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Cat’s Engine, Turbine Sales Surpass its Construction Equipment Segment
Energy & Transportation exceeded Construction Industries in revenue in 2023 and has continued to grow into Cat's largest business.
July 22, 2025
Caterpillar CEO Joe Creed, left, tours the company's Large Engine Center in Lafayette, Indiana, which is undergoing a $725 million expansion to meet growing energy demand for the tech industry's AI and cloud computing needs.
Business
Ritchie Bros. Acquires J.M. Wood Auction in $235M Deal
Founded in 1973 and still led by the Wood family, J.M. Wood primarily focuses on commercial construction and transportation assets.
July 22, 2025
J.M. Wood will continue to operate as its own business entity.
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"Send in the The Rook!" – The Crime-Fighting Cat Compact Track Loader (Video)
The modified CTL is equipped with bullet-proof glass and armor and attachments for keeping officers safe and for breaking into buildings.
July 17, 2025
The Rook Armored Critical Incident Vehicle is the creation of Florida Caterpillar dealer Ring Power, and for the past decade, it has been helping law enforcement agencies capture criminals, asssist emergency rescues, even move cars blocking snow-covered roads.
Dealers
Industry Roundup: Bobcat Names its First Chief Marketing Officer
Laura Ness Owens will be the first to take on the new role. Plus, dealer news from BOMAG, Manitou, Gehl, Hy-Brid Lifts.
July 15, 2025
Owens previously served on the board of directors for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.
Business
Develon North America Appoints New CEO Following Parent Company Merger
Kim has spent the last three years in executive positions at Develon North America.
July 14, 2025
Kim recently led the opening of Develon’s North American Customer Utilization Plant in Savannah, Georgia.
Dealers
Ottmer: Third-Party Repair Services Here to Stay; How Dealers Can Adapt
Dealerships have dominated service and repair for heavy equipment for decades, but independent third-party companies are gaining ground.
July 11, 2025
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What the Civil War Taught Me About Equipment Dealer Resilience in 2025
2025 has been unpredictable, and I believe the second half will be just as unstable.
July 8, 2025
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Dealers
Industry Roundup: Volvo CE Names 2024 Dealer of the Year
Plus, Komatsu takes over dealer's six branches; Fayat plans $14M parts center in NC; North American Equipment Dealers Association names new CEO.
June 30, 2025
Left to right: Agako Nouch, head of sales development, Volvo CE; Andre Parent, vice president, earthmoving division, Wood's CRW; and Chris Palmer, president, Wood’s CRW; Scott Young, head of region North America, Volvo CE.
Business
Yanmar Compact Equipment Appoints New Global CEO
Ryu Kudo will replace Jose Cuadrado who resigned earlier this month.
June 27, 2025
Prior to his time at Yanmar, Kudo spent over 20 years in the construction equipment industry.
Business
LeeBoy Sold to Dynapac, BOMAG Parent Fayat Group
ST Engineering is selling the paving equipment manufacturer based in South Carolina after 19 years.
June 26, 2025
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Business
Kubota Tractor Names New President to Replace Stucke Who is Headed to Japan
Todd Stucke will focus on global business operations, while Alex Woods will rise to president.
June 25, 2025
Todd Stucke will begin his new roles in Japan on July 1.
Business
Volvo CE to Sell China-Based SDLG Nearly 20 Years After Purchase
After Volvo acquired SDLG in 2006, the brand expanded globally, and entered the North American market in 2013.
June 24, 2025
An SDLG compact excavator displayed at the 2025 ARA Show in Las Vegas. Volvo CE is selling its 70% stake in the company it acquired in 2006 to minority owner Lingong Group.
Business
Yanmar CE NA President Charts Bold Vision for Growth – And it Starts in the Field
With a full line of compact equipment and a new customer-centric strategy, Sgro expects North America to contribute 38% of Yanmar CE’s global sales and $2 billion in revenue by 2030.
June 20, 2025
Anna Christine Sgro, president of Yanmar Compact Equipment North America, addresses the media during a private event at the company's Evo Center in Acworth, Georgia.
Dealers
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.
Market Pulse
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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Market Pulse
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
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