Lauren Heartsill DowdleConstruction EquipmentWhayne Supply delivers 5,000th rebuilt CatIn the 25th year of the Cat Certified Rebuild Program, Whayne Supply delivered the 5,000th machine to be rebuilt under the guidelines that provide customers with like-new machines. The Cat 980G wheel loader was built to new machine specifications in Whayne’s Louisville, Kentucky, shop, where the ceremony was held on Dec. 16. Last year, Cat […]December 20, 2010RoadbuildingProducer Price Index is on the rise in NovemberThe Producer Price Index for finished goods rose 0.8 percent in November, reports the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This increase followed a 0.4 percent advance in October and September. Manufacturers’ prices of intermediate goods climbed 1.1 percent, and the crude goods index moved up 0.6 percent. Finished goods’ prices rose 3.5 percent for the […]December 15, 2010HomeConstruction unemployment rises to 18.8 percentThe construction unemployment rate jumped to 18.8 percent in November as the sector lost another 5,000 jobs since October, reports the Associated General Contractors of America. The data indicates the construction sector suffered more than any other industry during the economic downturn. The construction industry lost 2.1 million jobs since employment in the sector peaked […]December 15, 2010HomeAISC offers monthly podcasts with industry expertsThe American Institute of Steel Construction kicks off its “Steel Profiles,” a new monthly podcast series featuring interviews with prominent structural steel industry experts about topics relevant to the steel design and construction communities. During the first podcast, James Fisher – chairman of the AISC specification committee from 2003-2009 and leader in publishing the 2005 […]December 15, 2010HomeCat reveals new websiteCaterpillar launched a new corporate website, caterpillar.com, designed to elevate the company’s image online as an enterprise that exhibits global leadership and innovative thinking. Caterpillar.com contains enhanced editorial content and content focused on strategy, sustainability, innovation, community involvement and social responsibility. Cat.com remains the home for content related to Cat machines, engines, industry applications, dealers […]December 15, 2010HomeProducer Price Index is on the rise in NovemberThe Producer Price Index for finished goods rose 0.8 percent in November, reports the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This increase followed a 0.4 percent advance in October and September. Manufacturers’ prices of intermediate goods climbed 1.1 percent, and the crude goods index moved up 0.6 percent. Finished goods’ prices rose 3.5 percent for the […]December 15, 2010Construction EquipmentVolvo Rents raises money for troops, their familiesVolvo Rents partnered with Independent Electrical Contractors to support Folds of Honor, a scholarship fund providing post-secondary educational scholarships for injured and deceased military veterans and their families. Through the Color for a Cause initiative, participating Volvo Rents stores painted a piece of equipment the colors of the American flag. These stores will donate a […]December 15, 2010HomeTognum opens U.S. facilityTognum opened a U.S. production facility in Aiken, South Carolina. The assembly lines are Tognum’s first step to develop the Aiken plant into a broad production base in the United States. Beginning in 2011, a manufacturing department for components is scheduled to go into operation. The Aiken plant is part of the company’s international production network, which […]December 8, 2010Construction EquipmentWhayne Supply promotes employeesWhen Whayne Supply’s vice president for Western operations – Steve Baylor – retired, he caused a chain reaction of promotions in the company. Richard Scott, who has 20 years of management experience with Whayne, was promoted to vice president. Ted Vitalis, who has 15 years of experience with the company, took Scott’s previous position as […]December 8, 2010Construction EquipmentEast Manufacturing gains new representativeTodd Galgoci joined East Manufacturing as Great Lakes regional representative. Galgoci will be responsible for customer sales and support activities in Michigan, Wisconsin and northern Indiana. Before joining East, Galgoci was the regional sales manager for Talbert Manufacturing and sales manager for Mid-Michigan Equipment in Saginaw, Michigan. 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