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CNH Industrial Maintains Record Sales Pace in Rough Economy
Modest improvements in inflation and the supply chain at the end of 2022 are expected to continue into 2023, the company says.
February 6, 2023
Case Construction excavator
Caterpillar Sales Up 17%; 2022 One of Best Years in its History
CEO Jim Umpleby said the manufacturer had "one of the best years in our nearly 100-year history."
February 3, 2023
Caterpillar 320 electric excavator
Park Built Over Interstate; 3 Innovative Bridge Projects Win National Awards
The projects, which used precast concrete, were named winners of the 2023 PCI Design Awards.
February 2, 2023
night time aerial view of work to build park over I-579 in Pittsburgh
Volvo CE Sales Rise 54% in North America
While all markets saw an increase in machinery sales, North American sales rose 54%, driven by strong activity in the infrastructure segment, Volvo says.
February 1, 2023
Volvo CE EC230 Electric Excavator
Contractor Charged with Manslaughter after Fatal Trench Collapse
A Colorado contractor has been charged with reckless manslaughter after one of his workers died in a trench collapse in 2021.
February 1, 2023
site of fatal trench collapse in breckenridge colorado 2021
Inflation Easing? Construction Material Prices Decline in December
The latest inflation data bring good news and bad, say economists.
January 31, 2023
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Time-Lapse Videos: Innovative Bridge Lowering, Bridge Slide in W.Va.
A 1.72-million-pound bridge is lowered onto barges, and workers use Dawn dish liquid to slide a new bridge into place. Watch here.
January 30, 2023
main span of Legg Memorial Bridge in West Virginia lowered onto barges to be recycled
What Effect Does Engine Oil Have on Diesel Emissions?
On The Dirt, a Chevron expert discusses oil's effect on emissions and what equipment owners need to consider when choosing a lubricant.
January 27, 2023
Dirt E105 Engine Oil Emission Regulations
Goodbye, 100% Bonus Depreciation – Phase-Out Begins in 2023
The popular tax deduction for equipment purchases drops to 80% and phases out completely by 2027. Here's what you need to know.
January 27, 2023
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Quick Data: Top-Selling Bulldozers and Sales Trends 2021-2022
Find out the most popular models of new and used financed machines, and which models are fetching the most at auction.
January 26, 2023
Cat D8 Medium Dozer pushing dirt
24 Indicted in Kickback Scheme Affecting $100M in NY High-Rise Construction
Contractors and construction executives are accused of stealing about $7 million by conspiring to inflate bids and change orders.
January 23, 2023
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Yanmar Announces Expansion at Minnesota Plant
The expansion is part of a plan to add capacity for production of compact equipment, which could lead to hundreds of new jobs.
January 23, 2023
Yanmar welding at Grand Rapids, Minn. plant
CNH Strike Ends after 9 Months with 60-40 Split Union Vote
Striking UAW members have returned to work at Burlington, Iowa and Racine, Wisconsin plants.
January 23, 2023
Case wheel loader dumping bucket into truck
Ford Dominated Truck Sales in 2022
On average, one F-Series truck was sold every 49 seconds in 2022.
January 20, 2023
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With Slow Growth on the Horizon, ELFA Releases Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends
These trends, outlined by the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association, can help you make equipment buying and selling decisions.
January 19, 2023
Backhoe loaders parked in a row
Video: On the Job with Second-Generation Paving Company Owner
Brandon Jeter, whose father started Allied Paving in California 30 years ago, discusses the business today.
January 18, 2023
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Doosan Changes Its Brand Name – It Will Now Be Known as "Develon"
All of the company's new equipment and dealers will transition to the new name throughout 2023.
January 18, 2023
Edward Song, new global sales head of Hyundai Doosan Infracore in Korea, and new Doosan Infracore North America CEO Chris Jeong reveal 'Develon' – the company's new brand name
Father, Son Contractors Sentenced to Prison, Must Pay $5.6 Million
They pleaded guilty to defrauding the IRS for employing illegal workers they paid under the table.
January 16, 2023
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