Katie WoodTechnologyWacker Neuson to offer prep course for ACI certificationThe Wacker Neuson Technical Academy will offer a second prep course for the ACI Specialty Commercial/Industrial Concrete Floor Finishers certification. Any concrete contractor wanting to expand their techniques and give themselves an extra edge prior to taking the ACI certification test is welcome to attend. The class will be held September 12-13, 2011 at Wacker Neuson’s […]June 15, 2011BusinessCBE honor for JCB’s deputy chairman John PattersonJohn Patterson, deputy chairman of JCB, has been appointed as a Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the Queen’s birthday honors list. The honor has been awarded to Patterson in recognition of his services to British business development worldwide. Patterson joined JCB in 1971 as a field service engineer […]June 14, 2011Construction EquipmentSouth central regional sales manager hired by Northshore ManufacturingNorthshore Manufacturing, makers of Builtrite branded material handlers, truck mounted material handlers and attachments for the scrap, waste, mining, railroad and general construction markets, announces the hiring of Brian Anders as their south central regional sales manager. Brian worked for two attachment manufacturers and a major, heavy construction equipment distributor in the Houston area. Brian will […]June 14, 2011Construction EquipmentHeil Trailer International hires Jay Morfitt as director of sales, marketingJay Morfitt joined Heil Trailer International as the director of sales and marketing effective May 31, 2011. Morfitt brings 23 years of experience in several areas of expertise including sales, marketing, brand management, supply chain, operations, logistics and strategic planning. Morfitt will be responsible for leading the sales and marketing efforts in the US and […]June 9, 2011TechnologyPressurePro and DPL America announce TPMS/Telemetry integrated solutionAdvantage PressurePro, worldwide leaders in Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems and TPMS technologies, and DPL America, a leading supplier of advanced wireless and telemetry products, have announced to the market their integrated solutions. The partnership, which brings real time tire pressure and temperature readings to DPL America’s Titan Equipment Monitoring System, ads even more capacity to […]June 7, 2011BusinessDan Rosen tapped as vice president of sales and marketing for Fontaine TrailerFontaine Trailer hired Dan Rosen as vice president of sales and marketing for the heavy-haul business based in Springville, AL. Rosen is tasked to grow the business adhering to 80/20 business principles with a focus on enhancing the value that Fontaine delivers to customers. Previously Rosen served as vice president of technology marketing for Marmon Highway […]June 6, 2011HomeVermeer forms alliance with Pioneer OneVermeer Corporation has signed an alliance agreement with Pioneer One based in Mooresville, Ind., a leading manufacturer of horizontal directional drilling air hammers. The exclusive agreement offers contractors access to the Pioneer One line of rock tooling solutions through the global Vermeer dealer network. “This agreement provides our customers with access to a proven rock boring […]June 2, 2011HomePeterson’s Eastern Parts Distribution center now openPeterson opened their Eastern Parts Distribution Center (EDC) in Columbia, SC. From the centrally located EDC, Peterson will be able to ship rush and emergency spare parts to customers throughout Eastern and Central North America in two days or less using lower cost ground freight services. With a large population of Peterson grinders, chippers, and blower trucks […]June 2, 2011BusinessCentral Power Systems & Services signs on as dealer of Doosan Portable PowerDoosan Portable Power has appointed Central Power Systems & Services of Liberty, Mo., as an authorized dealer of its line of mobile generators, portable air compressors and light towers for western Missouri and the state of Kansas.  “We’re still in growth mode,” says Bryan Redburn, executive vice president of Central Power Systems & Services and […]June 1, 2011RoadbuildingI Make America launches “Picture a Better America” photo contestNational participants to show Congress the urgent need to invest in America’s crumbling infrastructure The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and the I Make America campaign launched the Picture a Better America photo contest to demonstrate the urgent need to invest in America’s crumbling infrastructure. The contest will showcase the hard-working men and women who […]May 31, 2011Previous PagePage 8 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? 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