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Big thing happening with excavators Manufacturers are not only updating 30- to 40-metric-ton crawler excavators, but also introducing new configurations to market. By Mike Anderson As North American earthmoving and underground contractors anticipate kicking the tracks of updated 30- to 40-metric-ton crawler excavator models at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas come March, some may not have […]
August 1, 2010
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By Equipment World Staff NER, NCIB: Only 18 percent of stolen equipment recovered In 2009, only 18 percent of stolen equipment was recovered, according to the 2009 Equipment Theft Report from the National Equipment Register (NER) and National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). States with the highest volume of construction and agriculture experienced the highest numbers […]
July 31, 2010
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Sticktoitiveness By Marcia Gruver Doyle I want to call your attention to the issue of ProPickup polybagged with this issue of Equipment World, both for what it is and what it represents. First, there’s what ProPickup is: the most warmly received startup publication we’ve had … ever. Take a look at the letters to the […]
July 31, 2010
Business
NTEA, MAGNET partner for free webinar
The National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) and the Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network (MAGNET) partnered to bring business owners a free webinar on Tuesday, August 3, to help owners grow and diversify their companies. Tips and Tricks for Diversification and Growing Your Market Share offers low-cost, high-impact interactive tools to help companies build their businesses. […]
July 28, 2010
Business
Illinois DOT launches new procurement website
The Illinois Transportation (IDOT) has launched its Procurement Reform website, which has been designed to give the public an overview of changes in the agency’s procurement process Effective as of July 1, 2010, Public Act 96-795 and 96-920 became law. This law places new requirements on vendors and bidders seeking contracts with IDOT. The Procurement […]
July 28, 2010
Business
Caltrans veteran joins OCTA
Jim Beil, a 22-year transportation veteran from Caltrans, will join the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) as the new executive director of Capital Programs. Beil, Caltrans deputy district director of Capital Outlay Programs, will begin his new post at OCTA on Aug. 16. Beil will be responsible for directing the delivery of highway, rail and […]
July 23, 2010
Business
Topcon promotes president, CEO to managing executive officer
Topcon Corporation promoted its president and CEO of Topcon Positioning Systems to a new role as the corporation’s managing executive officer. Ray O’Connor received the promotion after his leadership increased the company’s business in the Americas, Australia and Europe. O’Connor serves as the chairman of the board of Topcon Europe Positioning, and he will continue […]
July 22, 2010
Business
Schwing America exits Chapter 11
Schwing America successfully emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with 100 percent of unsecured creditors voting in favor of the company’s reorganization plan. After nine months of protection, the company’s reorganization plan was approved by the Federal Bankruptcy Court. The company completed the payoff to existing lenders from funds obtained from a pool of European banks. […]
July 21, 2010
Business
AED: Recession is construction equipment industry depression
Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) 2010 National Chairman Dennis Vander Molen, president and general manager of Vermeer MidSouth, testified before two U.S. House of Representatives committees on key parts of the equipment industry recovery agenda. “The economic recession has been a construction equipment industry depression,” Vander Molen said. “We need to keep up the drumbeat and […]
July 21, 2010
Business
CEMP program helps contractors maximize equipment costs
The four-day Construction Equipment Management Program (CEMP) presented by fleet management experts Mike Vorser and Andy Agoos helps equipment owners maximize owning and operating costs. The program takes place at Georgia Tech in Atlanta from September 20 – 23, 2010. During the program, participants will learn how to: make internal rental rates work and maitnain […]
July 16, 2010
Business
Outlook report: Equipment rentals showing recovery
Economic forecasting firm IHS Global Insight reports in data prepared for the American Rental Association (ARA) and Rental Management magazine reports that the equipment rental industry is starting to show signs of recovery from the national recession. “The Outlook report indicates that, the worst may be over for the equipment rental industry,” says Christine Wehrman, CEO […]
July 13, 2010
Business
Daimler Trucks brings back 540 workers in N.C.
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) plans to recall about 540 workers to three of its manufacturing facilities in North Carolina. Recalled workers are expected to be in place by mid-July at the company’s truck manufacturing facilities in Mt. Holly and Cleveland, as well as at the components and logistics plant in Gastonia. Daily build […]
July 9, 2010
Business
Skelly & Loy CEO named to 25 Women of Influence 2010
Sandra Loy Bell, CEO of engineering-environmental consulting firm Skelly and Loy, has been named as one of Central Pennsylvania’s 25 Women of Influence of 2010 by Central Penn Business Journal and its program sponsors. The Women of Influence Awards, created in 2010, are an effort to recognize women leaders in the Central Pennsylvania area who […]
July 8, 2010
Business
NRMCA offers online sustainability course
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association created a new sustainability course for contractors focusing on evironmentally-friendly practices and products that increase business performance. Life Cycle Assessment of Concrete Structures provides detailed online instruction on how Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) can be used to assess the environmental performance of concrete structures and how the industry is […]
July 7, 2010
Business
Federal Signal appoints new VP, general manager
Federal Signal Environmental Solutions Group has appointed Sam Miceli as vice president and general manager for its Guzzler Manufacturing and Vactor Manufacturing subsidiaries, effective immediately. In this role, Miceli is primarily responsible for overseeing and cultivating the business strategies and growth initiatives for both companies. He will report directly to Mark Weber, president of Federal […]
July 6, 2010
Business
Tennessee DOT nixes Knoxville Parkway Project
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will not build the Knoxville Parkway Project, also known as State Route 475 and the Orange Route, TDOT Commissioner Gerald Nicely confirms. Nicely cited recent traffic studies and cost as reasons for the decision to select a “no build” option. The “no build” option is included in all environmental studies conducted under […]
July 1, 2010
Business
CalCIMA calls for conference papers
Paper proposals related to the aggregate, industrial materials, ready mixed concrete, cement and asphalt industries for the California Construction and Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA)2010 Education Conference are are being accepted. Proposals are being accepted in all segments of the industry; aggregate and mineral producers, suppliers, consultants, government, etc. The following categories will be considered, but are […]
June 28, 2010
Business
Contractor of the Year Finalist
John N. Gilbert III Statesville, North Carolina Integrity and service are the cornerstone of this third-generation firm’s success By Amy Materson  GILBERT ENGINEERING COMPANY Year started: 1926 Annual volume: $11 million Markets served: Water and sewer treatment plants Growing up, John Gilbert III never considered a career other than construction. Exposed to the family […]
June 26, 2010
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