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United Rentals launches eBay store
United Rentals began selling its used equipment through a certified auction program on eBay in mid-November. The eBay store is part of United Rentals’ new e-commerce plan to provide online options for purchasing or renting equipment. In the third quarter of this year, more than 20 heavy-equipment attachments and 15 skid steers have been sold […]
December 27, 2005
Business
The Pape Group names marketing coordinator
The Pape Group has appointed Danielle Conrad marketing coordinator for a holding company for capital equipment dealerships throughout the West. In her new position, Conrad will be responsible for implementing, executing and managing all marketing initiatives for Pape Material Handling, Bobcat West and Ditchwitch Northwest, three of The Pape Group businesses.
December 9, 2005
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Volvo Construction Equipment names vice president, key accounts
Wes Lee has been named vice president, key accounts, for Volvo Construction Equipment North America. Lee joined Volvo CE in 2004, serving as director, customer solutions, for the company’s excavator business line. The appointment is effective Nov. 1.
December 9, 2005
Business
Caterpillar offers new payment option
Caterpillar is giving its U.S. customers a new payment option called the Cat AccessAccount that allows them to pay for parts, service and rentals at participating Caterpillar dealers. The program gives customers one account for purchases, whether they do business with a single Caterpillar dealership or multiple dealers. The Cat AccessAccount also allows them to […]
December 9, 2005
Business
GM launches marketing program for commercial dealers
General Motors Fleet and Commercial Operations has announced a new marketing program that uses enrolled dealers as a one-stop shop for business owners looking for services and products to meet their specific business vehicle needs. The new program, Business Central, will emphasize services exclusive to the business customer, such as salespeople who understand the needs […]
December 9, 2005
Business
Rental association distributes grants
Christmas came early for rental equipment businesses that suffered severe damage from hurricanes Katrina or Rita. The American Rental Association Foundation distributed $190,000 in grants among 20 affected stores. Nearly 80 rental stores and suppliers and close to 20 ARA state and local organization contributed to the fund. The American Rental Association and ARA Insurance […]
December 7, 2005
Business
Engineers present levee failure report to Senate
Where the storm surge from Hurricane Katrina was most severe, damage to New Orleans levees ranged from obliteration to intact with no signs of distress, a leader of the engineering team assessing the levees told the U.S. Senate. Much of the difference in the degree of damage can be attributed to the types of levees […]
November 28, 2005
Business
C & F Construction wins ‘Contractor’s Dream Package’
With nearly 2,000 exhibitors covering almost 2 million square feet of space, ConExpo is the biggest tradeshow in North America. It’s almost by accident that Philip Childers found himself in front of the Equipment World Magazine booth. As a long-time reader of the magazine, Childers knew about the “Contractor’s Dream Package” sweepstakes. So, on a […]
November 16, 2005
Business
Randall Publishing announces sale to Wachovia
Randall Publishing Co., publisher of equipmentworld.com, Equipment World magazine and multiple trucking industry publications, announced Nov. 1 that its controlling shareholders, the family and estate of H. Pettus Randall III, have sold all of their interests to Randall-Reilly Publishing LLC, a new entity formed by F. Mike Reilly, chief executive officer, and Wachovia Capital Partners […]
November 16, 2005
Business
LoJack report: Theft rings on rise
Contractors who own new equipment and work in warm areas need to keep an eye on their machinery or it may disappear, according to a report by vehicle tracking system maker LoJack. As in the prior year, the study found that newer machines on the jobsite are common theft targets because of higher resale value, […]
November 7, 2005
Business
Caterpillar forms new remanufacturing division
Caterpillar has announced the formation of a new remanufacturing division. The company launched its remanufacturing business in the 1970s with engines and now offers remanufacturing services for a variety of products and components to serve Caterpillar and external clients. Steven Fisher, who was elected vice president effective Dec. 1, will lead the remanufacturing division.
November 2, 2005
Business
Equipment World
launches expanded e-newsletter
In conjunction with the recent redesign of its website, equipmentworld.com, Equipment World magazine is launching a new weekly e-newsletter to reach construction industry professionals with its expanded Web content. The newsletter features links to daily construction industry news at equipmentworld.com, which is updated daily with original, staff-written articles. The Industry Briefs section of the newsletter […]
November 1, 2005
Business
Post-Katrina equipment demand may affect lead times
While there’s no doubt the equipment needs in the central Gulf Coast will be massive in the coming months, it still remains to be seen if this demand will create a vacuum that makes meeting needs in other areas of the country problematic. “We were in the middle of the peak construction season, so there […]
October 17, 2005
Business
ARTBA: America needs new transportation vision
Policymakers at all levels of government need to develop and embrace a new approach to transportation planning if the United States is to remain globally competitive, the head of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association told a Texas transportation conference Aug. 10. “The cost of improving and modernizing America’s transportation systems will be significant, […]
September 29, 2005
Business
Steel shortage ‘not going away’
If you are planning to buy new equipment this month and take advantage of the bonus depreciation program that expires Dec. 31, there’s a good chance you won’t be able to do it. And the steel shortage that erupted at the beginning of this year is part of the reason why. “It’s fair to say […]
September 28, 2005
Business
Terex receives bank waiver for 2004, 2005 financial info
Terex announced Sept. 15 it has obtained a waiver from its senior bank lending group giving the company until Oct. 15 to provide lenders with financial information for 2004 and the first two quarters of 2005. Terex says it is working diligently to complete the filing of its financial restatements with the Securities and Exchange […]
September 27, 2005
Business
MAN, DaimlerChrysler to restart MTU talks
Reuters reported Sept. 16 that a spokesman for German truck maker MAN said the company will restart discussions with DaimlerChrysler about buying the MTU Friedrichshafen heavy diesel motor unit from the automaker. MAN broke off talks earlier this year after Daimler and MTU family shareholders disagreed over how to sell the business. Daimler has since […]
September 27, 2005
Business
U.S. construction equipment exports continue rising
U.S. construction equipment exports grew to more than $6 billion for the first six months of 2005, according to data released by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. Construction machinery exports to South America increased 64 percent for the first half of 2005, representing $809 million worth of purchases. Exports to Asia and Central America also […]
September 26, 2005
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