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Industry Roundup: Fayat Group Completes Acquisition of Mecalac
The deal will leave Mecalac to operate autonomously. Plus, news from VitalEdge, BOMAG and IronConnect.
June 16, 2025
Mecalac, which was founded in France in 1974, manufactures a full line of excavators, loaders, backhoe loaders, site dumpers and compactors.
Dealers
Industry Roundup: Herc Rentals Completes H&E Rentals Acquisition
The combined companies now have over 600 locations with a fleet original equipment cost of around $10 billion.
June 11, 2025
The proposal from Herc Rentals offered $105 per share versus the $92 per share United Rentals had originally offered.
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New Holland Construction's New Head Aims for 100% Sales Growth, 30% More Locations by 2030
New Holland Construction has a new leader with big plans for the the dealer network.
June 3, 2025
Digital retailing will play a role in Weisbaum's plans to grow the New Holland dealer network.
Dealers
Equipment Dealers are Falling Short with Technicians – Here's How to Fix It
The reality for many dealerships is their treatment of technicians lies somewhere between neglect and mismanagement, despite claims to the contrary.
May 30, 2025
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Kubota Reports Q1 Construction Equipment Revenue Down 23%
A drop in North American construction equipment sales was caused by last year’s inventory replenishment, the company says.
May 29, 2025
For 2025, Kubota forecasts total revenue to rise 1.1% to $21.1 billion
Dealers
Case, New Holland Dealer Titan Machinery Reports Q1 Revenue Drop
Revenue from equipment sales, parts and service were all down for the world's largest Case and New Holland dealer in the first quarter.
May 27, 2025
Net loss in the quarter was $13.2 million, compared to a net profit of $9.4 million in the previous first quarter.
Dealers
Industry Roundup: Two Hyundai Dealers Expand Territories
The two expansions grow Hyundai's dealer network in Pennsylvania and Illinois. Plus, news from Finning Cat, McClung-Logan and AED.
May 20, 2025
Tracey Road Equipment now has 8 locations, with its first 5 stores located around New York State.
Dealers
Industry Roundup: Trimble Appoints First John Deere Technology Outlet
Contractors can buy machine control and other tech directly from Murphy Tractor. Plus, Case dealer expands, and new Bobcat and H&E locations added.
May 13, 2025
Murphy Tractor has stores in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Ohio.
Business
Dynapac Appoints BOMAG CFO as New North America President
The new president plans to focus on relationships with dealers and customers.
May 12, 2025
Monnet spent the last 10 years at BOMAG Americas as the Vice President CFO, leading the company’s North American finance team.
Equipment rental
Equipment Rental Rates Rising – Some Dramatically, EquipmentWatch Reports
The latest report shows the construction and industrial equipment rental markets continuing a four-year growth trend.
May 8, 2025
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LiuGong Studies Feasibility of Manufacturing in the Americas
LiuGong is assessing whether it has the sales demand to make a manufacturing plant in the Americas feasible.
May 7, 2025
LiuGong’s India facility, which produces several thousand pieces of construction equipment each year, is its most mature outside of China.
Dealers
Industry Roundup: Sakai Moves Compactor Production from Japan to U.S.
Now, all its soil compactors sold in U.S. will be manufactured here. Plus, Cat dealer's new locations, New Hyundai dealer, Takeuchi's top dealers.
May 6, 2025
Sakai isn’t the only company to announce production moves/investments in the U.S. since President Donald Trump began increasing tariffs.
Business
How a Chinese Construction Equipment Manufacturer and Dealer are Handling Trump’s Tariffs
LiuGong North America and a U.S. Sany dealer discuss their plans for weathering the trade war.
May 1, 2025
Andrew Ryan, president of LiuGong North America, says the company has taken steps to minimize price increases on new equipment related to tariffs.
Off-Road Trucks
Hydex Water Tanks Make U.S. Debut with Exclusive Dealer Partner
The tanks are designed to integrate with Rokbak articulated dump trucks but can fit most any ADT.
May 1, 2025
Integration of the tanks and chassis will be handled at Hills Machinery’s Wilson, South Carolina, store and at a joint upfit/manufacturing center in Seattle, Washington.
Market Pulse
Equipment Rental Companies Start 2025 with Revenue Growth
Herc Rentals, United Rentals and Sunbelt Rentals all reported increased quarterly rental revenue.
April 30, 2025
For its full year 2025, Herc Rentals forecasts equipment rental revenue growth of 4-6%.
Dealers
Industry Roundup: Fayat Group Announces $14M Expansion in South Carolina
In addition to a new parts warehouse, Fayat Group will increase its localization of equipment production to an existing facility in Fairfield County.
April 29, 2025
The expansion is scheduled to begin operations in the fourth quarter of this year.
Business
Volvo CE Reports 18% Drop in North American Net Sales
The company said its North American construction market had declined from high levels as dealer and rental fleets normalized.
April 25, 2025
Volvo’s global construction net sales in the quarter were $2.2 billion, down 8% year-over-year from $2.4 billion.
Dealers
How to Maintain the “Three-Legged Stool” of Equipment Dealership Success
"A dealership that balances sales, parts and service departments creates a powerful synergy." Here’s how to ensure they work together effectively.
April 25, 2025
'When sales, parts and service work in harmony, they create a foundation for sustainable growth and long-term success,' says consultant Troy Ottmer.
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