Wayne GraysonWayne Grayson is the former Executive Video Producer for Randall-Reilly; in previous positions, he served as the Executive Editor and Online Editor for Equipment World.BusinessLoJack and TomTom partner to provide fleet telematicsLoJack announced today that it has formed a partnership with TomTom to offer fleet telematics in the first quarter of this year. LoJack will begin marketing and installing TomTom products and services including its WEBFLEET fleet management service. Users will be able to stay on top of fuel use, routing and real-time traffic data with […]January 24, 2013HomeConstruction workers write patriotic messages of hope on beams of One World Trade CenterThe Associated Press reported this morning on some of the very inspiring moments for the crews working on One World Trade Center. The crews have been invited to print messages and other graffiti on the skyscraper’s frame as it has gone up in memory of the 2,700 people killed in the terrorist attacks on 9/11. […]January 24, 2013EquipmentEPA brings millions in fines to makers of DPF Delete kits for pickupsA couple weeks back our sister publication Pro Pickup reported on the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to begin going after manufacturers and users of DPF Delete kits for pickups. The kits have become popular recently among those drivers who want more performance from their emissions-restricted engines. Now, Pro Pickup editor Bruce Smith is reporting that […]January 24, 2013BusinessHow construction companies can leverage social mediaA new article from Construction Executive provides a great crash course in social media use for those in construction. The article gives an introduction to each of the four major social media channels — Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube — and gives a bit of advice on how to use them. Because the expansion of […]January 24, 2013BusinessAtlas Copco acquires MEYCO EquipmentAtlas Copco recently announced that is buying Swedish company MEYCO Equipment from BASF Construction Chemicals Europe AG. Atlas Copco says MEYCO will be part of its Underground Rock Excavation division and will broaden the company’s offering of mobile equipment for applying sprayed concrete in underground operations. MEYCO has about 40 employees and makes carrier-mounted concrete spraying equipment, […]January 24, 2013BusinessNAHB: Multifamily housing will remain strong in 2013During a panel at the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas, experts from the National Association of Home Builders said multifamily housing will continue to lead the housing market’s recovery in 2013. The NAHB cites the multifamily market’s recovery, noting that it is at about 70 percent of the way back to a sustainable level. […]January 23, 2013Construction EquipmentBridge in Israel to be constructed out of shipping containersWork will soon begin on a bridge made of shipping containers. Designed by Israeli firm Yoav Messer Architects, the project has been named “ECOntainer bridge” and will be located in the Ariel Shannon nature conserve, Designboom reports. The pieces that make up the bridge will be assembled offsite, with a steel truss being attached to […]January 23, 2013Construction EquipmentRitchie Bros. launches EquipmentOne, the eBay of construction equipmentRitchie Bros. has launched EquipmentOne, an online equipment marketplace where buyers can negotiate and settle transactions. Think of it as an eBay for construction equipment. Sellers can set their asking price or a “Buy It Now” price, while buyers can make offers and view other offers made. Photos and videos of the equipment along with […]January 22, 2013Construction EquipmentDutch architect to build house with a 3D printerAt this point, 3D printers are typically used for minor engineering purposes. They can be useful for drafting out a prototype, for making replacement parts and for scale models. But Dutch architect Janjaap Ruijssenaars of Universe Architecture wants to take 3D printing to a whole new level. He wants to print a house. In what […]January 22, 2013HomeThompson Pump launches social media channelsWith hopes of improving stakeholder and customer communications as well as expanding general brand presence online, Thompson Pump announced Tuesday the launch of three social media channels. You can find the company on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube at the links below: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ThompsonPumpMfg Twitter: http://twitter.com/thompsonpump YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/thompsonpumpcompany The company says it plans to update each social […]January 22, 2013Previous PagePage 410 of 434Next PageTop StoriesCompact Track LoadersCTLs Dominate 40 Years After Tracks Added to a Skid Steer – Buyer’s Guide 2025Here’s the latest from ASV, Case, Caterpillar, Bobcat, Develon, Hyundai, John Deere, JCB, Kioti, Kubota, Manitou, New Holland, Sany, Takeuchi, Wacker Neuson and Yanmar.Compact equipmentA Closer Look: Toro Debuts its First Tracked, Electric Dingo & Ultra BuggiesGraders/ScrapersLiuGong Enters North American Motor Grader Market with the 4215DOff-Road TrucksA Closer Look: Deere’s New Operator-Friendly Articulated Dump TrucksFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
