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Business: Page 186
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Yes, he built it himself
Josh Scheckel, the founder and owner of J.J. Scheckel Corp., was none too happy when the current president of the United States alleged that business owners didn't build their businesses themselves.
October 18, 2012
Business
On Record
One seller’s global reach illustrates potential ULSD shutout  Tracking what one seller – Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers – sold worldwide in 2011 from U.S. equipment auctions illustrates the global reach of U.S.-sourced equipment. Ritchie sold this equipment to more than 30 countries – and only seven currently have ULSD fuel.  By Marcia Gruver Doyle  […]
October 16, 2012
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One more reason to like natural gas
Natural gas, petrochemical manufacturing, ethylene, fracking
October 15, 2012
Business
Westport: all of a sudden, everybody’s BFF
Westport, Westport Cummins, Caterpillar, Waichei, General Motors. Volvo, natural gas engines, HPDI, high pressure direct injection, construction equipment, on-highway trucking, mining, mining trucks
October 15, 2012
Business
Majority of Swiss teens choose vocational school
Switzerland, vocational education, technical education, construction industry, universities, dropout rates
October 10, 2012
Business
Hebe leaves his mark on an industry he loved
Love him, or hate him, there’s no disputing the fact that Jim Hebe has been one of the prime movers in the North American trucking industry for 20 years now. His brash personality matched the bold business moves he made both as president of Freightliner Trucks and more recently in his role at Navistar. His […]
October 8, 2012
Business
Four companies qualify for NTEA MVP program in Q3 2012
Four companies have qualified for the NTEA, the Association for the Work Truck Industry, Member Verification Program (MVP) for the quarter ending September 2012. The MVP recognizes companies for excellence in effective use of safety and quality standards. In addition, nine companies have requalified for the MVP this quarter. The MVP currently includes 250 member […]
October 8, 2012
Business
Trucks
Intersection 2012  Events, product launches from the Dallas trucking event  By Equipment World Staff  Cummins expects growth in natural gas engines While enthusiasm is high for natural gas-powered vehicles, diesel engines will continue to power 90 percent of trucks, especially in on-road applications, said Cummins’ Lori Thompson at the Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference, […]
October 7, 2012
Success Stories
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
Business
2015 Editorial Calendar
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
Business
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
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