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WDB Rental opens Volvo Rents center in Kentucky

WDB Rental of Cincinnati has opened a Volvo Rents center in Crittenden, Kentucky. WDB Rental also has a Volvo Rents business in Hamilton, Ohio.

September 8, 2003

ArvinMeritor to submit Dana bid to regulators

Vehicle parts maker ArvinMeritor said Thursday it would submit its hostile bid for rival Dana Corporation to U.S. anti-trust regulators. In an Aug. 21 court filing, Dana said there is a significant overlap in business that is likely to bring intense scrutiny from government regulators. In July ArvinMeritor offered $15 a share in cash for […]

September 8, 2003

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Skyjack to refurbish equipment through new program

For many contractors, refurbishing old equipment can save a lot of money and extend the life of a fleet. Skyjack, manufacturer of scissor lift work platforms, agrees. The company recently created a complete refurbishment and reconditioning program for aging aerial work platforms. The program, called SJ-Recon, focuses on refurbishing scissor lifts, booms and other industrial […]

September 5, 2003

New program to let contractors and architects trade jobs

Contractors and architects are trading jobs as a part of a new program instituted by the Associated General Contractors of America and the American Institute of Architects. The program, titled “Walk a Day in My Shoes,” has the national presidents of each organization spend a day in each other’s offices to give them a better […]

September 3, 2003

Massachusetts man merges metalworking hobby with passion for big machines

Imagine a 100,000-pound excavator equipped with a hydraulic thumb and a complete range of attachments including a coupler, hammer, grapple and shear. Now imagine it on your roof. Steve Colby of Hanson, Mass., has merged his passion for construction equipment and his hobby of metalworking to construct weathervanes that are the exact miniatures of the […]

September 2, 2003

ArvinMeritor appoints information technology vice presidents

ArvinMeritor announced Aug. 19 the appointment of three vice presidents in its information technology department. Kent Barth was named vice president, ebusiness development and shared services applications; Jeanne Booth was appointed vice president, technology infrastructure and operations; and Yomi Famurewa was named vice president, supply chain and product development systems.

September 2, 2003

11-year-old launches construction toy company

Serving as vice president of product development for a new company is a big responsibility for an 11-year-old, but Zach Sword is up to it. He’s been fascinated with construction equipment since he was a toddler, and the business his dad helped him launch July 25 – Zach’s Construction Toys – is focused on finding […]

August 26, 2003

Iraq-bound Seabees train at Cashman Equipment

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, […]

August 25, 2003

Equipment World Introduces EquipmentRoad Industry Directory

Gridlock in Congress could result in gridlock on the nation’s roads if legislation concerning reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century isn’t approved by Sept. 30. On that date, current TEA-21 legislation, which funds federal transportation construction, will expire. Congress has been working on reauthorizing the six-year bill since spring 2001, but […]

August 25, 2003

Farley leaves Volvo Rents

Michael Farley, president and chief executive of Volvo Construction Equipment Rents, has left the company, Volvo announced Friday. Patricia MacFarland, chief financial officer for Volvo Rents, will assume the duties of interim president and chief executive until a successor is named. MacFarland said the company would continue its business operation in North America and Europe […]

August 25, 2003

AEM elects new members

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers elected nine companies in July to membership in the trade group. AEM members manufacture and market construction- and agriculture-related equipment and services. The new members are: · Black Cat Blades of Edmonton, Alberta, a manufacturer of cutting edges for earth-moving equipment. · Calvin Heaters Corporation of Bristow, Oklahoma, a manufacturer […]

August 25, 2003

Textron completes sale of OmniQuip to JLG

Textron announced last week it has completed the sale of its OmniQuip business unit to JLG Industries. The product line, which sold for $100 million, includes the SkyTrak and Lull brand names. Textron has sold two other OmniQuip product lines – Scat Trak skid-steer loaders and Snorket aerial work platforms – during the past two […]

August 25, 2003

JLG acquires European compact telehandler line, receives antitrust clearance for OmniQuip purchase

JLG recently acquired intellectual property and related assets for a line of compact telehandlers from Etablissements Fadeur SA of Wallonia, Belgium. JLG said the acquisition further expands the company’s telehandler product portfolio with additional models for the European market. JLG announced Thursday it has received antitrust clearance to purchase the OmniQuip business unit of Textron. […]

August 11, 2003

Goodyear debuts two-piece tire assembly for large haul trucks

They’re round and black, radial or bias. Other than size, tread patterns and a few secret ingredients, tires don’t vary that much. But Goodyear changed all that Wednesday at the Kennecott copper mine near Salt Lake City with the introduction of a radical new concept in tires for big, off-road haul trucks. The new design, […]

August 5, 2003

Construction calendar

September 5-7: The Historical Construction Equipment Association will hold its 18th annual national convention and old equipment exposition at its National Construction Equipment Museum near Bowling Green, Ohio. The convention will feature both operating and static exhibits of construction machinery from the early-to-mid 1900s. Approximately 200 machines powered by gas, diesel, steam and horse will […]

July 31, 2003

Flash Facts – July 21

MANUFACTURER NEWS Fontaine acquires U.K. fifth wheel business Fontaine International recently announced the acquisition of Big D fifthwheel & Landing Legs in the United Kingdom. Due to the acquisition, Fontaine now manufactures the largest volume of pressed-steel fifth wheels in North America and Europe. Trimble granted patent Trimble announced July 10 it has received a […]

July 24, 2003

ADI rebuild centers to check out machines before they’re sold

A company that sells construction equipment to contractors after acquiring it at auctions or through consignment agreements with rental providers recently opened rebuild centers in Pennsylvania and Kentucky. Mechanics at the facilities check out machines before they are sold to make sure they meet operation and safety standards, and paint them if the buyer requests […]

July 18, 2003

Flash Facts – July 14

MANUFACTURER NEWS ArvinMeritor launches takeover bid ArvinMeritor offered an unsolicited $2.2 billion takeover bid for the shares of its rival vehicle parts manufacturer, Dana, on July 9. If accepted, Dana shareholders will receive $15 a share in cash. Dana said its board is evaluating the offer and will respond within 10 days. ArvinMeritor filed a […]

July 17, 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

How upgrading excavator machine control boosts your productivity