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Vote to repeal ‘death’ tax could help small contractors
The U.S. House of Representatives’ vote to permanently repeal the estate, or “death”, tax could benefit many small, family-owned construction companies. There is no specific date set for the Senate’s vote on the bill. A repeal of the death tax is supported by contractor organizations such as the Associated General Contractors of America and the […]
April 21, 2005
Business
ITC rules ZF transmission infringes Eaton patent
The U.S. International Trade Commission ruled April 7 to prohibit importation of the ZF Freedomline transmission manufactured and marketed by ZF Friedrichshafen AG, ArvinMeritor and ZF Meritor on the grounds it infringes an Eaton patent. The order came after two preliminary ITC verdicts. A previous ruling from an ITC judge came on Jan. 7, and […]
April 20, 2005
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Contractors honored for community service projects
For some contractors, business isn’t about the money. It’s also about community service. To honor such construction company owners, the National Utility Contractors Association has awarded two of its members the group’s 2004 Community Service Award. NUCA recognized contractors in two categories based on number of employees. Archer Western contractors of Atlanta took the 251-plus […]
April 18, 2005
Business
Cummins names vice presidents, CIO
Cummins has named Gail Farnsley vice president and chief information officer and John Watkins, Jr., currently managing director — Cummins, East Asia, a vice president. Farnsley will be responsible for implementing a gloval IT stategy to drive standard processes, architecture and applications across the company. She will also work with business and IT leaders to […]
April 18, 2005
Business
Freightliner head moves to Mercedes Car Group
DaimlerChrysler AG has appointed Rainer Schmueckle chief operating officer of its Mercedes Car Group, effective April 15. Schmueckle was previously head of business unit trucks NAFTA (Freightliner, Sterling, Thomas Built Buses) as well as chief executive of Freightliner. In his new position, he will be responsible for the functional divisions of production, procurement and information […]
April 11, 2005
Business
Trimble to buy Apache Technologies
Trimble has agreed to purchase privately held Apache Technologies, which manufactures and distributes laser products for construction applications, through a cash transaction slated to close in April. Trimble says the acquisition will extend its laser product portfolio for handheld laser detectors and entry-level machine displays and control systems. Bob Conner, president of Apache Technologies, said […]
April 11, 2005
Business
Key Equipment Finance appoints construction segment director
Key Equipment Finance, a bank-affiliated equipment financing company, has appointed Kevin Freidheim vice president and director of the company’s construction and industrial segment. He will be responsible for overseeing lease programs for equipment dealers and manufacturers. Key Equipment recently acquired American Express Business Finance, the equipment leasing unit of American Express’ small business division.
April 11, 2005
Business
Web seminar to address employee theft in construction industry
Without realizing it, contractors routinely face a threat to their business more dire than bad weather or rising material prices. And that threat often comes from a trusted source – employees. To combat employee theft in the construction industry, financial firm RSM McGladrey will host a free, one-hour Web seminar titled “Employee Fraud: The Silent […]
April 7, 2005
Business
Caterpillar acquires minority ownership of Shandong SEM
Caterpillar finalized an acquisition March 22 of minority ownership in Shandong SEM Machinery, a wheel loader manufacturer in China. A year of negotiations led up to the acquisition, which Caterpillar says is aimed at leveraging SEM’s expertise, product quality and market position to expand Caterpillar’s presence in China. The agreement also gives Caterpillar an option […]
April 4, 2005
Business
UAW members ratify contract with CNH, return to work
About 650 members of the United Auto Workers union approved a new six-year agreement with CNH Global Saturday. The agreement affects CNH employees in Burlington, Iowa; Racine, Wis.; Burr Ridge, Ill.; and St. Paul, Minn. Approximately 350 employees went back to work Monday for the first time since a strike and subsequent lockout in November. […]
April 4, 2005
Business
Detroit Diesel’s Redford renaissance: Fresh ideas bring new life to an old plant
Late last month, Detroit Diesel‘s 65-year-old Redford, Mich., manufacturing facility played host to a wide range of dignitaries, media and guests. The full house was on hand to witness the Redford facility being reborn – cast anew as a model for efficiency, forward thinking and technological expertise. An initial modernization investment of $275 million would […]
April 1, 2005
Business
Cummins adds shopping cart feature to QuickServe website
Cummins will launch a shopping cart feature in April that will allow you to check the availability of engine parts and send order information to your distributor through its QuickServe Online site. “Even if you need to check parts at 3 o’clock in the morning and start the ordering process then, you can do that,” […]
March 31, 2005
Business
New book reveals secrets of John Deere’s success
From being listed among Business Ethics magazine’s 2004 top 10 best corporate citizens to earning the 2002 title of “Most Trusted Illinois Company” from Crain’s Chicago Business, John Deere appears to be doing something right. Author and journalist David Magee attributes much of Deere’s success to current chairman and chief executive Robert Lane. Magee chronicles […]
March 30, 2005
Business
Cummins adds shopping cart feature to QuickServe site
Cummins has announced the development of a shopping cart feature, available in April, that will allow users of its QuickServe Online site to view a parts catalog for their engine and find the parts they need. For example, the company says someone who owns a skid steer loader, an excavator, a concrete breaker and a […]
March 28, 2005
Business
NationsRent to use MicroLogic fleet management
MicroLogic announced March 14 it will provide NationsRent with a wireless fleet management system developed for the construction equipment rental industry. iSite collects, manages and transmits location, run-hours and operating data in real time. Charles Snyder, executive vice president of fleet and asset management for NationsRent, said he expects iSite to allow the company to […]
March 28, 2005
Business
Trimble to hold sixth annual international user conference
If you would like to learn more about GPS and optical laser technology, plan to attend Trimble’s sixth-annual International User Conference Oct. 23 to 26 at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas. Trimble has organized more than 100 sessions for the “Move Your Business Forward” themed conference with a focus on applying technology to the […]
March 23, 2005
Business
Trimble shows new family of grade control systems
Trimble’s new family of next-generation grade control systems begins with the GCS300 for single-elevation control and the GCS400, which is designed for dual-elevation control. Both systems are engineered with upgrade options that provide contractors with the ability to consistently select a laser control system that matches their evolving business needs. The GCS300 uses Trimble’s new […]
March 22, 2005
Business
‘VoIP’ could mean long-term changes to trenchless industry
The trenchless industry could soon be threatened by the simple concept of mobility. That is, if voice over Internet protocol or “VoIP” continues its disruptive charge into the communications market. Rapidly growing VoIP companies like Vonage, Teleo and Skype are attempting to trump traditional telephone service – and its many switching stations and miles of […]
March 17, 2005
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