Chris Hill (EQW)RoadbuildingMississippi DOT bond refinancing on I-269 project to save $3.8 millionThe Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has refunded Highway Enhancement through Local Partnership bonds for Marshall County on the Interstate 69 project, a move that will save $3.8 million. Bond refunding is refinancing to save money on interest. “The refunding of these bonds shows that diligence and timing are everything,” says Mississippi Transportation Commissioner Mike […]July 19, 2017DealersH&E Equipment to buy Neff for $1.2 billionH&E Equipment Services is buying equipment rental company Neff Corporation for roughly $1.2 billion in a merger move that will almost double the amount of branches for H&E. As part of the purchase, H&E will pay $21.07 per share of Neff common stock and includes approximately $690 million of net debt. Officials expect to close […]July 18, 2017DealersAEM’s ‘Behind Every Product’ campaign touts economic impact of heavy equipment industryThe Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has launched a new ad campaigned to tout the economic contributions of equipment manufacturers and related industry aimed at “Washington influencers.” The “Behind Every Product” campaign includes a video (included below), print and digital advertising material. “Equipment manufacturers want to be sure that President Trump, members of Congress and […]July 18, 2017DealersEquipment Roundup: Perkins SmartCap; Pipeline contractors ask for ELD exemption; Volvo sells stake in Deutz; Classic machines at Deere HQ; Fecon FMX36, FMX50 excavator mulching attachmentsPerkins intros the SmartCap, an engine oil filler cap that sends service alerts to your phone Imagine a diesel engine oil filler cap that reminds you when it’s time to change the oil. That’s what Perkins showed us in June at its new factory in Seguin, Texas. Just north of San Antonio, Seguin is where […]July 18, 2017DealersBusiness Roundup: Vermeer Great Plains now employee-owned; Deere-Wacker Neuson deal for Kramer; Construction spending flat in MayVermeer Great Plains becomes employee-owned through stock ownership plan The employees at Vermeer Great Plains, which has locations in Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri, now fully own the dealership through an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). The company believes an employee ownership structure offers a more productive environment because employees are working toward common goals and feel […]July 18, 2017RoadbuildingNAPA presents Operational Excellence Awards at mid-year meetingThe National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) presented its 2016 Operational Excellence Awards during the association’s mid-year meeting in Chicago. NAPA says these awards recognized asphalt pavement industry leaders for innovation and excellence in marketing, communications, and community outreach with the Community Involvement, Outstanding Brochure, and Outstanding Website Awards. The Asphalt Operations Safety Innovations and Ecological Awards […]July 18, 2017RoadbuildingDesign-Build Institute gives National Award of Merit to 4 transportation projectsThe Design-Build Institute has awarded four transportation projects with its annual National Award of Merit. The projects will go on to compete for the Project of the Year, which will be announced at the group’s annual meeting in November. The four projects include: Dallas Horseshoe Design-Build Cost: $723 million Design-builder: Pegasus Link Constructors General Contractor: Pegasus Link […]July 18, 2017RoadbuildingAASHTO recommends increased federal portion of TIFIA, simplified applicationsThe American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) recommends the federal government increase financing for the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) program and create a simplified application process for agencies to apply for the loans. AASHTO presented this opinion July 12 in a Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearing covering […]July 18, 2017RoadbuildingBertha is half disassembled, cutterhead completely removedBertha, the world’s largest tunnel boring machine at 8,000 tons, has been half disassembled by Seattle Tunnel Partners and all of the machine’s cutterhead has been removed. Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reports that much of the trailing gear is still inside the Alaskan Way Viaduct. Crews are continually working to cut and haul […]July 17, 2017DealersTakeuchi-US adds Ditch Witch of Georgia to dealer networkCompact equipment manufacturer Takeuchi-US has added Ditch Witch of Georgia, based in Albany, Georgia, to its dealer network. “There is a reason Ditch Witch of Georgia has been around for over a half-century backed by strong customer service and continually expanding its portfolio,” says Kim Robinson, director of sales at Takeuchi-US. “Takeuchi equipment will help […]July 17, 2017Previous PagePage 16 of 225Next PageTop StoriesOff-Road TrucksA Closer Look: Deere’s New Operator-Friendly Articulated Dump TrucksJump in the cab with us as we check out Deere’s new P-Tier ADTs in action – with upgraded engines and a next-level vision system for safer, smarter hauling.Compact Track Loaders"Send in the The Rook!" – The Crime-Fighting Cat Compact Track Loader (Video)4WD TractorsNew Holland T6.180: World's First 100% Methane-Powered Production TractorWheel LoadersCat Rolls Out 980 GC: A Simple, Heavy-Duty Medium Wheel LoaderFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
