Lauren Heartsill DowdleHomePPI continues to increase in OctoberAfter a 0.4-percent rise in August and September, the Producer Price Index for Finished Goods increased 0.4 percent in October, reports the U.S. Bureau of labor Statistics. Prices received by intermediate goods’ manufacturers moved up 1.2 percent in October, and the crude goods index increased 4.3 percent. Prices for finished goods, advancing 4.3 percent for […]November 22, 2010Construction EquipmentAllen Engineering acquires new lineAllen Engineering entered into an agreement to acquire the Miller Power Buggy Line from the Miller Spreader Company, located in Youngstown, Ohio. Other Miller products, including its line of curb extruders and aluminum hand tools, will continue to be manufactured in Youngstown. This acquisition is expected to be finalized before the end of 2010. After […]November 22, 2010BusinessIronPlanet partners with Oldcastle MaterialsIronPlanet, an online marketplace for used construction equipment, partnered with Oldcastle Materials, making the online auction company one of its qualified agents for equipment disposal. Oldcastle Materials, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is one of the nation’s leading suppliers of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete and paving services. With its large and dispersed fleet of equipment, […]November 22, 2010EquipmentOff-road equipment industry publishes Tier 4 FAQ reportFive leading off-road equipment industry associations published a “frequently asked questions” report about Tier 4 technology. These standards apply to new diesel engines used in off-road equipment beginning in 2011. Groups such as the Associated Equipment Distributors, Association of Equipment Manufacturers, American Rental Association, Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association and North American Equipment Dealers Association collaborated […]November 16, 2010HomeRecession catches up with construction industryAssociated Builders and Contractors released its 2011 economic forecast for the U.S. commercial and industrial construction industry. The national recession, which began in 2007, is catching up with the construction industry. Nonresidential construction typically lags the overall performance of the U.S. economy by 12 to 24 months. The weakness of the overall U.S. economy, coupled […]November 16, 2010SafetyBlumenthal forms new companyThe Blumenthal family, owners of Radiator Specialty and Blumenthal Holdings, announced forming a new company – RSC Bio Solutions. RSC Bio Solutions manufactures and distributes non-hazardous, bio-based cleaning, degreasing and lubricating products for applications where both high performance and safety are essential. For more information, visit rscbrands.com.November 16, 2010WorkforceABC recognizes winnersAssociated Builders and Contractors congratulated ABC member companies, a chapter and a partner for receiving top honors in the Construction Users Roundtable’s Construction Industry Safety Excellence awards and the Workforce Development awards at CURT’s national conference on Nov. 9. ABC members won three CURT CISE awards. Here’s a list of contractors who were recognized for […]November 16, 2010Construction EquipmentWacker Neuson’s sees merger as a successThe three-year anniversary of the Wacker Neuson merger provides proof of success. Taking stock since the merger on Oct. 31, 2007, the Group reports positive progress, having reached key milestones defined during the merger, such as customer acceptance, launch of compact equipment in further markets and expansion of product portfolio for the agricultural sector. The […]November 10, 2010Construction EquipmentPalfinger appoints Southeastern sales managerPalfinger North America, a leader in truck-mounted material handling equipment, named Rick Bloom as the new Southeastern sales manager for Palfinger’s crane and forklift products. Bloom has experience with leading manufacturers in the truck and construction equipment industries such as Blount, IMT, Grove and Barko. For more information about Palfinger, visit its site.November 9, 2010RoadbuildingCat marks mining truck milestoneCaterpillar manufactured and shipped the 500th 797 large mining truck to a coal mining contractor in Austrailia. The 797F, with 400 tons payload capacity, that marks the milestone represents the third generation of the largest mechanical-drive truck ever built. The first 797 started operational testing in late 1998, and the population in the field grew […]November 4, 2010Previous PagePage 27 of 43Next PageTop StoriesExcavatorsKomatsu's New PC365-11 Hybrid Excavator Boosts Power, Cuts Fuel UseA fully electric swing system increases swing speeds for the 38-metric-ton model while converting wasted energy into a 70-horsepower boost.Compact equipmentCloser Look: Bobcat's UV34XL UTV with New Limited PackageCompact Wheel LoadersThe Right Fit for Your Jobsite? – Compact Wheel Loader Buyer's Guide 2025-26Pickups2026 Ford Maverick Revealed: Compact Pickup Gets Choice of 5 Trims, 2 EnginesCompact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Kubota’s New U17-5 Mini Excavator Gets Tough in Tight Spaces
