Lauren Heartsill DowdleBusinessHull to head North American division of ManitowocDave Hull was named senior vice president of sales and marketing in North America for Manitowoc Cranes. Hull will be responsible for leading the development of strategic sales initiatives that support business initiatives and plans for supplying world-class lifting solutions to customers. He is replacing Ingo Schiller, who was named as the company’s senior vice […]September 27, 2010HomeBoss to be featured on ‘World’s Greatest’The Boss snowplow has been selected by How 2 Media to be featured on the television series “World’s Greatest.” World’s Greatest is a 30-minute show produced by How 2 Media that highlights the world’s greatest companies, products, places and people. Boss will be featured in an episode airing on the ION Network in mid-October that […]September 27, 2010Machine controlSITECH Technology Dealer opens in MexicoA SITECH technology dealer, SITECH de Occidente, has been established in Western Mexico. SITECH de Occidente now is a part of the worldwide SITECH distribution network, which offers consultative advice on construction technology solutions, customized training, data services, installation, service and technical support. SITECH de Occidente serves contractors in the west central area of Mexico, […]September 27, 2010TechnologyPac Machine now carries mobile generatorsDoosan Portable Power named Pac Machine of Sacramento, California, an authorized dealer of its line of mobile generators for the greater Sacramento area. Pac Machine will now offer 10 models of mobile generators ranging from 25 kilo volt amperes to 570 kilo volt amperes. Pac Machine handles sales, rental and service and provides pumps and […]September 27, 2010HomeVanair hosts second Poker RunVanair hosted its second annual Poker Run on Aug. 21, which benefited the Wounded Warrior Project. The event had more than double the participants of the first Poker Run. The Wounded Warrior Project’s mission is to honor and empower wounded service members, raise awareness of the service members’ needs, help men and women aid and […]September 27, 2010HomeConstruction jobs on the riseConstruction jobs were added in half the states in August, while the number of states with year-over-year job gains rose to 10 from just six in July, reported the Associated General Contractors. The number of states that increased construction employment during the past 12 months was the largest since October 2008. Illinois gained the most […]September 27, 2010EquipmentDeere engines receive Tier 4 certificationJohn Deere Power Systems’ PowerTech PVX 6.8-liter above 130 kilowatts and PowerTech PSX 6.8-liter engine have received EPA Interim Tier 4 and EU Stage III B certification. John Deere’s PowerTech PVX and PSX 9.0-liter engine models were the first engines to receive EPA and EU Interim Tier 4/Stage III B certification early this year. Interim […]September 23, 2010HomePrice Index for finished goods increasesThe Producer Price Index for Finished Goods increased 0.4 percent in August, seasonally adjusted, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. August was the second month in a row to see an advance, with July having a 0.2 percent advance. Intermediate goods moved up 0.3 percent and crude goods advanced 2.3 percent in August. […]September 21, 2010Construction EquipmentIronPlanet to host second crane auctionIronPlanet, an online marketplace for used construction and agricultural equipment, will host its second World Crane Auction on Sept. 29. The auction will sell more than 75 cranes from around the world. The crane auction will take place online at www.ironplanet.com and will feature a variety of crane types such as all terrains, crawlers, truck-mounted […]September 21, 2010Construction EquipmentCummins produces first Tier 4 interim enginesCummins finished production and supply of the first EPA Tier 4 Interim and EU Stage IIB certified engines and aftertreatment for early installation by off-highway equipment customers. The engines also received California Air Resources Board certification to enable 50-state compliance. The QSB6.7 engine is certified to a higher power output of 300 horsepower, while the […]September 21, 2010Previous PagePage 36 of 43Next PageTop StoriesConExpo/Con-Agg 2023ConExpo Survival Guide: Tips from Veteran Attendees (and our Editors)Don't wing it! Follow these tips to get the most out of your time at ConExpo-Con/Agg, North America's largest construction trade show.Utility Tractors/LoadersNew Holland Completely Redesigns T7 Tractors with More Power, ComfortPickups2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX Roars Back With 777-Horsepower Hemi V8Compact ExcavatorsGetting the Max Out of the Mini: Compact Excavator Buyer’s Guide 2026Featured SponsorWhat Does CNH Industrial’s Acquisition of Hemisphere GNSS Really Mean for Contractors?
