Staff Report (EQW)Roadbuilding2013 William F. Troxler Memorial golf tourney at World of AsphaltThe 2013 William F. Troxler Memorial Golf Tournament will take place on March 18 at The Quarry Golf Club in San Antonio, Texas, in conjunction with the 2013 World of Asphalt Show & Conference, slated for March 19-21 at San Antonio’s Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. Event organizers explain the 2013 fundraising event grew out […]January 24, 2013RoadbuildingAmerican Iron and Steel Institute champions Ron Kirk following his resignationAs U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk announced his resignation today after four years of service in the Administration, American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) President and CEO Tom Gibson issued the following statement: “Ambassador Kirk is a dedicated public servant who helped lead U.S. trade policy at a critical time in the progression of our […]January 24, 2013RoadbuildingSteel shipments down 0.5 percentThe American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported on Jan. 23 that for the month of November 2012, U.S. steel mills shipped 7,397,149 net tons, a 0.5 percent decrease from the 7,430,267 net tons shipped in the previous month, October 2012, and a 0.2 percent decrease from the 7,409,450 net tons shipped in November 2011. […]January 23, 2013RoadbuildingEquipment Lease finance industry confidence increases to 54.2The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the January 2013 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) on Jan. 23. Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of both the prevailing business conditions and expectations for the future as reported by key executives from the $725 billion […]January 23, 2013RoadbuildingNJ DOT plans to award 12 grants worth $32K eachThe Urban Youth Corps summer jobs program will be beautifying New Jersey highways and urban gateways for the second consecutive year, according to New Jersey’s Christie Administration. The summer jobs program, which was revived last year after several years of dormancy, will create employment opportunities for hundreds of young adults who will develop essential employment […]January 23, 2013RoadbuildingMike Caldwell new regional sales manager for KPI-JCI, Astec Mobile ScreensMike Caldwell has joined the KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens sales and marketing team as a regional sales manager for the western United States. Caldwell, who joined the department Jan. 2, will cover the states of Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii and will sell crushing and screening equipment. Most recently, he worked […]January 22, 2013RoadbuildingWork truck association qualifieds three companies for Member Verification ProgramThe NTEA, the Association for the Work Truck Industry,has qualified three companies for its Member Verification Program (MVP) for the quarter ending December 2012. The MVP recognizes companies for their commitment to excellence by their effective use of safety and quality standards. In addition, 14 companies have requalified for the MVP this quarter. The program […]January 7, 2013RoadbuildingDave Karnes named director of Roadranger field sales and marketing of Eaton’s North American Truck BusinessGalesburg, Mich.-based industrial manufacturer Eaton has named Dave Karnes as director – Roadranger field sales and marketing North American Truck Karnes will be reporting to Tim Sinden, president – North America Truck Operations, effective January 1, 2013. Karnes most recently served as the sales manager on the Navistar and Caterpillar accounts. He will continue to […]January 3, 2013RoadbuildingEPA Administrator Lisa Jackson resigns without successor namedLisa Jackson, administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) told the agency on Dec. 27 that she is leaving her position, according to a report from the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA). No successor was immediately named, NSSGA reported, although it is expected that Robert Perciasepe, the EPA deputy administrator, will take […]January 2, 2013RoadbuildingTakayuki Hamaya promoted to Yokohama Tire Corp. COOTakayuki Hamaya has been promoted to chief operating officer of the Yokohama Tire Corp. (YTC), according to Yasushi Tanaka, president and CEO of (YTC). Hamaya will also retain his position as company executive vice president and chief financial officer.January 2, 2013Previous PagePage 16 of 19Next PageTop StoriesManufacturer NewsKomatsu to Acquire Astec’s Roadtec, Carlson Road Construction BusinessThe acquisition includes highway and commercial pavers, screeds, Shuttle Buggy material transfer vehicles and cold planers.Compact Utility Loaders“Good-Bye, Manual Labor!” — Mini Skid Steer Buyer’s Guide 2026Manufacturer NewsKOBELCO to Acquire CNH’s Case, New Holland Construction Equipment BusinessTractorsMore Power, More Versatility: Case IH Adds 3 Farmall Compact A TractorsCompact Utility LoadersCase Launches its Largest Stand-on Mini Track Loader: the TL170
