Joy Powell (EQW)RoadbuildingIllinois Tollway approved nearly $936.5 million in contracts in 2017The Illinois Tollway Board of Directors approved five construction contracts and three professional engineering service contracts totaling nearly $20.2 million at its December 21 meeting. And in all, the board approved nearly $936.5 million in contracts for 2017 for the tollway, an administrative agency of the State of Illinois. Of those 86 contracts, 78 were […]December 22, 2017DealersPa. dealer combines equipment and Christmas lights for huge annual showIt’s the fifth year of Neil Messick’s equipment dealership throwing a wildly popular holiday Christmas Light Show in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. The animated display is choreographed to holiday music. This year, 30 pieces of equipment are wrapped in Christmas lights and the show is bigger and better than ever, Messick says. “Any kid obviously loves it, […]December 21, 2017Construction EquipmentHanson named regional VP, CEO of Manitou North AmericaMark Hanson is the new regional vice president and CEO of Manitou North America. “We are excited to welcome Mark at a time when Manitou Group is bringing many new innovative products to global markets,” says Laurent Bonnaure, executive vice president of global sales and marketing for Manitou Group. “Mark has a great team in […]December 21, 2017DealersNewman, Williams to be inducted into ARA Rental Hall of FameTwo long-time equipment rental industry leaders – Carl Newman and the late Melvin Williams – will soon be inducted into the Rental Hall of Fame for major contributions to their field. The American Rental Association (ARA) created the Rental Hall of Fame in 2000 to foster an appreciation of the historical development of the rental […]December 21, 2017RoadbuildingDrones making commercial paving more productive, boosting demandIn the commercial paving space, drones are taking off. And not just for marketing, says Ryan Anderson, owner of Premier Sealcoating and Line Striping in Oxford, Massachusetts. His company uses three drones for measuring, mapping and calculating layouts, as well as paving commercial parking lots and roads. Drones have boosted his company’s productivity in the […]December 20, 2017DealersWith hurricane recoveries, Sunbelt Rentals revenue climbs 17% in six monthsFueled in large part by hurricane recoveries, Sunbelt Rental’s total revenue grew by 17 percent to $2.08 billion – including an 18-percent rise in rental-only revenue, in the first half of its fiscal year ending October 31. That’s according to UK-based parent company Ashstead Group, which reported both second quarter and first half results on […]December 20, 2017Construction EquipmentVMAC promotes Hogan to CEO, Gilbert to presidentVMAC has promoted current president and company co-founder Jim Hogan to CEO. Executive vice president Tod Gilbert has been named the company’s new president. “These changes are an important next step in the company’s exciting future as VMAC continues to differentiate itself as the innovative leader in mobile compressed air,” says David Elgie, VMAC’s executive […]December 19, 2017DealersEquipment roundup: Chevy unveils 2019 Silverado; Case updates N Series backhoes; Cat intros INV2000 inverter generator; Komatsu brings AI to equipment; Mechanic ponders a Tesla futureChevy unveils 2019 Silverado with a jaw-dropping redesign “No it’s not.” “Holy crud.” Those were just a couple of the exclamations coming from the stands as Chevy introduced its 2019 Silverado by helicopter at the Texas Motor Speedway over the weekend. To read more, click here. Case updates N Series backhoes with several improvements including […]December 19, 2017DealersTax overhaul benefits dealers, but uncertainty for future remainsConstruction equipment dealers will be able to take advantage of full expensing – for both new and used equipment – under the final tax bill. There’s also a lower rate for most pass-throughs, including trusts and estates. And business interest deductibility is initially capped at 30 percent of earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITA), […]December 19, 2017DealersBusiness roundup: Freightliner honors “elite” salespeople; New Canadian JCB dealer; Cox named Terex Cranes NA sales director; ASV adds National First Equipment of OhioFreightliner Trucks honors “elite” salespeople Freightliner Trucks has named “Elite status” to its top 44 sales professionals and seven sales managers. They’ll be honored at a special awards ceremony early next year. The 44 have been recognized with “Elite” status as part of Freightliner’s annual Leland James Elite Sales Achievement program. Created in 2003 in […]December 19, 2017Previous PagePage 55 of 61Next PageTop StoriesPickupsFord to Build 2027 Midsize Electric Pickup in US with $30K Start PriceThe new four-door pickup, powered by Ford lithium iron phosphate batteries, will have the passenger room of a RAV4, a bed and frunk.Pickups2026 Ford F-Series Super Duty Preview: 4 Engines, 5 Trims, 2 Beds OfferedPickups2026 Chevy Silverado EV Work Truck Smashes World Record for Mileage RangeBackhoe LoadersA Closer Look: Deere's New Backhoes Deliver Improved Comfort, Visibility, ControlFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
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