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Construction heritage runs deep with Jonathan Lane, JML Trucking & Excavating
By Mike Anderson Jonathan Lane Errol, New Hampshire JML Trucking & Excavating Year started: 2001 Number of employees: 35 Annual volume: $5 to $7 million Markets served: Site prep, road building, winter maintenance, forestry, underground utilities Up in the North Woods of New Hampshire, a cool, crisp 25 degrees constitutes […]
October 4, 2012
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Construction has taken a powerful punch over the past couple of years and contractors are now looking for information that will help them run their businesses as economic conditions improve. Our editors know meeting this need requires flexibility, innovation and a keen sense of what’s happening in the marketplace. Our editorial calendar presents the basic […]
October 4, 2012
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HHP Summit: “Natural gas will become a significant replacement for diesel”
The keynote speaker for the official beginning of the High Horsepower Summit was John Somerhalder, chairman, president and CEO of AGL Resources, an Atlanta based energy services and holding company and a member and past director of the board of the American Gas Association. Somerhalder discussed the recent expansion of natural gas into non-traditional markets […]
October 2, 2012
Business
WSDOT website helps smaller contractors into the game
Smaller companies working on roadways and bridges in Washington State can now get a helping online hand from WSDOT. A new website called Small Business Opportunities is designed to help smaller companies work on state contracts and projects. I’m always attracted to these kinds of website because government should use some of its massive resources […]
October 2, 2012
Business
Equipment lease finance industry confidence up in September
The Equipment Lease and Finance Foundation September 2012 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) reports Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market is 53.0, up from the August index of 50.2. This reflects an increased optimism despite concerns about companies’ willingness to expand their businesses in the face of economic and political […]
October 2, 2012
Business
Increase your success through managed growth
There’s no denying being a small business owner is tough. The hours are long, the pay can be low and sometimes the boss can make stupid decisions, right? Over the years, I’ve asked many contractors and landscapers about the biggest challenges they face. Although the answers can vary widely, I’ve noticed most come down to […]
October 2, 2012
Business
Newmont Mining Company names Metso as supplier of the year
Metso Mining and Construction has been named Newmont Mining Corporation’s 2012 Global Supplier of the Year for its delivery of high quality products and services and demonstrated commitment to Newmont’s global projects and operations. “The team at Metso Mining and Construction exhibits the values that are important to Newmont,” said Gerry Gluscic, who oversees Newmont’s global supply management […]
October 1, 2012
Business
Hertz expands in Oklahoma
Hertz Equipment Rental has acquired Pioneer Equipment Rental & Sales in Oklahoma. The Ponca City-based company, which has 10 branches in Oklahoma and another in north Texas, focuses on rental to the construction, rental and energy markets and serves the Oklahoma, southern Kansas and north Texas areas. Pioneer Rental is expected to add $25 million […]
September 28, 2012
Business
More cause for concern around Windows 8 as Intel CEO says it will ship “unfinished”
According to a report from Bloomberg sourced from people attending a recent meeting of Intel employees in Taiwan, Intel Chief Executive Officer Paul Otellini says that Microsoft will ship its next version of Windows, Windows 8, before it's ready.
September 27, 2012
Business
HHP Summit: “Natural gas will become a significant replacement for diesel
HHP Summit: Kickoff and first panel discussion The keynote speaker for the official beginning of the High Horsepower Summit, John Somerhalder, chairman, president and CEO of AGL resources, an Atlanta based energy services and holding company and a member and past director of the board of the American Gas Association. Somerhalder discussed the […]
September 26, 2012
Business
Navistar discontinues MaxxForce 15, drops ICT+ terminology
Dealers key to International’s turnaround Navistar announced today it will drop its MaxxForce 15-liter heavy-duty diesel engine in favor of the Cummins ISX15, which will appear in ProStar+ tractors by year’s end. International will continue to build the MaxxForce 15 in the short-term until the order board is filled and then cease production. The announcement […]
September 26, 2012
Business
Komatsu updates 730E mining truck with AC electric drive
Improving on the 730E DC, the 730E AC features a 15 percent higher speed than the previous model and a new look thanks to the new frame and axle housing. The AC drive 730E is slated for limited release in 2013 followed by full production in 2014.
September 25, 2012
Business
Liebherr scaling up mining manufacturing
In 2012, said Dr. Wolfgang Zulch, president Liebherr-Mining Equipment, Liebherr will have its highest manufacturing output ever. Further expansions are planned in several company plants, including the one in Newport News, Virginia. Zulch says the company is scaling up to manufacture more than 300 mining excavators and up to 120 large mining trucks per year. Zulch […]
September 24, 2012
Business
Cummins touts simple Tier 4 solution, dual-fuel engines
Working under the theme “ready for more,” Cummins‘ Tom Linebarger, chairman and CEO, says the company is showing this theme in three basic ways: With an expanded product line, both at the high and low end. The company now has engines ranging from 49 to 4,200 horsepower. With a simple, previously announced Tier 4 solution. […]
September 24, 2012
Business
Doosan updates DX140W wheel excavator with T4i engine, work modes, new comforts
Doosan today announced updates to its DX140W wheel excavator. The machine is now powered by a 135-horsepower, turbocharged, 6-cylinder DL06KB water-cooled diesel engine. The 359-cubic-inch engine is Tier 4 Interim certified and features a high pressure common rail design with direct fuel injection, electronic control and four valves per cylinder.
September 21, 2012
Business
Green group endorses fracking
Environmental Defense Fund, EDF, environmentalists, fracking, oil companies
September 21, 2012
Business
Michael F. Donnino elected to ARTBA’s executive committee
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) named Granite Construction Inc. Senior Vice President Michael F. Donnino as an executive committee officer for organization. Granite has been an ARTBA member since 1982. “We’re very pleased that Mike is joining the ARTBA leadership team at this critical time,” said ARTBA Chairman Steve Wright, president and […]
September 19, 2012
Business
Guest blog: So what’s happening in the off-the-road tire market?
The off-the-road (OTR) tire market has been on a roller coaster as far as supply and demand. The market was hit hard by the recession in 2009, but tire manufacturers were surprised at how quickly it came roaring back, which caused another supply shortage. In this Q&A prior to MINExpo next week, Gary Nash, Yokohama […]
September 19, 2012
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