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U.S. Chamber of Commerce elects Cat president chairman
Gerald L. Shaheen, group president of Caterpillar, has been elected to be the new chairman for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for 2006. During his term, he will be responsible for figuring out steps that must be taken to allow the U.S. to remain globally competitive, as well as providing greater access to health care, […]
August 3, 2006
Business
Acme Lift Company chooses SmartEquip parts/service manager
Rental firm Acme Lift has begun using SmartEquip’s e-FleetPro Parts and Service Manager, a software system designed to reduce maintenance costs and manage parts orders. The system is integrated with the company’s rental management system and provides a single, easy-to-access source for asset-specific parts and service support. “Acme Lift prides itself on industry leadership through […]
August 3, 2006
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Atlas Copco acquires Consolidated Rock Machinery
Atlas Copco South Africa has acquired the assets of Consolidated Rock Machinery, a distributor of surface drill rigs, portable compressors and compact equipment, as well as rig-mounted and handheld construction and demolition equipment. CRM has been an Atlas Copco distributor since 2004. CRM’s compact equipment business was not included in the acquisition.
August 3, 2006
Business
Atlas Copco sells its stationary generator business
Atlas Copco has finalized the sale of assets related to its stationary generator business to Italian company Pramac Lifter S.p.A. The sale includes the right to produce and distribute stationary generators under the brand Masons Power Generation. For a limited transition period, Pramac will hold the right to sell the stationary generators under the Atlas […]
August 3, 2006
Business
Carlisle acquires ArvinMeritor’s off-highway business
Carlisle Motion Control Industries, a subsidiary of Carlisle Companies, has acquired the assets of ArvinMeritor’s off-highway brake business. Carlisle makes brake systems for heavy-duty construction, mining and agricultural equipment. “Carlisle will provide an even broader line of products and enhanced technical support to our key customer base as a result of this acquisition,” said Doug […]
August 3, 2006
Business
Leica Geosystems launches marketing, planning initiative
Leica Geosystems has launched a project to enhance product marketing and planning in the Americas and has named Valerie Richardson to the newly created position of vice president, strategic marketing and business development. Richardson will lead product marketing, marketing communications, customer care and order entry, channel marketing, management of partners programs, sales and marketing training […]
August 3, 2006
Business
Upcoming federal contracts could generate $44 billion in AEC business
Ten architecture, engineering and construction contracts the federal government will award over the next two years may produce more than $44 billion in business opportunities, according to a report by INPUT, a company that provides government procurement and marketing information. A majority of the contracts focus on repairing infrastructure systems damaged due to natural disasters, […]
August 3, 2006
Business
GM maintains its grip on high-end comfort and luxury for the SUV crowd
Gas prices aside, luxurious SUVs like the Cadillac Escalade ESV and the Hummer H2 remain highly popular aspirational vehicles. Recently General Motors sent an example of each over for week-long test drives, giving a lowly construction editor a taste of what it’s like to roll like a celebrity for a few days. Mind-blowing comfort options […]
July 25, 2006
Business
Deere acquires precision irrigation manufacturer
John Deere recently acquired Roberts Irrigation Products, which manufactures plastic micro and drip irrigation products for the agricultural, nursery and greenhouse markets. Ken Golden, director of news and information at Deere, said the acquisition provides Deere with a foundation to build its new business initiative in precision water systems. “Water is an important natural resource […]
July 23, 2006
Business
Diamond Castle affiliates to acquire NES Rentals
Officials of one of the nation’s largest equipment rental and traffic safety services providers, NES Rentals, recently signed an agreement to sell the company to affiliates of Diamond Castle Holdings, a New York-based private equity investment firm. The transaction, which is valued at $850 million, included the assumption of certain liabilities. Diamond Castle will acquire […]
July 23, 2006
Business
Multiquip opens facility in China
Multiquip has opened a office and manufacturing facility in Shanghai, China. MQ-Shanghai carries Multiquip’s complete line of lighting solutions, trowels, pumps, mixers, saws and other concrete and masonry-working products. It also markets Stow Construction Equipment’s concrete and masonry products plus saws and diamond blades from Multiquip’s Sanders Saws division to contractors and builders throughout Asia. […]
July 23, 2006
Business
Cummins issues conduct code for suppliers
Cummins has begun implementing a code of conduct for its global supply base detailing its expectations of compliance to certain business and ethical standards. The company says the code is designed to ensure its suppliers not only adhere to those standards but also to the laws of their countries and all other applicable laws, rules […]
July 23, 2006
Business
Caterpillar to acquire Progress Rail
Caterpillar says it will acquire Progress Rail Services, an Albertville, Ala., provider of remanufactured locomotive and railcar products and services, for $1 billion in cash, stock and assumption of debt. Progress Rail is majority owned by One Equity Partners, a private equity affiliate of JP Morgan Chase & Company. With 2005 sales of $1.2 billion, […]
July 23, 2006
Business
Cover Story/Productivity Guide: Backhoes (15-foot and greater dig depth)
If you took an impromptu, completely unscientific poll of what most people in the construction industry have to say about the backhoe loader, you would probably hear one word quite a bit: versatility. The multi-dimensional ability of the backhoe has long been a bread-and-butter staple for the construction industry. Since the 1950s, the backhoe has […]
July 4, 2006
Business
Product Focus: Compact utility loaders
Take a seat with these compact utility loaders Gehl’s Avantage compact utility loaders have articulated steering and operating load ratings up to 700 pounds. Unlike stand-behind compact utility loaders, the Gehl machines literally put you in the driver’s seat, with an adjustable padded seat, seatbelt and armrests. Some models in the lineup are as narrow […]
July 4, 2006
Business
Application Tips: Theft deterrents
With organized theft rings and professional thieves taking advantage of the booming construction economy – and contractors’ insurance rates rising accordingly – theft deterrents are becoming more of a necessity than the wouldn’t-it-be-nice option they once were. According to vehicle-tracking device maker LoJack, more than $15 million worth of its customers’ construction machines were stolen […]
July 4, 2006
Business
Interview: Professional partner
2005 was very good to CNH Global, Case Construction Equipment’s parent company. In North America, sales were up 15 percent, led by strong backhoe sales. First quarter results for this year show these returns continuing, with sales in North America up 13 percent compared to first quarter 2005. Earlier this year, CNH reorganized with an […]
July 4, 2006
Business
Business Matters: Tire management
Not too long ago if one of your big earthmoving machines got a flat or worn tire you could call up the dealer and have one installed and ready to roll in 24 hours. A lot of fleet managers didn’t put much thought or time into managing their tire programs. But last spring a shortage […]
July 4, 2006
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