Joy Powell (EQW)DealersIn busy market, Bejac Corp. opens Las Vegas location with heavy equipment and serviceBejac has provided heavy equipment for a range of projects throughout Nevada, including the demolition of the Riviera Hotel more. Details here.July 3, 2018RoadbuildingPete Ruane, “dean” of transportation lobbyists, handing over the reinsRuane is honored to have served ARTBA and to have helped advance its mission of ensuring solid investment in transportation infrastructure. More on Ruane here.July 3, 2018DealersEquipment Roundup: Inside Cat’s Seguin engine plant; Ram will continue selling “Classic” 1500 body style; ’48 Power Wagon service truck will make you jealous; Mini ‘Cat’ dozer looks fun; Cat indicates Perkins SmartCap 2 is on the wayCat indicates a Perkins “SmartCap 2” engine oil filler cap is on the way Caterpillar is continuing to develop its Perkins-brand SmartCap engine oil filler cap, named a 2018 Edison Award gold winner earlier this year. Now in three sizes that fit most Perkins engines ranging from 25 to 270 horsepower, the coming “SmartCap 2” […]July 2, 2018DealersBusiness Roundup: Crane maker Comansa drops Linden from name; Former Neff exec new VP, CFO at Herc; BlueLine Rental takes first steps toward launching IPO; Eaton launches eMobility business; Takeuchi names new director of dealer salesTower crane manufacturer Comansa drops Linden from its company name Tower crane manufacturer Linden Comansa says it is in the process of dropping “Linden” from its name and returning to its original name, Comansa, for which its widely known on the market. After many years using the Linden Comansa brand name, the change will be […]July 2, 2018DealersAmerican Rental Association unveils new brand identity, new name for ‘Rental Show’The logo update is part of an extensive branding initiative intended to carry the association forward in better serving its member. More information here!July 2, 2018RoadbuildingIllinois Tollway Board approves $99 million in contractsThe Illinois Tollway Board of Directors approved 13 construction contracts and six professional engineering service contracts totaling nearly $99 million.July 2, 2018Construction EquipmentReturning to its past, tower crane manufacturer Comansa drops Linden from its company nameThe change to a one-word name is intended to bolster the company's strategy of having a single, uniform image on the market. More details here.June 29, 2018DealersFormer Neff exec Irion is new senior VP, CFO of Herc HoldingsHerc Holdings announced today that it has appointed Mark Irion as senior vice president and chief financial officer. Read more on this at Equipment World.June 29, 2018RoadbuildingTempe Police: Autonomous Uber operator was watching “The Voice”, had time to avoid deadly collisionAn Uber driver operating in autonomous mode was streaming “The Voice” when her Volvo fatally struck and killed a homeless woman pushing a bicycle across a dimly lit street in Tempe, Arizona, last March. That’s according to a newly released 318-page police report. It details subpoenas used to get information from Hulu, Google and other […]June 29, 2018DealersBlueLine Rental takes first steps toward launching IPOThe offering is expected to commence when market conditions allow, subject to, among other things, completion of the SEC review process. More details here.June 28, 2018Previous PagePage 28 of 61Next PageTop StoriesWheel LoadersA Closer Look: Volvo’s New Next-Gen L260 Wheel LoaderOne of the cooler upgrades is auto bucket fill, a technological response to contractors’ difficulties finding skilled operators.The DirtKubota’s Next-Gen Excavators: Why are They So Popular?Compact Track LoadersTakeuchi’s First EH-Controlled Compact Track Loader – the TL11R3Compact Track LoadersCTLs Dominate 40 Years After Tracks Added to a Skid Steer – Buyer’s Guide 2025Featured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
