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Rent Smart: Cat Rental Stores
Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, Cat Rental Stores have grown from 65 locations at the end of 1998 to 1,429 locations worldwide this year, with expectations to grow to 2,000 stores by 2010. Combined dealer rental volume exceeded $4 billion in 2007, and Cat dealer Thompson Machinery opened the 500th store in North America this […]
May 3, 2008
Business
2008 Con-Expo-Con/Agg: Showtime
The numbers were quite frankly above everyone’s expectations: more than 144,600 attendees, and 2.28 million net square feet of exhibits taken by 2,182 exhibitors – all in all a show that was 21 percent bigger than the last ConExpo-Con/Agg, held in 2005. Contractors seemed to take the media’s dire economic news with a grain of […]
May 3, 2008
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O&O Costs: Backhoes
The backhoe is the machine that launched a thousand earthmoving companies. But to run a company profitably, especially if you’re an owner operator, you have to know exactly how much a backhoe is costing you per hour in order to charge correctly for your services. To get an accurate picture of the owning and operating […]
May 3, 2008
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Constructors of tomorrow show off skills at International Construction Challenge High school student teams from across the nation turned out to show their interest in improving, designing and maintaining infrastructure for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ and Destination ImagiNation’s first International Construction Challenge, held at ConExpo-Con/Agg in Las Vegas, Nevada, on March 10-14. The stakes […]
May 3, 2008
Business
Maintenance: Oil analysis
Editor’s note: There is no standard form for an engine oil analysis report. All labs use their own forms, and while there are broad similarities, to fully understand how your oil analysis service organizes its information ask them to go through an initial report in detail with you. You know why oil analysis is important: […]
May 3, 2008
Business
Cover Story: Contractor of the Year
Alan Bracken is drawn to big challenges like iron filings to a magnet. An entrepreneur at 19, he took his paving company to almost $10 million in annual revenues before he was 35 years old. And while some contractors might enjoy working on cars or motorcycles in their spare time, Alan found a restored Bell […]
May 3, 2008
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Final Take
A Cat fit for the King NASCAR racing legend Richard Petty hands over the keys to the Caterpillar “Cat Chopper” to winning bidder Jeff Green of Peoria, Illinois, as part of a Caterpillar customer event held at Caesar’s Palace during ConExpo-Con/Agg. Transportation museum takes trip down memory lane Hit the road this month to experience […]
May 3, 2008
Business
OSHA debuts ‘Safety Pays’ eTool
Estimate the costs of occupational illnesses and injuries and assess the impact on your company with a new tool the Occupational Safety and Health Administration provides on its website. The “Safety Pays” eTool, located on OSHA’s Office of Small Business Assistance website, enables business owners to calculate both direct and indirect costs of injuries, as […]
April 24, 2008
Business
AEM elects new members
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers has elected 14 companies to membership in the international trade group, which provides business-development resources for companies which manufacture and market agriculture and construction-related equipment, products and services. The new AEM companies are: Advanced Steel Technology (Rome, Georgia), manufacturer of steel fabricated parts. Alps Wire Rope Corporation (Glendale Heights, Illinois), […]
April 24, 2008
Business
AEM elects 16 new members
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) recently elected 16 companies to the international trade group. The trade group provides business development resources for companies manufacturing agriculture and construction-related equipment, products and services. Advantage Dealer Insurance LLC (East Syracuse, New York), provider of extended service contracts and compliance regulations. Amphenol Sine Systems (Clinton Township, Michigan), manufacturer […]
April 7, 2008
Business
Light Equipment: Electric hammers and breakers
There are a lot of good ways to break up concrete and masonry. The most powerful breakers and hammers draw their strength from air compressors or hydraulic systems, but when these power sources are not available or pose problems you can still get a lot of bang for your buck out of hand-held electric hammers […]
April 5, 2008
Business
Cover Story/Machine Matters: Educated excavators
Full-size excavators have always held center stage on jobsites but have often been restricted to playing the dawdling heavy. With improved controls and electronics, today’s 40- to 50-metric ton excavators are able to extend their range and are being cast for jobs requiring more dexterity. Taking direction Many of the 40- to 50-metric ton models […]
April 5, 2008
Business
Contractor of the Year Finalist: Kevin and Keith Urig
Brothers Kevin and Keith Urig got their start in the construction business from their dad. Whenever school and other commitments weren’t pressing they earned their keep helping out with their father’s basement rehabilitation business – digging out around old, deteriorating basements, repairing foundations and re-applying water proofing. The experience taught them the value of hard […]
April 5, 2008
Business
EW Survey: Contractors and digital technology 2008
Way back in the dark ages of 2004 we surveyed you, our readers, about what you were doing with digital technology – GPS systems, computers, software and internet/web usage. After four years we thought it would be interesting to ask the same questions. The differences won’t surprise anybody – almost all of you are hooked […]
April 5, 2008
Business
First Word: Do more than weather the storm
According to the talking heads on TV, the current economic situation is dire. Fuel prices, the stalled stock market and, of course, the mortgage and credit crises are swirling together to produce a perfect storm. Or so it sounds. The economy is definitely experiencing a trough – one that many are describing as a recession. […]
April 5, 2008
Business
Compact Equipment: Filling a void
Contractors no longer use compact double-drum compactors only for the smallest of jobs. While they are still useful for bike paths, driveways, parking lots and sports courts, these machines – which feature a drum width of 40 inches or less – now tackle a variety of asphalt surfaces including municipal roads and the compaction of […]
April 5, 2008
Business
Trucks: ConExpo’s big-bore bruisers
Two new on-highway trucks dominated this year’s ConExpo-Con/Agg show in Las Vegas in April. Both are powerhouse trucks, built to withstand the rigors of modern construction sites thanks to big-bore diesel engines, modern electronics, reinforced frames and enhanced cab ergonomics. But that’s where the differences end. Each truck, taken individually, is a testament to the […]
April 5, 2008
Business
Safety Vision appoints Ondruch as new CFO
Michael Ondruch has been appointed chief financial officer of Safety Vision, global provider of mobile digital video solutions. As CFO Ondruch’s responsibilities will include a business strategy leadership role within the company while also serving as financial liaison within the business community. Before joining Safety Vision, Ondruch held CFO positions at Victory Packaging and Academy […]
April 1, 2008
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