Joy Powell (EQW)DealersBusiness Roundup: Doosan adds 2 N.C. dealer locations; SDLG dealer Alta expands in Midwest; ARA, TechForce team up on technician careers; Marchand promoted to VP at Case; Genie Aerial Pros experts host AMA eventAmid growing worker shortage, ARA, TechForce team up to inspire students to pursue equipment technician careers To encourage young people to pursue trade and technical careers that are necessary to support the equipment rental industry, the American Rental Association (ARA) is teaming up with TechForce Foundation of Scottsdale, Arizona. They’re collaborating to dispel the old stereotype […]April 2, 2018DealersWith equipment sales up, Titan Machinery 4Q revenue climbs to $340 millionTitan Machinery’s 4Q revenue has increased to $340 million for its network of full-service agricultural and construction equipment stores, and all signs are pointing up for the company’s 2019 outlook. “We were well positioned to capture the anticipated fiscal fourth quarter acceleration in agriculture sales activity, due to better than anticipated crop yields in our footprint and the resulting improvement […]April 2, 2018RoadbuildingFHWA distributes $5 billion more in federal-aid highway funding authority to state DOTsThe Federal Highway Administration has issued its latest “obligation limitation” notice to state departments of transportation, allowing them access to an additional $5 billion in project funding authority for federal-aid highway programs, according to the the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO). This allows state DOTs to use the prorated portion of their authorized funds […]April 2, 2018DealersSDLG dealer Alta Equipment adds central and northern Illinois to its Midwest territoryAlta Equipment Company is now offering SDLG wheel loaders, parts and service to customers in central and northern Illinois. The Livonia, Michigan-based dealer is actively operating out of two Illinois locations and has plans to open more branches in the near future. Alta’s growth reflects the company’s established track record of meeting and exceeding its […]March 29, 2018RoadbuildingCalif. DMV green lights autonomous shuttle tests on public roadsIn the first time that the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has allowed a shared autonomous vehicle to travel on public roads, the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) and GoMentum Station have received permission for testing. It will begin in Bishop Ranch, the largest mixed-use business community in the city of San Ramon, which […]March 29, 2018Construction EquipmentLiebherr announces $45 million expansion to U.S. HQ in Va.Liebherr-International AG – one of the world’s largest manufacturers of construction machinery and earthmoving equipment – is investing $45 million in the expansion of its Newport News, Virginia, facility. Liebherr, a family owned company that’s been manufacturing in Newport News for over 48 years, says it will construct three new buildings on 28 acres next to its current manufacturing […]March 28, 2018DealersGenie Aerial Pros experts hosting week-long ‘Ask Me Anything’ event on rental return on invested capitalGenie is inviting customers to ask questions and get answers about rental return on invested capital (rROIC) this week during its “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) event. Through Friday, you can, connect with Genie about rROIC to financially plan for business success. On Monday morning, March 26th, Genie posted its AMA prompt on the Genie Aerial Pros AMA Event […]March 28, 2018Construction EquipmentVolvo debuts updated L90H loader with up to 20% greater fuel efficiencyVolvo Construction Equipment debuted its updated L90H wheel loader at the recent World of Asphalt show in Houston. The L90H 2.0 offers improved fuel efficiency, productivity, serviceability and greater ease of use. “The L90H wheel loader features updates to its transmission and torque converter that shorten cycle times and provide up to 20 percent greater […]March 27, 2018Construction EquipmentMarchand promoted to VP of Case Construction Equipment in North AmericaMichel Marchand is the new vice president for North America for Case Construction Equipment. He’s replacing Scott Harris, who has taken a similar role at CASE IH. Marchand, previously the regional sales director for Canada, will now oversee all Case Construction operations in North America. “He has both comprehensive knowledge of the construction equipment business […]March 27, 2018DealersAmid growing worker shortage, ARA, TechForce team up to inspire students to pursue equipment technician careersTo encourage young people to pursue trade and technical careers that are necessary to support the equipment rental industry, the American Rental Association (ARA) is teaming up with TechForce Foundation of Scottsdale, Arizona. They’re collaborating to dispel the old stereotype of “grease monkey” as they raise the profile of those who work in the industry – […]March 27, 2018Previous PagePage 40 of 61Next PageTop StoriesConstruction EquipmentExtreme Machine: Prinoth’s Massive Panther XL Crawlers Traverse AntarcticaThe 45,240-pound tracked carrier and its trailer can haul up to 150 tons over snow and ice on multi-day journeys.Compact ExcavatorsA Closer Look: Yanmar’s ViO35-7 Mini Excavator Packs Power, Zero Tail SwingAttachmentsRodradar Intros Ground Penetrating Radar Buckets for Large ExcavatorsPickupsToyota Reveals 2026 Tundra with Engine Choices, New Standard FeaturesCompact ExcavatorsBull Equipment Charges Into U.S. Market with Low-Cost Mini Excavator Lineup
