Katie WoodConstruction EquipmentForeman Equipment now distributes Terex Roadbuilding equipmentForeman Equipment is now the authorized Terex Roadbuilding equipment distributor for British Columbia and Yukon. They offer local sales, parts and service support for Terex asphalt and concrete paving equipment, reclaimer/stabilizers, milling machines, concrete plants and the Trashmaster landfill compactor line. Foreman offers its customers roughly 75 Terex products targeted to the road-building industry. The line […]August 18, 2011Construction EquipmentNCCCO elects directors, officers for 2011/2012The Board of Directors of the National Commission for Directors of the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) has announced the industry leaders who will serve the NCCCO Board during 2011-2012. Elected to the office of president for a one-year term is J. Chris Ryan, Boh Bros. Construction, New Orleans, La. Ryan, […]August 16, 2011EquipmentNewWorld Capital Group acquires Cleaire Advanced Emission ControlsNewWorld Capital Group has acquired Cleaire Advanced Emission Controls, a leading provider of particulate matter and nitrogen oxides abatement products for on-road and off-road heavy-duty diesel-powered vehicles. Cleaire’s products are verified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) at Level 3, a Best Available Control Technology abatement standard. The Company’s products reduce particulate matter emissions from […]August 16, 2011EquipmentMultiquip’s WhisperWatt generators meet 2011 environmental standardsMultiquip’s line of WhisperWatt 150 to 400 generators will have advanced Tier 4i engines with selected model availabilities beginning in September 2011. The portable power generators are fueled by advanced diesel engines that easily meet the more stringent 2011 Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier 4i standards while providing profitable performance and reliability. The EPA […]August 16, 2011EquipmentDoosan launches new website for North American marketDoosan Infracore Construction Equipment America has launched a new website designed to provide in-depth product information specifically for the North American market. The new website, ww.doosanequipment.com covers the five lines of Doosan construction equipment products currently sold in the U.S. and Canada, including crawler excavators, wheel excavators, wheel loaders, articulated dump trucks and attachments for […]August 12, 2011BusinessIndustry mourns the loss of Subaru Engine President Jay PeckSubaru Industrial Power Products and the entire equipment industry suffered a great loss on Wednesday, Aug. 10 when Jay Peck, longtime company president and respected industry veteran, passed away at age 59 after a brief and quiet battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at St. Francis de Sales church in his hometown of […]August 12, 2011SafetyVolvo Rents opens East Region Office, announces management teamVolvo Rents opened an East Region Office in New Jersey and announced the appointment of a new management team. Russ Parisi, an 18-year veteran of the rental industry who joined Volvo Rents in 2003, will serve as the Eastern Region’s vice president and oversee the eastern United States, as well as the eastern provinces of Canada. The new […]August 11, 2011BusinessMcKenzie promoted to director of dealer development for East ManufacturingBill McKenzie has been promoted to director of dealer development and flatbed product manager, announced David Tate, president of East Manufacturing Corporation. In addition to his current job function as flatbed product manager, McKenzie will be responsible for assisting East’s North American dealer network to improve their performance, and to qualify and sign new dealers. […]August 10, 2011Construction EquipmentBandit adds three locations to dealer networkThree authorized dealerships have joined the Bandit Industries dealer network, delivering the company’s hand-fed wood chippers and stump grinders to new locations in the West and Midwest. Diamond Rental, KC Bobcat and White Star Machinery combine to bring more than 170 years of service and experience. These new locations will further extend Bandit’s line of equipment while […]August 10, 2011RoadbuildingVolvo Rents “digging” its way into Merced, ModestoVolvo Rents announced the acquisition of Valley Rental Centers, a two location construction equipment rental company based in Merced and Modesto, California. Previously co-owned by Volvo Rents franchisees Helder Garcia and Brian Silveria., the centers are located at 101 S. Hwy 59 in Merced and 4600 Salida Blvd. in Salida. Anchored by an increase in […]August 2, 2011Previous PagePage 2 of 13Next PageTop StoriesThe DirtJCB’s Pothole Pro Excavator Makes Pothole Repairs in 8 MinutesWatch The Dirt to get a closer look at this pothole-repairing machine that cuts, crops and cleans.PickupsCybertruck Delivered! Tesla’s Long-Awaited Electric Pickup ArrivesCompact equipmentKanga Claims "World's Smallest Compact Skid Steer Loader" with Kid 220Safety & ComplianceOSHA Proposal Could Allow Union Reps on Inspections of Non-Union SitesFeatured SponsorHeavy Equipment Maintenance Checklist
