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Atlas Copco to divest concrete, compaction business to Husqvarna

Sweden-based Atlas Copco will divest its concrete and compaction business to Husqvarna Group’s construction division. About 200 employees will join Husqvarna Group, which is a Swedish manufacturer of outdoor power products for consumers, as well as cutting equipment and diamond tools for the construction and stone industries. The planned divestment will allow Atlas Copco’s Power […]

January 1, 2018

Construction jobs reach 10-year high, yet contractors face increasing challenges filling openings

Construction employers added 24,000 jobs in November and 184,000 over the year – yet the need remains high for more workers to fill open positions, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. Employment in construction jumped to 6.955 million jobs in November – the highest level since November 2008, according to an analysis of […]

January 1, 2018

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Idaho to replace four bridges on U.S. 26; part of 17-bridge project

Four bridges on U.S. 26 will be replaced for the South Gooding Main Canal, with construction beginning Tuesday just west of Gooding, according to the Idaho Transportation Department. The four bridges are part of an overall design-build project that includes 17 bridges throughout eastern Idaho. The four bridges in the Gooding area were selected […]

January 1, 2018

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Lian named president, CEO, of H&R Construction Parts and Equipment

Aaron B. Lian has been named president and CEO of H&R Construction Parts and Equipment, succeeding Larry D. Mohr, who is retiring. Lian has been chief operating officer since September 2016. He previously worked at Schwing America, as vice president and general manager in the St. Paul, Minnesota, area, managing and leading the company’s ready-mix products […]

December 29, 2017

2,575 citations issued during N.D. ‘Click it or Ticket’ campaign

In North Dakota, a traffic campaign that beefed up enforcement patrols has led to 2,575 citations between November 1 and December 15. Of the total citations issued in the “Click It or Ticket” campaign, 924 were citations for failure to wear a seat belt and 30 were child restraint citations, reports the North Dakota Department […]

December 29, 2017

Custom Equipment of Wisc. acquired by private investment firm SCG

Custom Equipment of Wisconsin has been acquired by an affiliate of the investment firm, Stratford-Cambridge Group. With headquarters in Richfield, Wisconsin, and a manufacturing facility in West Bend, Wisconsin, Custom Equipment is a family-owned welding and fabrication business. It began in 1981 by developing lifts for the cemetery and mausoleum markets. Custom Equipment evolved into a firm […]

December 28, 2017

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After winning auction for flag-draped CTL, Ala. dealer carries on mission to help vets

Wacker Neuson and its dealer, AGF Machinery of Dothan, Alabama, have united to raise more than $111,000 for a charity, the Fisher House Wisconsin, which serves hospitalized veterans’ families. And to this day, the contributions to support veterans continue from this dealership, AGF Machinery. To raise the $111,000, Wacker Neuson auctioned a compact track loader, […]

December 27, 2017

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Dealer trade groups helping members understand tax overhaul

In the wake of rewritten tax code, Equipment Dealers Association and Associated Equipment Distributors are providing members with resources to help them learn about upcoming tax changes. Kim Rominger, CEO and president of EDA, Brian McGuire, president and CEO of AED, and others are also voicing appreciation for dealers who contacted their Congressional representatives. The EDA […]

December 26, 2017

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Iowa Mold Tooling adds new distributors in Wyo. and Saskatchewan

Iowa Mold Tooling Company is growing its distributor network with the additions of Equipment and Power Equipment Company of Wyoming and Transform Crane of Canada’s northern Alberta region. Transform Crane and Equipment provides one-source equipment solutions from their offices in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan. Founded in 2017, partners Emile Bourassa and Lee Steinbring bring substantial knowledge of […]

December 25, 2017

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Aggregates giant Metso signs on 14 new distributors in 2017

Finnish industrial machinery company Metso continues its expansion into the global aggregates market with 14 new distribution agreements signed in 2017. The agreements, which involve Metso’s crushing and screening offerings for the construction industry, include Texas, which is one of the main markets for mobile equipment, as well as new markets Qatar, Morocco and Papua, […]

December 22, 2017

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2026 Ford Super Duty

2026 Ford F-Series Super Duty Preview: 4 Engines, 5 Trims, 2 Beds Offered

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A Closer Look: Deere's New Backhoes Deliver Improved Comfort, Visibility, Control

Before Caterpillar's D9, there was the 'Twin D8.' None of the originals has been found, but the dozer's legacy lives on, thanks to this recreation by Peterson Cat.

The 1950s Cat “Twin D8” – 2 Joined Dozers, 1 Big Blade, Double the Power

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