Lauren Heartsill DowdleHomeNew Holland reaches skid steer milestoneNew Holland Construction celebrates 40 years of manufacturing skid steer loaders. The company’s skid steer loader category began in 1972 with the introduction of the L35. Today, New Holland skid steer loaders are sold in 120 countries around the world through New Holland Construction and New Holland Agriculture dealer channels. A special 40th […]April 11, 2012BusinessLeica Geosystems’ conferences form HexagonLeica Geosystems’ High-Definition Surveying Worldwide User Conference and Airborne Sensor User Conference expanded to become Hexagon 2011 International Conference. This new format will offer attendees a variety of sessions, hands-on training, networking and new business opportunities under the Hexagon 2011 umbrella. In addition to the tracks in HDS and Geospatial Solutions, the conference will also […]February 27, 2012BusinessCat sells, supports Exodus Machines’ handlersCaterpillar entered into an agreement with Exodus Machines for the design and supply of material handlers to be sold and supported exclusively by Cat dealers. These Exodus machines will be available immediately in North America and will complement Caterpillar’s current line of wheel and track material handlers greater than 25 metric tons. The handlers will […]January 31, 2012Construction EquipmentKobelco displays wrapped excavator at World of ConcreteTo launch the Kobelco SK485 Mark 9 full-size, high-performance excavator, Kobelco Construction Machinery America is displaying a custom-wrapped version of the new model at the company’s exhibit at the 2012 World of Concrete show in Las Vegas. Painted black, the Tier 4 excavator features a striking patriotic theme that includes the American flag on the boom, an eagle […]January 24, 2012BusinessK&E Excavating names director of operationsK&E Excavating, a construction company working in Oregon, Washington and California, appointed Rick Anderson to their executive management team. Anderson will fill the newly created position of director of operations for K&E. Anderson earned a Master of Business Administration from George Fox University and has more than 17 years of experience in operations management. He is […]December 13, 2011Construction EquipmentElton Long enters Construction Equipment Hall of FameElton Long was inducted into the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ Construction Equipment Hall of Fame. Long designed and manufactured the first tractor loader/backhoe integrated from the factory and warranted by a single OEM. Long lived from 1921 until 2003. A judging board comprised of representatives and experts from major industry associations elected Long to the […]November 28, 2011Construction EquipmentVolvo Rents names VP of sales, marketingVolvo Rents, a provider of small- to medium-sized construction equipment, appointed Matt Tavianini as vice president of sales and marketing. Tavianini will implement formal programs, systems and processes to integrate the company’s sales and marketing functions.November 23, 2011Construction EquipmentJob Equipment Rentals, Sales becomes Takeuchi dealerJob Equipment Rentals and Sales became a member of the Takeuchi dealer network and will represent the full line of compact earthmoving equipment. Located in Jeffersonville, Indiana, Job Rentals and Sales is a full-service construction equipment rentals, sales and service-oriented company. For more information, visit takeuchi-us.com.November 22, 2011Construction EquipmentTakeuchi announces new dealerToyota Lift Northwest joined Takeuchi-U.S.’s team of dealerships, representing Takeuchi’s full line of compact earth-moving equipment. The dealership goes back to 1967 where it was founded in Portland, Oregon. A few years later, a branch opened in Kent, Washington, where they are presently located. Toyota Lift Northwest’s Kent operation is a 42,000-square-foot facility consisting of […]November 17, 2011TechnologyHusqvarna names construction products presidentHusqvarna named Steve Chamberlin as the president of Husqvarna Construction Products. He will be responsible for leading the sales/marketing, product management, customer service/technical support, finance and human resource teams in North America. He previously was the vice president of Husqvarna Construction Products North America. For more information, visit husqvarnacp.com.November 11, 2011Previous PagePage 7 of 43Next PageTop StoriesTechnologyIs this Horse-Like Robot the Future of Construction Site Transportation?The Kawasaki hydrogen-powered four-legged robot can navigate challenging terrain – even climb stairs.RoadbuildingWatch Remote-Control Cat Dozers, Excavator Tackle Big Sur Landslide (Video)Compact Excavators"Big on Power" – Case CE Rolls Out 4 New Mini Excavators in Diesel and ElectricAttachmentsAre You Ready for a Tiltrotator? Here’s What’s on the MarketFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
