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Pettibone to use Qualcomm’s GlobalTracs
Pettibone will install Qualcomm’s GlobalTracs equipment management system as a standard feature on its line of material handling machines. GlobalTracs will allow end users to better monitor and maintain machines for more productivity and increased life, said Kevin Walsh, president of Pettibone. GlobalTracs collects, manages and transmits equipment operating status and location data.
April 25, 2005
Technology
Peterson names area sales manager
Peterson, a manufacturer of wood processing and recycling equipment, has appointed Garth Cook area sales manager for the North America central region. Cook will be responsible for sales, machine inventory and factory orders for the area, which consists of North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Tennessee, Indiana, Oklahoma, Texas, […]
April 25, 2005
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Construction Equipment Theft and Recovery Report – April
Tennessee: Investigators with the Tennessee Highway Patrol stopped a suspect in an ongoing equipment theft investigation and examined a tractor he was hauling. The tractor was stolen and the suspect was hauling it to a dealership to which he had sold multiple units. As several of these machines were still at the dealership, investigators were […]
April 25, 2005
Construction Equipment
Off-road tire shortage a global issue
It might seem strange seeing new construction and mining equipment arriving at dealerships with used tires. But consider those machines lucky – some are arriving with no tires at all. The off-road tire industry is experiencing a severe shortage caused by unprecedented growth in worldwide markets – some 20 percent to 30 percent – during […]
April 25, 2005
Construction Equipment
Three ways to control stop/start of light towers
Terex Light Construction has launched its automatic portable floodlight system, which features three ways to control the stopping and starting of equipment. Available on three models – the AL 4000, the AL5000 and LT7000 – the automatic system can be set in one of three modes. The timer mode turns the light tower on or […]
April 24, 2005
Business
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
Construction Equipment
Iveco Motors names three distributors
Iveco Motors of North America has formed agreements with three companies for the distribution and service of its diesel engines in seven states. Mid-Atlantic Engine Supply will distribution and service Iveco Motors diesel engines and in Maryland and Delaware, counties in New Jersey and Virginia, and the Philadelphia metro area. Rudox Engine and Equipment will […]
April 18, 2005
Construction Equipment
United Rentals opens NYC branch
United Rentals has opened a branch near the site of the former World Trade Center in New York City. The facility carries a range of small to mid-size equipment for rent, and draws on the company’s fleet at nearby locations to fill larger requests. United Rentals has another branch at 39th Street and 12th Avenue, […]
April 18, 2005
Construction Equipment
Gomaco appoints VP of worldwide sales/marketing
Gomaco has appointed Kent Godbersen vice president of worldwide sales and marketing, effective July 1. He will replace Carl Carper, who is retiring after working for the company 32 years. Godbersen has worked in various departments within the company and is currently Midwest district manager. He has also served as vice president on the board […]
April 18, 2005
Safety
Putzmeister to use SmartEquip parts/service support system
Putzmeister America, a maker of truck-mounted concrete boom pumps and telescopic conveyors, announced March 31 it will use SmartEquip’s Web-based electronic parts and service support system. The e-CommercePro product includes electronic parts catalogs, operator manuals, troubleshooting guides, safety notices, equipment specifications and the capability to order parts via the Internet. Dave Adams, president and chief […]
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
Construction Equipment
Multiquip opens distribution center in Texas
Multiquip has opened a Fort Worth, Texas, distribution center it says will ensure quicker product delivery and greater product availability for customers in the Southwest. The center stocks compaction and power generation equipment, concrete and masonry products, light towers and dewatering pumps, along with several lines of Stow Construction Equipment products. The distribution center is […]
April 11, 2005
Safety
Educating public aim of Work Zone Awareness Week
Slow down. Stay Alert. Obey the law. These are just a few of the suggestions being made for safe driving during National Work Zone Awareness Week, which began April 3 and concludes April 9. The campaign is attempting to increase public awareness of work zone safety by bringing to the attention of the motoring public […]
April 8, 2005
Construction Equipment
Thumb-controlled throttle keeps boom truck operator’s feet on floor
Elliot Equipment’s new 32-ton-capacity boom truck, the 32105, features a 105-foot-long, four-section boom with a 115-foot tip height. The high mounting geometry of the boom pivot pin provides additional power out of the hole for better lifting. The “Ride-Around” operator control platform gives optimal load viewing during 360 degrees of boom operation, and the thumb […]
April 8, 2005
Technology
Deere’s solution to the technician shortage
The shortage of trained service technicians has been identified as one of the top problems facing the construction industry today. John Deere is tackling this problem head-on by partnering with Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Moorhead to create a two-year associate degree program that will train students to become certified construction and forestry […]
April 5, 2005
Construction Equipment
Caterpillar sued for Palestinian incident
The family of a 23-year-old activist killed while protesting the destruction of Palestinian homes by Israeli Defense Forces filed a lawsuit against Caterpillar, which produced the dozer that ran over her. The federal lawsuit, filed March 15 in Seattle, Wash., alleges Caterpillar violated international and state law by providing IDF specially designed dozers it knew […]
April 4, 2005
Construction Equipment
Papé Machinery appoints three to management positions
Papé Machinery has named Mike Higgins sales manager for commercial worksite products, Mark Lydon product support marketing manager and John Olafson sales coordinator. Higgins, formerly sales manager for the company’s Portland, Ore., region, is filling a position created to accommodate Papé’s expanding California territory. His new responsibilities will include overseeing distribution and marketing of compact […]
April 4, 2005
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