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California ABC says Schwarzenegger will level construction playing field

Images of California Governor-elect/actor Arnold Schwarzenegger seemed to be everywhere in the days before the Oct. 7 recall election, from the television screen to newspapers nationwide. In California, his larger-than-life photo was even displayed on highway billboards sponsored by the Associated Builders and Contractors. The organization was one of the first major business groups to […]

October 20, 2003

JLG begins Sky Trak telehandler production

JLG announced Oct. 6 that telehandler production has begun at its manufacturing facility in McConnellsburg, Pa. The units were formerly produced at the OmniQuip plant in Port Washington, Wis. The last Sky Trak machine came off the assembly line in Port Washington Sept. 17, and production of Sky Trak units at the McConnellsburg facility began […]

October 20, 2003

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Topcon roadshow exhibits latest in GPS

If you are thinking about investing in a GPS system for your survey crew or dirt-pushing machines, but are worried you can’t justify spending $50,000 to $200,000 on that kind of equipment, maybe you should reconsider. Today’s GPS systems can make your machines and stake-out crews 50 percent to 100 percent more effective, says John […]

October 15, 2003

United Rentals chairman steps down as chief executive officer

Brad Jacobs announced September 30 he will step down as chief executive officer of United Rentals at the end of the year. Jacobs plans to stay involved in the company, however, by continuing to serve as executive chairman. Wayland Hicks, the current vice chairman and chief operating officer, will succeed Jacobs as chief executive. Jacobs […]

October 13, 2003

Iveco Motors names Enerflex distributor for Canada

Iveco Motors has signed an agreement with Enerflex Systems for the distribution and service of diesel engines, generator sets and spare parts for Canada. The contract is an expansion of the relationship between Iveco and Landre Ruhaak, the Enerflex European Service group based in the Netherlands. Iveco Motors North America is part of the Iveco […]

October 13, 2003

Atlas Copco acquires drilling equipment and services firms

Atlas Copco announced Oct. 1 it has acquired two South African companies – Professional Diamond Drilling Equipment, a manufacturer of diamond drill bits, and Mining Drilling Services, a distribution company specializing in supplying exploration drilling equipment to contractors and mines. Atlas Copco will join the two companies into one unit called Atlas Copco Exploration Products […]

October 13, 2003

United Rentals chairman steps down as chief executive officer

Brad Jacobs announced Tuesday he will step down as chief executive officer of United Rentals at the end of the year. Jacobs plans to stay involved in the company, however, by continuing to serve as executive chairman. Wayland Hicks, the current vice chairman and chief operating officer, will succeed Jacobs as chief executive. Michael Kneeland […]

October 6, 2003

Senate committee approves short-term TEA-21 extension

The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee unanimously approved on Tuesday a five-month extension of the federal highway and mass transit programs that could give the highway fund enough money to keep business as usual, for now. The House of Representatives and Senate still need to agree on an extension before the Transportation Equity Act […]

September 29, 2003

Senate blocks changes in overtime rules

President Bush’s plan to change overtime pay rules was halted Sept. 10 when the Senate approved an amendment that blocked the administration’s proposal. The 54-45 vote in favor of the amendment is considered a rare victory for Democrats in the Republican-dominated Senate. Although Bush’s proposal would have expanded overtime protections for low-wage workers, it also […]

September 25, 2003

Virginia court rules against loss-of-use damages in severed cable case

A recent decision by the Virginia Supreme Court may make a huge difference to utility contractors who are fighting claims for loss-of-use damages. The court recently ruled that in the event of a damaged fiber-optic cable, loss-of-use damages could not be claimed by a telecommunications carrier when the carrier did not either need or hire […]

September 25, 2003

Sandvik Tamrock, Allied Construction combine demo attachment businesses

Demolition attachments manufactured by Sandvik Tamrock and Allied Construction Products will be marketed under the Rammer and Allied brand names after Jan. 1. Both companies announced Aug. 29 they plan to combine their demolition attachments businesses in the North American marketplace. As part of the agreement, Allied will take on the Rammer product line, and […]

September 22, 2003

Sandvik names new president

Sandvik Hard Materials has appointed Tom Erixon president and a member of the Sandvik Tooling management team as of Oct. 1. Sven Flodmark will assume a new position in business development for Sandvik Tooling and remains a member of the management team. Peter Larson will perform the duties of CIO parallel to his tasks as […]

September 22, 2003

Metso Minerals reorganizes into business lines

Metso Minerals’ reorganization into six business lines took effect Monday. The company says the new structure brings the business lines closer to the customers and clarifies the roles and responsibilities between business lines and sales regions. Jouni Salo heads the crushing and screening line; Andrew Benko leads minerals processing; Bengt Dehlén heads wear protection and […]

September 22, 2003

Sandvik Tamrock, Allied Construction form joint venture

Sandvik Tamrock and Allied Construction Products announced Aug. 29 they will combine their demolition attachments businesses in the North American marketplace. As part of the agreement, Allied will take on the Rammer product line, and Sandvik will be an exclusive supplier of Allied breakers. The joint venture will be owned by Allied’s shareholders and by […]

September 22, 2003

Caterpillar aided recovery from blackout

During the power crisis in the Northeast last month, Caterpillar and its dealers helped many businesses, homes and utility companies get back to normal, thanks to 500 megawatts of backup and primary power. By transporting power modules to the blackout areas, Caterpillar and many of its dealers helped meet customer demands in New York, Toronto, […]

September 19, 2003

Man driving skid steer across country

Craig Schultz is taking a 4,000-mile road trip across the country, only he isn’t driving a car. In hopes of raising awareness of juvenile diabetes, the New York state corrections officer is driving a Cat skid-steer loader from New York to Los Angeles. Schultz began his fundraising campaign, “Drive Against Diabetes,” in New York City […]

September 17, 2003

International names truck group president

Dee Kapur has joined International Truck and Engine Corporation as president of the truck group. Kapur will lead the company’s truck and school bus business, including engineering and product development, manufacturing, vehicle center teams, sales and support. He also was named a member of the company’s executive council, which has responsibility for the overall operating […]

September 15, 2003

Registration opens for ABC national convention

Imagine lying on a warm beach, surrounded by lush tropical gardens, pristine waterfalls and the exotic wildlife of Honolulu. Now imagine you are at the 2004 Associated Builders and Contractors National Convention. If you register this month, you can do both. The ABC 2004 National Convention will be held at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in […]

September 14, 2003

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yellow Gehl SRT105 and red Manitou 1050 SRT mini track loaders displayed on grass field

Gehl, Manitou Reveal Their First Stand-On Mini Track Loaders

The 1,050-pound-capacity Manitou 1050 SRT and Gehl SRT105 join Cat, Deere and SDLG in entering the growing U.S. market this year.

Orange CASE BISON XT next-gen dozer with blade in industrial warehouse setting

Closer Look: Case’s Smallest Next-Gen N Series Dozers Get Big Upgrades

Yellow excavator demolishing abandoned concrete building under stormy sky

KOBELCO Releases Two New Straight Boom Excavators for Demolition

Orange and black Landcros articulated dump truck with six wheels and roof rack, shown in three-quarter view

Hitachi, Bell to Launch First Landcros Articulated Trucks for North America

Purple and gold John Deere compact track loader on display at an indoor equipment exhibition with visitors

Deere Debuts Its First Stand-on Mini Track Loaders: The New 10 G-Tier and 12 G-Tier

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