Lauren Heartsill DowdleTechnologySuperior opens welding training centerSuperior Industries established its in-house, state-of-the-art welding training center, which trains both current and new employees in the latest welding technologies. The on-campus facility houses a classroom, library and lab with eight welding and two grinding booths. Employees can raise skill levels with a comprehensive focus on welding techniques such as shielded metal arc, gas […]September 21, 2010Construction EquipmentRitchie Bros. to host multi-million dollar auctionRitchie Bros. Auctioneers will conduct a multi-million dollar unreserved public auction at its permanent auction site in Sacramento, California, on Sept. 28. The auction, which begins at 8 a.m., will feature 1,600 equipment items and trucks from more than 245 consignors. Most equipment will be sold in the live auction; registered bidders can bid in […]September 21, 2010MaintenanceVolvo machines now come with CareTrackVolvo Construction Equipment machines – wheel loaders over 10 tonnes, articulated haulers, excavators over 12 tons and motor graders – in the U.S. and Canada will come standard-equipped with CareTrack, Volvo’s telematics system. CareTrack facilitates mapping and tracking, monitors machine utilization and fuel consumption and manages maintenance costs. The system communicates using a GSM/GPRS mobile […]September 21, 2010TechnologyGreen Truck launches Web siteThe Green Truck Association announced the launch of its Web site, www.greentruckassociation.com, which functions as the central clearinghouse for the development and deployment of green trucks. The GTA Web site provides updated information about green products and technologies relating to the commercial truck industry. The list of the newly appointed board of directors is also […]September 21, 2010EquipmentCat gets non-road Tier 4 certificationCaterpillar’s C13 ACERT and C15 ACERT engines received the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Tier 4 emissions certification. The engines are the latest to receive certification in the 130- to 560-kilowatt power category. These engines, in addition to the previously announced certified C9.3 ACERT engine families, will power a number of Cat products such as […]September 21, 2010Construction EquipmentNorfolk distributes new lineNorfolk Power Equipment now distributes the full line of Terex compact construction equipment to customers in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. The Terex line includes compact track loaders, compact excavators, compact wheel loaders, site dumpers, tractor loader backhoes, light towers, telehandlers, compaction rollers and a tracked utility vehicle. For more information, visit www.norfolkpower.com.September 21, 2010HomeSnorkel names new presidentAerial work platform manufacturer Snorkel has appointed a new leader for its North American operations. David Smith was promoted from vice president of operations to president of Snorkel North America. Smith joined the Kansas-based company in 2004 and has held a number of senior management positions within the company. Smith’s appointment followed the recent recruitment of […]September 21, 2010BusinessAEM to offer seven webinarsThe Association of Equipment Manufacturers will run a new series of seven educational webinars covering the economy, regulatory changes, health-care reform, safety and exhibition marketing. The webinars will be one hour to one-and-a-half-hours each and provide equipment industry-focused education. AEM’s webinars will also allow businesses and its employees the opportunity to interact with peers. The […]September 20, 2010Construction EquipmentWacker Neuson’s Layton retiresAfter marketing to the construction and concrete industries for 28 years, Jim Layton will retire from Wacker Neuson at the end of 2010. As marketing communications manager, Layton expanded the department from a one-man operation supporting a dozen products to leading a team of professionals with a multi-million dollar budget supporting nearly 400 products. He […]September 20, 2010SafetyAEM updates safety manualThe Association of Equipment Manufacturers produced an updated safety manual for carrier mounted hydraulic breakers. The manual reflects current industry practice in machine design and construction, as well as up-to-date industry best safety practices. The updated Carrier Mounted Hydraulic Breaker Safety Manual (Form CMHB-1004) replaces the AEM Hydraulic Mounted Breaker Safety Manual (Form MB-140). AEM […]September 20, 2010Previous PagePage 37 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
