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Business: Page 252
Business
Contractor of the Year Finalist: Tim Filiatreau, Filcon Construction
Tim Filiatreau’s farming background made going into construction a natural progression. He liked the outdoor nature of the work – “you couldn’t get me to work inside to save my soul,” he now laughs – and this affinity prompted his rise from shoveling dirt to general superintendent with a local construction firm. “I learned a […]
December 14, 2008
Business
Infrastructure roundup
So much is going on regarding infrastructure right now, I thought a summary might be in order. While some in our industry are giddy with anticipation of some kind of infrastructure stimulus package, even if the legislation passes, it’s no cure all for what ails the construction economy. The House of Representatives is asking for […]
December 12, 2008
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Maxwell Systems will conduct free, hands-on estimating demos at WOC 2009
Maxwell Systems, provider of integrated management software solutions for construction businesses, will conduct free estimating clinics and demonstrations of job cost accounting solutions at the World of Concrete 2009 conference being held February 3-6 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. At Booth #S20205, Maxwell Systems will host: Estimating Clinics Tuesday, Wednesday, […]
December 5, 2008
Business
Atlas Copco acquires Aggreko’s European compressor rental business
Atlas Copco has acquired the European oil-free air compressor rental business of Aggreko, expanding the Atlas Copco Specialty Rental division. The $18 million deal includes nearly 200 compressors and dryers, which will be integrated into Atlas Copco’s existing European rental fleet.
December 3, 2008
Business
TRB annual meeting
If you’re in the business of designing, building or funding transportation systems you may want to attend the Transportation Research Board’s 88th Annual Meeting January 11, 2009 in Washington D.C. The spotlight will be on energy and climate change, plus there will be workshops on human factors in transportation systems and other topics. If your […]
December 2, 2008
Business
CNH reports record third quarter net income of $252 million, up 107 percent
Continued strong sales growth in the agricultural equipment business combined with a mix of higher horsepower equipment sales has pushed CNH’s third quarter 2008 diluted earnings per share to more than double that of the third quarter of 2007. This is the eleventh consecutive quarter of year over year improvement according to CNH president and […]
November 25, 2008
Business
Titan Machinery’s first quarter profits quadruple
Titan Machinery of Fargo, North Dakota, announced that their fiscal first-quarter profits more than quadrupled thanks to a revenue jump in each of the company’s three main businesses. Net income climbed to $3.4 million at 24 cents per share, up from 12 cents a share in the same quarter of the previous year. The per-share […]
November 24, 2008
Business
Cat raises dividend rate 17 percent
The Caterpillar Board of Directors voted to increase the quarterly cash dividend by six cents per share bringing the value of common stock up from $0.36 to $0.42 payable August 20, 2008, to stockholders of record at the close of business July 21, 2008. Cat’s cash dividend has nearly tripled since 1998. Since November of […]
November 24, 2008
Business
JCB reports record pre-tax profit for 2007
JCB announced record pre-tax profits of $374 million on worldwide revenue of $4.5 billion for 2007, marking the most successful year in the company’s 62-year history. The company attributes most of its business growth to emerging markets, particularly India, Poland, Russia, Bulgaria and South America. New machines and new product ranges accounted for 50 percent […]
November 24, 2008
Business
Echo and Shindaiwa parent companies announce joint holding
The parent company of Echo; Kioritz Corporation of Tokyo, Japan and Shindaiwa Corporation of Hiroshima, Japan, parent company of Shindaiwa Incorporated, have announced plans to form a joint holding company that will own and operate the two companies. “After working closely together for nearly one year, we were pleased to uncover more opportunities than initially […]
November 24, 2008
Business
Perkins Peterborough receives $1,370,000.00 funding boost to expand facility, extend skills offering
Perkins Engines’ Learning Center at the company’s headquarters in Peterborough, England, has received a $1,370,000 funding boost from The East of England Development Agency to enable the company to expand the facility and extend its skills offering. With the additional funding the center will be able to train a greater number of people in production […]
November 24, 2008
Business
New Holland equipment dealer Franklin Equipment acquired by Gabriel Group
New Holland Construction has appointed Franklin Equipment to sell and service its full line of equipment in Columbus, Ohio, and surrounding areas. The business will retain the name of Franklin Equipment. The dealership will offer the full New Holland construction and agricultural product lines.
November 24, 2008
Business
Allmand names new energy business manager
Allmand Brothers has announced the appointment of Glen Neher as energy business manager. Neher will be responsible for new account development in the oil and gas industry. Before joining Allmand Brothers Neher was most recently employed as a rental sales representative with Warren Cat Power Center of Oklahoma City.
November 24, 2008
Business
Somerset Welding and Steel names new industrial sales representative
Somerset Welding and Steel, manufacturer of dump bodies, trailers and specialty truck equipment has announced the appointment of Jeff Reeping as industrial sales representative. In this position Reeping will be responsible for the establishment, development and maintenance of new accounts in custom welding and fabrication, a growing segment of Somerset’s business.
November 24, 2008
Business
Efficiency Production announces new director of North American business development
Efficiency Production, manufacturer of trench safety equipment, has announced the appointment of Ron Sunderland as director of North American business development. Sunderland brings extensive experience in the trench shielding and shoring industry, as well as the heavy equipment business. Most recently, Sunderland served as regional manager of Northeast United States at Speed Shore in Houston, […]
November 24, 2008
Business
Topcon’s GR-3 receives sixth international design recognition
Two years after its introduction, Topcon Positioning System’s GR-3 multi-constellation receiver has received its sixth international design recognition for innovative product design. The latest award for the GR-3, the 2008 International Design Excellence Award (IDEA), was awarded this July by BusinessWeek magazine.
November 24, 2008
Business
Allmand Brothers names new director of international operations
Allmand Brothers has appointed Ross Hilton as director of international operations. Hilton will oversee and direct the development of Allmand’s business worldwide. Before joining Allmand Brothers Hilton spent 21 years at Trimble Navigation in Toronto, Ontario, and four years in Dayton, Ohio.
November 24, 2008
Business
Doosan Infracore America names new Canadian district sales manager
Doosan Infracore America has announced the appointment of Gordon Plotkin as Canadian District Sales Manager. Plotkin will be responsible for instituting growth-oriented sales and support services programs that promote equipment sales and the Doosan brand throughout Canada. Plotkin has more than 20 years in commercial and industrial sales experience, most recently with Takeuchi Manufacturing as […]
November 24, 2008
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