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Lincoln Electric promotes director of marketing
Lincoln Electric has promoted Bruce Chantry to director of marketing, North America. In his new position, Chantry will oversee all core functions for Lincoln Electric’s North American marketing efforts, including industry segment management, product management, advertising, web development, creative services, events, trade shows and celebrity endorsements. Chantry has been with Lincoln Electric for 17 years. […]
October 2, 2012
Business
Equipment lease finance industry confidence up in September
The Equipment Lease and Finance Foundation September 2012 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) reports Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market is 53.0, up from the August index of 50.2. This reflects an increased optimism despite concerns about companies’ willingness to expand their businesses in the face of economic and political […]
October 2, 2012
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Maintenance
Construction fuel index sees continued drop
Here’s an index that offers a spot-on snapshot on how contractors are doing: It measures how much fuel the construction industry is using. Wright Express says its captures and analyzes fuel transaction data from its closed loop network of more than 180,000 fuel and vehicle maintenance locations. With data partner IHS, Wright then uses the […]
October 2, 2012
Business
Increase your success through managed growth
There’s no denying being a small business owner is tough. The hours are long, the pay can be low and sometimes the boss can make stupid decisions, right? Over the years, I’ve asked many contractors and landscapers about the biggest challenges they face. Although the answers can vary widely, I’ve noticed most come down to […]
October 2, 2012
Construction Equipment
Guest blog: Diesel vs. natural gas generators
There are many variables to consider when deciding between diesel or natural gas-powered generators. Typically, the price of natural gas is lower than that of diesel fuel. However, natural gas generators can cost up to twice as much as comparable diesel models. Generally, the smaller the generator, the less differential you will see in price. […]
October 2, 2012
Business
Newmont Mining Company names Metso as supplier of the year
Metso Mining and Construction has been named Newmont Mining Corporation’s 2012 Global Supplier of the Year for its delivery of high quality products and services and demonstrated commitment to Newmont’s global projects and operations. “The team at Metso Mining and Construction exhibits the values that are important to Newmont,” said Gerry Gluscic, who oversees Newmont’s global supply management […]
October 1, 2012
Construction Equipment
Blastrac opens Greenville, S.C. location, adds Ricky Norkett and Mike Lancaster to ‘Team Blue’
Blastrac NA has opened a new location is in Greenville, S.C., which will service the southeastern seaboard. This location will offer equipment, parts, service and rentals. Blastrac’s Greenville address is 17-a Maple Creek Circle, Greenville, SC 29607 and is accessible from Highways 85 and 385. Blastrac NA has also hired Mike Lancaster and Ricky Norkett […]
October 1, 2012
Maintenance
Sullair introduces 900-cfm electric portable air compressor
Boost efficiency with the E900H electric portable air compressor from Sullair, which offers a 67 percent lower operating cost than equivalent diesel-driven compressors, according to the company. The E900H delivers 900 cfm at pressures up to 150 psig and has standard 460-volt, three-phase, 60-Hz cam lock electrical connections for quick connect installation. The compressor is […]
October 1, 2012
Construction Equipment
Volvo Rents expands in California
Volvo Rents has acquired U Save Equipment Rentals, a single-location construction equipment rental company located at 125 Bayshore Avenue in San Francisco, California. This is Volvo Rents’ sixth Californian acquisition since the beginning of the year, bringing the company’s statewide presence to 13 rental centers. In addition to Volvo Rents’ line of Volvo compact […]
September 28, 2012
Safety
IMT adds two models to tire manipulator line
Iowa Mold Tooling has revamped its lineup of TireHand tire manipulators, including adding two new models. The units are available in loader or forklift truck-mounted options and provide capacities ranging from 5,500 to 36,000 pounds. The two new models – the TH20K167 and TH36K164 – offer 20,000 and 36,000 pounds of capacity, respectively. Design enhancements […]
September 28, 2012
Business
Hertz expands in Oklahoma
Hertz Equipment Rental has acquired Pioneer Equipment Rental & Sales in Oklahoma. The Ponca City-based company, which has 10 branches in Oklahoma and another in north Texas, focuses on rental to the construction, rental and energy markets and serves the Oklahoma, southern Kansas and north Texas areas. Pioneer Rental is expected to add $25 million […]
September 28, 2012
Business
More cause for concern around Windows 8 as Intel CEO says it will ship “unfinished”
According to a report from Bloomberg sourced from people attending a recent meeting of Intel employees in Taiwan, Intel Chief Executive Officer Paul Otellini says that Microsoft will ship its next version of Windows, Windows 8, before it's ready.
September 27, 2012
Technology
233-foot, 4,600-ton Big Blue is largest crane in Western Hemisphere
Tech blog Gizmodo put together this really interesting video and a great feature story on Big Blue, the 233-foot, 4,600-ton crane that assembles the new Ford-class aircraft carriers in Newport News, Va. The crane can lift more than 2.3 million pounds.
September 27, 2012
Technology
Lincoln Electric adds new model to advanced process welders line
Weld thicker materials with Lincoln Electric’s Power Wave S500 advanced process welder, which has more than 65 standard welding waveforms for optimized arc performance in specific applications, and powers Stick, DC TIG, Pulsed DC TIG, MIG, Pulsed MIG and Flux-Cored processes, including Pulse-on-Pulse, Power Mode, RapidArc and Rapid X. The Power Wave S500 is rated […]
September 27, 2012
Construction Equipment
BOMAG launches new tandem vibratory roller
Experience all-around visibility and intuitive controls with BOMAG’s BW100ADM-5 tandem vibratory roller, which features a specially developed operator’s platform that has a smaller diameter steering wheel, multifunctional travel lever, adjustable seat and circular instrumentation. Powered by a 20.2-horsepower water cooled Kubota diesel engine, the BW100ADM-5 delivers 3,822 pounds of centrifugal force at a 3,780-vpm frequency. […]
September 26, 2012
Business
Navistar discontinues MaxxForce 15, drops ICT+ terminology
Dealers key to International’s turnaround Navistar announced today it will drop its MaxxForce 15-liter heavy-duty diesel engine in favor of the Cummins ISX15, which will appear in ProStar+ tractors by year’s end. International will continue to build the MaxxForce 15 in the short-term until the order board is filled and then cease production. The announcement […]
September 26, 2012
Safety
HHP Summit: The safety of LNG
When the average person views Liquified Natural Gas as a dangerous, toxic fuel, liable to explode at the slightest spark, what’s an LNG provider to do? Try wielding beakers and balloons much like Bill Nye the Science Guy might. That’s how Erik Neandross, CEO of Gladstein, Neandross and Associates, demonstrated the safety, simplicity and non-toxic […]
September 26, 2012
Construction Equipment
Wells Fargo Equipment Finance releases Construction Quarterly for Q3-2012
Wells Fargo Equipment Finance has released the results of its Q3-2012 Construction Executive Survey. The results, published in the company’s Construction Quarterly, reveal an improvement in construction activity; about 61 percent of respondents felt the downturn in the construction industry would last at least another year, while 81 percent responded in this way a year […]
September 26, 2012
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