Katie WoodBusinessAMECO celebrates grand opening of new Fort McMurray facilityOn May 10, 2011 AMECO hosted a grand opening celebration at its new facility in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada. The new 13,500 square feet building features eight state-of-the-art service bays, office space, and a showroom. AMECO has provided equipment rental and service, tools and supplies for clients in the Fort McMurray area since 2006. This […]May 18, 2011WorkforceAMECO achieves 35 million safe work hoursAMECO announced that its global workforce of more than 2,000 employees has achieved 35 million safe work hours and 10 consecutive years with no lost-time injuries. “Our employees are truly dedicated to safety. They not only strive to comply with company standards, but they have a true concern, not only for their own safety but […]May 17, 2011HomeMack celebrated 50 years in Hagerstown, MDMack Trucks celebrated 50 years of powertrain assembly in Hagerstown, MD, on May 4, 2011. The 1.5 million square foot, Maryland facility opened in 1961. “For half a century, the heart of every Mack truck has originated in Hagerstown,” said Kevin Flaherty, Mack senior vice president, U.S. and Canada. “We’ve always been an integrated manufacturer, with […]May 17, 2011Construction EquipmentWoodco Machinery acquires certain assets from Volvo Construction Equipment & ServicesVolvo Construction Equipment dealer Woodco Machinery (Woodco) has acquired certain assets from the Volvo Construction Equipment & Services (VCES) Southborough, Massachusetts location. Woodco has now added Volvo compaction, paving and milling products to its existing portfolio, which includes wheel loaders, excavators, articulated haulers, motor graders, compact wheel loaders and excavators, skid steer and backhoe loaders. […]May 17, 2011TechnologyJP Carlton to add dealershipJP Carlton announced a new addition to its dealer network. Southeastern Equipment, Cambridge, Ohio, will now carry the entire Carlton stump cutter and wood chipper lines. Southeastern Equipment has branch locations throughout Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and Kentucky, and offers a highly trained staff of service technicians. Specializing in both new and used equipment Southeastern Equipment also […]May 17, 2011BusinessLBX Company promotes new leadershipSeveral key personnel have been promoted to new roles within LBX effective May 1. Eric Sauvage has been promoted to executive vice president. In this new role, Sauvage takes on additional responsibilities for product and business planning and engineering, as well as maintains his current duties as chief financial officer. Mike Davis has been promoted to […]May 13, 2011RoadbuildingPPI continues to riseThe Producer Price Index for finished goods rose 0.8 percent in April, seasonally adjusted. This advance followed increases of 0.7 percent in March and 1.6 percent in February. Prices for finished goods less foods and energy moved up 0.3 percent. To read the full report, click here.May 12, 2011RoadbuildingFord donates $50,000 to Feeding America to aid in disaster reliefFeeding America announced today that Ford Motor Company Fund, the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company, has donated $50,000 to support its disaster relief efforts in the southern states hit by recent tornadoes and floods. Feeding America aids disaster relief and recovery by distributing food and grocery products through a network of over 200 food […]May 12, 2011HomeFord donates $50,000 to Feeding America to aid in disaster reliefFeeding America announced today that Ford Motor Company Fund, the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company, has donated $50,000 to support its disaster relief efforts in the southern states hit by recent tornadoes and floods. Feeding America aids disaster relief and recovery by distributing food and grocery products through a network of over 200 food […]May 12, 2011HomePPI continues to riseThe Producer Price Index for finished goods rose 0.8 percent in April, seasonally adjusted. This advance followed increases of 0.7 percent in March and 1.6 percent in February. Prices for finished goods less foods and energy moved up 0.3 percent. To read the full report, click here.May 12, 2011Previous PagePage 11 of 13Next 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
