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FCC simplifies excavation damage prevention with nationwide number
Contractors who excavate near utilities have a new number to call before digging. And it’s only three digits. The Federal Communications Commission has designated “811” as the new, free-of-charge nationwide number for contractors and others to call before beginning excavation. The number is currently active in some locations, and will be in full use in […]
March 17, 2005
Business
Modine acquires Transpro business
Modine Manufacturing, a maker of heat exchangers, radiators and other thermal management products, has purchased the heavy-duty equipment business of Transpro for $17 million. The Transpro business manufactures aluminum charge air coolers and copper/brass radiators for the heavy-duty and specialty truck, bus, military and power generation industries. It operates a 150,000-square-foot plant in Jackson, Miss., […]
March 14, 2005
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Caterpillar ranks among top employers for minorities
Minority Engineer magazine readers ranked Caterpillar sixth out of 50 companies named in the listed in the publication’s annual list of “Top 50 Employers” for minority groups. Employers included on the magazine’s list were ranked by the frequency with which respondents cited them in a 22-question, 2004 survey. Approximately 220 Minority Engineer readers – primarily […]
March 14, 2005
Business
Caterpillar and Orange County Choppers build custom ‘Cat’ bike
The latest Caterpillar product is big, rugged, loud and yellow. But it’s not a piece of construction equipment – it’s a motorcycle. The Cat custom chopper, as it’s properly called, was unveiled March 4 to more than 1,200 employees and guests – including U.S. Sen. Richard Burr (R-N.C.) – in tandem with the company’s new […]
March 10, 2005
Business
‘Green’ construction gaining popularity
“Green” or environmentally friendly construction practices are no longer for a niche market – they’re a growing trend for nearly every state in the nation. Building green could also boost both a contractor’s profits and reputation, all while helping the environment. But only if the practice can overcome an image of being expensive and difficult […]
March 7, 2005
Business
Detroit Diesel, Freightliner upgrade facility; Sterling Truck, Western Star to move headquarters
Detroit Diesel and Freightliner announced plans Feb. 23 for a $275 million investment in a manufacturing and office facility in Redford, Mich. The 3.2-million-square-foot facility will house a new heavy-duty truck engine line and medium-duty engine assembly and expanded axle assembly operations. The Redford campus will also include the new headquarters of Sterling Truck and […]
March 7, 2005
Business
Construction industry trends positive in Carolinas
The Carolinas construction industry experienced a third straight quarter of stability with optimistic expectations for the remainder of 2005, according to a “construction barometer” taken by the Carolinas chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America. The Carolinas AGC barometer — a quarterly composite index for the Carolinas construction industry — currently shows a 2.93 […]
March 3, 2005
Business
New International engines to complement current engine suppliers’ products
International Truck and Engine will develop and produce its own 11- to 13-liter Class 8 engines that will complement the company’s current highway-tractor and severe-service truck engine offerings from Caterpillar and Cummins. The new International engines will be offered exclusively in the company’s vehicles starting in the fall of 2007. The engines are the product […]
March 1, 2005
Business
Mack truck technician program addresses employment shortage
A new technician recruitment program introduced by Mack Trucks is aiming to change the “grease monkey” image associated with the profession. The highlight of the new program is the distribution of a technician recruitment kit to dealers, high schools and vocational schools. The kit, which Mack released in December of last year, features materials and […]
February 25, 2005
Business
New drug-testing technology targeted at construction industry
Drug use in the construction industry has long been a concern of employers attempting to improve productivity while decreasing the number of accidents and worker compensation claims. A new technology called DrugWipe could help business owners stem employee drug use through proactive monitoring. Global Detection and Reporting Inc., the manufacturer of DrugWipe, claims its product […]
February 22, 2005
Business
Paladin names VP of market development
Attachment maker Paladin has appointed Dave Carey to the new position of vice president, market development. Carey previously worked as vice president, sales and marketing for Paladin’s JRB brand. In his new role, he will be responsible for developing, managing and coordinating new business development opportunities across Paladin’s customer base and distribution channels. Carey has […]
February 21, 2005
Business
eBay lets construction equipment sellers expand market area
Online auction juggernaut eBay offers construction equipment sellers a chance to snare an audience of millions and make a profit – in less than 30 minutes. The No.1 e-commerce site in the world has one of the fastest growing venues for construction equipment sales. A piece of heavy equipment or an attachment sells every nine […]
February 17, 2005
Business
Less expensive health insurance a priority with construction industry
Affordable health care in the form of association health plans has become a top priority for the construction industry, according to the Associated Builders and Contractors organization. ABC, which represents 23,000 construction firms nationwide, touts AHP legislation as the solution to an often-confusing maze of individual state regulations and rising costs brought about by insurance […]
February 16, 2005
Business
CNH Global CEO moves to Iveco
CNH Global N.V.’s president and chief executive, Paolo Monferino, is leaving his post to become chief executive of Iveco SpA, a unit of CNH’s majority owner Fiat SpA. Monferino will remain on CNH’s board of directors after moving to Iveco, a manufacturer of commercial and specialty trucks, Feb. 28. CNH has named Harold Boyanovsky, the […]
February 14, 2005
Business
ATS Asset Tracking Services changes name to Longview Advantage
ATS Asset Tracking Services announced Feb. 7 it has changed its name to Longview Advantage, which the company says more accurately incorporates its market opportunities and the solutions it provides. “When we started in this business, we couldn’t imagine the versatility and opportunities our combined GPS, cellular and Internet technologies had to offer,” said Don […]
February 14, 2005
Business
Equipment theft a ‘serious problem’ for owner operators
Contractors not making efforts to combat equipment theft could risk losing a lot of money — almost $1 billion worth of machinery and lost profit disappeared industry wide last year, according to the National Equipment Register’s 2004 Equipment Theft Report. NER, which began its national equipment-registering service in 2001, produced the report with theft records […]
February 9, 2005
Business
Small construction company owners could benefit from ‘Health Fairness Act’
Congress’s pending approval of the Small Business Health Fairness Act could give small construction company owners more affordable health care for employees, according to the Associated Builders and Contractors organization. The legislation was introduced in the U.S House of Representatives and would allow all small businesses to join together nationwide through federally certified association health […]
February 8, 2005
Business
Leica Geosystems names dealer for Ohio, Michigan
Leica Geosystems has appointed GeoShack a distributor in Ohio and Michigan. In Ohio, GeoShack will distribute Leica Geosystems’ construction lasers, surveying, engineering and construction machine automation systems. In Michigan, the dealer will represent Leica’s construction lasers and machine automation systems. Leica senior sales representative Rick Sauve will continue distributing the company’s surveying products in Michigan. […]
February 7, 2005
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