Joy Powell (EQW)Construction EquipmentKey exec Hoefling leaves Caterpillar building construction products divisionCaterpillar has announced Ken Hoefling, vice president of the building construction products division, is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities. “We thank Ken for his many years of service to Caterpillar and its customers. We wish him well in his new endeavors,” says Bob De Lange, Caterpillar group president of Construction Industries. A replacement […]February 19, 2018DealersTexas-based Closner Equipment is the Roadtec outstanding dealer of the yearTexas-based Closner Equipment Company was recently honored with the Roadtec “Eagle” Award for Top Dealer of the Year 2017. The award was presented by John Irvine, Roadtec president, to Bennett Closner, president of Closner Equipment, in Las Vegas during the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Summit. “This is the inaugural year of the Roadtec Eagle Award, […]February 19, 2018RoadbuildingNAPA Care Emergency Benevolent Fund grows to $590,000This week, the NAPA Care auction has raised $54,645 between its silent auction and cash donations at the annual meeting of the National Asphalt Pavement Association in San Diego, California. That brings the total money available to endow the fund to about $590,000, says T. Carter Ross, vice president of communications for NAPA. The NAPA Care […]February 16, 2018RoadbuildingALDOT and McCartney Construction Co. win NAPA’s top award for paving qualityMcCartney Construction Company and the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) have received a top honor from the National Asphalt Pavement Association – the 2017 Sheldon G. Hayes Award. The award, bestowed annually since 1971, recognizes the country’s highest quality highway pavements. The work was for paving for the Anniston Eastern Bypass in Alabama, which involved […]February 15, 2018DealersEquipment Roundup: Doosan intros gap-filling DL280-5 loader; Dynapac updated CC950 roller; Kenworth fuel cell T680 test drive; Toyota unveils 2019 TRD Pro trucks; Bobcat updates E85 excavator with more power, redesigned cabDynapac intros updated small tandem Asphalt Roller CC950 Dynapac is introducing an updated version of its small tandem Asphalt Roller CC950. It’s primarily for small-scale compaction work such as pavements, bicycle paths, small roads, parking areas and other places that need compaction but are difficult to reach with a larger roller. The CC950 comes with […]February 14, 2018DealersBusiness Roundup: RST pipeline inspection rebranded to Subsite; Doosan Portable Power adds Six & Mango; Elliott Equipment of Omaha taps new VP; Brokk adds Taylor as training specialistRST pipeline inspection tech products rebranded to Subsite The R.S. Technical Services (RST) brand of pipeline inspections technologies has been changed to Subsite. Subsite Electronics bought RST last July. Along with changing the brand name, the RST colors will match the Subsite brand. Subsite says everything else will remain the same. To read more, […]February 14, 2018RoadbuildingNew NAPA chairman urges members to focus on safety, quality and following throughThe Silver Star Construction crew from Moore, Oklahoma, was following all the safety rules on that spring morning as they paved. Distracted, the driver of a pickup truck bore down on the work zone at 50 miles per hour. The catastrophic accident that unfolded in the next few moments touched off a crusade for […]February 14, 2018RoadbuildingSan Diego construction exec Thomas L. Brown elected 2018 TRIP chairmanSan Diego, Ca, construction executive Thomas L. Brown has been elected 2018 chairman of the board of directors of TRIP, a private, national transportation research nonprofit based in Washington, D.C. Brown has been in the construction business since 1972. In 1989, he founded general engineering contractor firm Sierra Pacific West, Inc. Based in Vista, which is in […]February 14, 2018RoadbuildingDynapac intros updated small tandem Asphalt Roller CC950Dynapac is introducing an updated version of its small tandem Asphalt Roller CC950. It’s primarily for small-scale compaction work such as pavements, bicycle paths, small roads, parking areas and other places that need compaction but are difficult to reach with a larger roller. The CC950 comes with an operating mass of about 1.6 tons and […]February 12, 2018DealersNew VP Vatter brings sales expertise to Elliott Equipment Co. of OmahaTom Vatter has joined Elliott Equipment Company of Omaha as vice president of sales and marketing. Vatter brings more than 25 years’ experience in several vocational body and chassis industries. He began his career at McNeilus Companies, which later transitioned to become part of Oshkosh Truck Corporation. There, Vatter was instrumental in bringing the Autocar […]February 12, 2018Previous PagePage 47 of 61Next PageTop StoriesPickups2026 Ford F-Series Super Duty Preview: 4 Engines, 5 Trims, 2 Beds OfferedThe new Super Duty models come in a multitude of configurations, including optional diesel engine, short bed, dual rear wheels, among others.Pickups2026 Chevy Silverado EV Work Truck Smashes World Record for Mileage RangeBackhoe LoadersA Closer Look: Deere's New Backhoes Deliver Improved Comfort, Visibility, ControlVintage EquipmentThe 1950s Cat “Twin D8” – 2 Joined Dozers, 1 Big Blade, Double the PowerFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
