Staff Report (EQW)RoadbuildingWestern Star marks 10-year anniversary of Portland, Ore., manufacturing plantFort Mill, S.C.-based Western Star Truck Sales today recognized the 10th anniversary of its Portland, Ore., truck manufacturing plant. Currently employing more than 1,000 people working two full shifts, the plant produces the full line of Western Star products including the 4700, 4800, 4900 and 6900 truck models that meet the highest standard of comfort, […]May 8, 2012HomeFinished steel imports up 11 percent in AprilBased on the Commerce Department’s most recent Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA) data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported on May 2 that steel import permit applications for the month of April totaled 3,074,000 net tons (NT). This was a 5-percent decrease from the 3,248,000 permit tons recorded in March and a 6-percent increase from the March preliminary imports total of 2,899,000 NT.May 8, 2012BusinessGranite Q1 2012 results show 21-percent revenue increaseWatsonville, Calif.-based Granite Construction has reported a net loss of $12 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2012 compared with a net loss of $9 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2011. “Overall, I am pleased with our start to the year as mild weather […]May 8, 2012RoadbuildingGood news, bad news on construction employment frontThe construction industry lost 2,000 jobs in April, following similar declines of 3,000 in March and 1,000 in February, but still added 63,000 jobs over the past year as the industry unemployment rate shrank to 14.5 percent—the lowest April level in four years, according to an analysis of new federal employment data released today by […]May 7, 2012HomeAdvanced Drainage Systems opening new plant in South DakotaCorrugated plastic pipe manufacturer Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS) plans to open a new manufacturing facility in Watertown, S.D., the company said on May 7. The new plant will be fully operational by late summer 2012. “We’re seeing enormous demand in the upper Midwest for our entire product line, including single wall agricultural pipe, dual wall […]May 7, 2012RoadbuildingCintas Corporation Introduces New Carhartt Flame Resistant JeanCINCINNATI – Cintas Corporation, North America’s largest uniform supplier, has added the Carhartt Flame Resistant (FR) Jean to its exclusive line of Carhartt Rental Workwear. The new product was prompted by the overwhelming success of the Carhartt Rental Workwear line and the increased demand for flame resistant clothing. The Carhartt FR Jean is a Hazard […]April 25, 2012RoadbuildingJenny Products, Inc. Offers High-Pressure GT-Series CompressorsSOMERSET, Pa. — Jenny Products, Inc. offers the GT-Series, the company’s smallest line of electric-powered, two-stage air compressors. Featuring high-pressure output, the GT-Series is ruggedly built for professional use. The line consists of four models with 8-, 15-, 17- and 30-gallon tanks. All units produce 15.5 CFM at 100 PSI or 15.2 CFM at 175 […]April 25, 2012RoadbuildingUtah State University study: Snap-Tite’s Hydro-Bell improves flowUtah State University study: Snap-Tite’s Hydro-Bell improves flow,Utah State University study: Snap-Tite’s Hydro-Bell improves flow,Utah State University study: Snap-Tite’s Hydro-Bell improves flow,Utah State University study: Snap-Tite’s Hydro-Bell improves flow,Utah State University study: Snap-Tite’s Hydro-Bell improves flowApril 25, 2012RoadbuildingChicago Pneumatic expands handheld hydraulic line with ‘high back pressure’ breakersKnown for their pioneering design, high-impact technology and extreme durability, Chicago Pneumatic has updated its line of medium, heavy and super-heavy duty High Back Pressure (HBP) breakers. HBP models are designed to accept the higher return pressure that is found on skid steers. HBP breakers work perfectly from the auxiliary output of most skid steers […]April 25, 2012RoadbuildingSnow Foe MTP medium-duty trip-edge reversible plowLight and medium-duty snow plows have traditionally serviced driveways, parking lots and cul-de-sacs. The MTP is pushing beyond the traditional scope by allowing operators to hit the streets with their clearing efforts. For decades, Henderson has been a leader in the engineering and manufacture of heavy-duty snow plows. We’re now proud to bring this technology […]April 25, 2012Previous PagePage 24 of 31Next PageTop StoriesConstruction EquipmentAntique Caterpillars Rule! – Top 5 Vintage Equipment Stories of 2025A 1950s "Twin D8"; antique Holt, Best and Cat tractors; and a zany 1931 film of Caterpillar's "The Great Tractor Race" made our top-5 list.Compact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Develon DX35Z-7 Mini Excavator Excels at Digging in Tight SpacesExcavatorsKomatsu's New PC365-11 Hybrid Excavator Boosts Power, Cuts Fuel UseCompact equipmentCloser Look: Bobcat's UV34XL UTV with New Limited PackageCompact Wheel LoadersThe Right Fit for Your Jobsite? – Compact Wheel Loader Buyer's Guide 2025-26
