All-in-One Loader, Excavator and LiftThe do-anything machine has 160 horsepower, up to 72-foot platform reach and full attachment versatility. Take a tour here.Compact Wheel LoadersSherpa Releases its Most Powerful Articulated Loader Yet, the F50ExcavatorsBig Year for Excavators with Lots of New Models – Buyer’s Guide 2025Compact equipmentCan-Am Redesigns 2026 Defender UTV: More Power, Smarter Tech, Added ComfortPickups2026 GMC Sierra 1500 Revealed: Choice of 8 Trims, 4 Engines
