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KPI-JCI hires Dan Riley marketing associate
KPI-JCI hires Dan Riley marketing associate
February 27, 2012
Business
IL Tollway investing $609 million in 2012 projects
The Illinois Tollway is now hosting live webcasts of all construction contract bid openings, offering the public and contractors the opportunity to watch and listen as the agency opens bid packages for the upcoming construction season. The Illinois Tollway is investing nearly $609 million in 2012 for projects to repair and rebuild roadways, bridges and […]
February 27, 2012
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NRMCA and CJSI conduct construction workshops
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, in cooperation with Concrete Joint Sustainability Initiative partners, will conduct a series of workshops to communicate the trends and specific criteria used to design and construct homes and buildings to improve community continuity and resiliency. The full-day workshops will be held April 12 in Springfield, Missouri; April 17 in […]
February 23, 2012
Business
Granite reports Q4 and fiscal 2011 results
Granite Construction Inc. has reported a net income of $51 million for the full year 2011, compared to a net loss of $59 million the prior year. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the year was $1.31 compared to a loss per share of $(1.56) in 2010. For the fourth quarter of 2011, Granite reported […]
February 23, 2012
Business
U.S. construction industry fueling down 3.4 percent year-over-year
Wright Express Corp., a provider of value-based business payment processing and information management solutions, in collaboration with IHS, a global source of information and analysis, has released results of its Wright Express Construction Fuel Consumption Index (FCI), which indicated a decrease of 3.4 percent in January versus its level the previous year.The Wright Express Construction […]
February 23, 2012
Business
Shell bets big on gas
LNG is the best alternative transportation fuel of the future, company says With a project due to start this summer, Shell has given notice that it intends to develop and promote liquefied natural gas (LNG) as the best alternative to diesel for the heavy truck transportation market. The first of these projects is centered around […]
February 22, 2012
Business
United Rentals acquires Coble Trench Safety assets
United Rentals has acquired the assets of Coble Trench Safety, which has 11 locations in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast region. “We are delighted to expand our trench safety rentals business through the acquisition of Coble Trench Safety,” said Paul McDonnell, senior vice president of United Rentals’ operation, trench, power and HVAC. “We’re attracted to Coble’s […]
February 16, 2012
Business
Generac acquires Gen-Tran
A subsidiary of Generac Holdings has acquired substantially all of the assets and certain liabilities of Gen-Tran. However, terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. “Adding Gen-Tran products to our offering will better position our portable products as safe, reliable backup solutions while complementing our fully automatic home standby solutions,” said Steve Goran, vice […]
February 16, 2012
Business
Absolute E-Z Up hires sales manager
Absolute E-Z Up hired Wendy Svoboda as the company’s new sales manager. Svoboda’s responsibilities will include new business development and dealer relations in North and South Carolina and Georgia.  Prior to joining AEUP, Svoboda was a senior district manager for USA Today for 15 years, where she was responsible for new business development, budget […]
February 16, 2012
Business
Eaton upgrades warranty on select reman transmissions
Eaton Corp. has introduced a bundle package for its lineup of remanufactured and aftermarket components that extends the standard two-year warranty coverage of an Eaton Fuller Reman transmission to three years with the combined purchase and installation of an Eaton Advantage Series clutch and Roadranger-approved lubricant. “Because Eaton’s Solo Advantage and Easy Pedal Advantage clutches, […]
February 16, 2012
Business
Trucking groups oppose future tolls
State trucking associations and national trucking groups have sent a letter to the Senate opposing an amendment to the surface transportation bill that would allow interstate tolls. “Tolling existing Interstates is extremely inefficient,” the letter stated. “Even using the most advanced technology, toll collection costs are at least five times higher than the cost of […]
February 16, 2012
Business
United Rentals acquires Coble Trench Safety assets
United Rentals Inc. on Feb. 15 acquired the assets of specialty rental company Coble Trench Safety, which has 11 locations in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast region. "We are delighted to expand our trench safety rentals business through the acquisition of Coble Trench Safety," said Paul McDonnell, senior vice president - Operation, Trench, Power & HVAC, in a written statement. "We're attracted to Coble's mix of government and industrial customers with very little branch overlap in strong markets. We were looking forward to working with Tom Coble, and were deeply saddened by his sudden and tragic passing. He was instrumental in developing innovative new technologies and customer safety training programs in support of the underground construction Industry. Tom was a pioneer in the industry and we intend to build on his legacy."
February 15, 2012
Business
LaHood recommends $2.2 billion to strengthen backbone of U.S. transportation network
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Feb. 14 recommended $2.2 billion in funding to begin or advance construction of 29 significant rail and bus rapid transit projects in 15 states. The projects, included in President Obama’s proposed Fiscal Year 2013 budget, will put thousands of Americans to work building the vital infrastructure the nation needs […]
February 15, 2012
Business
Fontaine Heavy-Haul appoints sales manager
Fontaine Heavy-Haul has appointed Jim Eller as the company’s new sales manager. Eller will report to vice president of sales and marketing Dan Rosen. “We’re delighted to have Jim on board; he brings a depth of industry experience to the table,” Rosen said. Eller’s responsibilities will include growing the business while adhering to 80/20 business […]
February 13, 2012
Business
Volvo Rents expands in Arizona
Volvo Rents has acquired Arizona Rentals, which has construction equipment rental stores in four locations: Eloy, Miami, Thatcher and Tucson. This acquisition follows Volvo Rents obtaining Papé Rents, located in Phoenix, Arizona, in October 2011. “Our goal is to rebuild a weakened construction market that has left too many jobless, littered the state with incomplete […]
February 13, 2012
Business
Toro acquires Astec Underground equipment
The Toro Company has acquired certain utility and underground product assets of Astec Underground, though terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. Through the acquisition, Toro obtained Astec Underground’s equipment line of vibratory plows, trenchers and horizontal directional drills for the underground utilities market. “This acquisition helps further grow Toro’s product presence in the […]
February 10, 2012
Business
East Manufacturing names Worldwide Equipment as dealer
Worldwide Equipment is a new authorized dealer for East Manufacturing and will offer East’s full line of dump, flatbed and refuse trailers at thirteen of their dealerships located in Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia and Virginia. “We do a lot of business in the coalfield areas, and East is a perfect fit with their dump trailers,” […]
February 9, 2012
Roadbuilding
ProPickup Truck Expo debuts at the 2012 Great American Trucking Show
The ProPickup Truck Expo, a new one-of-a-kind trade show that showcases pickups and accessories used in construction, trucking, landscaping and other hard-working industries, will take place Aug. 22-24, 2012, as part of the Great American Trucking Show (GATS), held annually at the Dallas Convention Center.
February 8, 2012
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