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Material price changes from December 2009 to January 2010
The latest Producer Price Index data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) showed a 1.2 percent increase in finished goods over the month and an increase of 4.6 percent over the year. Capital equipment rose slightly at a 0.3 percent increase since December and a 0.1 increase since January 2009. Diesel fuel rose […]
February 18, 2010
Construction Equipment
Wells Fargo: Industry not optimistic in early 2010
According to the Wells Fargo construction industry survey for the first quarter 2010, most contractors and distributors are not optimistic that construction activity will improve within the year. Wells Fargo surveyed 43 service suppliers, 115 contractors and 181 distributors between January 4 and 13, 2010, for the report. More than 76 percent of those surveyed […]
February 16, 2010
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Caterpillar projects Tier 4 Interim price hikes
“The most aggressive and expensive product development initiative in Caterpillar history,” the equipment manufacturing giant’s Tier 4 Interim engine technology will utilize a “state-of-the-art integrated system” built upon the success of ACERT technology. To complement the new Clean Emissions Module (CEM), features such as new powertrain technologies and aftertreatment devices will be specifically tailored to […]
February 12, 2010
Equipment
Machine Matters – December 2009
Just looking at them you wouldn’t know that today’s generation of bulldozers is all that different from those produced in the middle of the decade. But underneath the familiar sheet metal of today’s mid-size machines sits a mother lode of new technology that in 2005 was just a twinkle in the engineers’ eyes. Weight and […]
February 12, 2010
Roadbuilding
First Word – December 2009: Whew!
The title of this month’s column is meant as a short way to say “this year has been a helluva ride for most of us, good riddance to 2009, and bring on some peace and rest during the holidays!” In a year that most experts called the worst since the Great Depression, not only did […]
February 12, 2010
Equipment
CARB postpones emissions compliance
Citing construction’s deep economic dip, the California Air Resources Board says it will issue a postponement of its March 1 emissions compliance deadline, and “until further notice, no enforcement action will be taken for noncompliance.” “The construction industry has felt the sting of the faltering economy with reduced activity and idled off-road equipment,” says James […]
February 12, 2010
Business
ASCC names new director of member services
The American Society of Concrete Contractors named Rocky R. Geans as the new director of member services. Geans will be responsible for providing the maximum value for membership and for promoting ASCC to prospective members. Geans is the owner of L.L. Geans Construction in Mishawaka, Indiana, a concrete subcontracting firm. He has served as a […]
February 11, 2010
Roadbuilding
Mike Anderson, veteran industry editor, joins Equipment World
TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– (January 2010) — Randall-Reilly, the premier business media and information company serving the construction and trucking industries, announces the addition of Michael D. Anderson to the company’s Construction Division. “Mike is well-known and respected throughout the construction equipment industry,” says Marcia Gruver, editorial director, construction division. “We’re excited about the leadership and professionalism […]
February 9, 2010
Business
Volvo CE and VT LeeBoy finalize strategic alliance
Volvo Construction Equipment and VT LeeBoy have finalized a strategic alliance agreement for LeeBoy to supply certain pavers and road wideners to Volvo dealers under the Blaw-Knox brand. LeeBoy will also take full responsibility for product support of these machines, including the existing field population. The equipment will be marketed under the Blaw-Knox brand under […]
February 9, 2010
Construction Equipment
LeeBoy to supply pavers, road wideners to Volvo
LeeBoy will provide some models of Blaw-Knox pavers and road wideners to Volvo dealers under the terms of a strategic alliance between Volvo Construction Equipment and VT LeeBoy. LeeBoy will provide product support under the five-year agreement. Upgraded and redesigned Blaw-Knox road widener models RW100 and RW195D and paver models PF150 and PF161 will be […]
February 8, 2010
Construction Equipment
Case gives away three skid steers
Case Construction Equipment awarded three winners in its Rockin’ Block Party sweepstakes with a new Case 430 skid steer loader valued at more than $47,000. A random drawing on December 14, 2009, selected American Abatement of San Antonio, Texas; WWF Construction of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; and R-Crow Construction of Terrell, Texas, as grand prize winners. Case also announced winners of […]
February 8, 2010
Business
Maxwell Systems introduces ProContractorMX at WOC
Maxwell Systems introduced ProContractorMX 2.0, an all-in-one construction business management software system, at World of Concrete on Tuesday. The product gives contractors end-to-end control of business operations, including takeoff estimating, bidding and proposals, project management, materials procurement, financials, employee and equipment management, intelligent dashboards and reporting and analysis. “This product has been under development for almost […]
February 3, 2010
Construction Equipment
Wyco launches new concrete vibrator at World of Concrete
Wyco Tool launched the Sure Speed concrete vibrator at World of Concrete on Wednesday. The Sure Speed motor produces uniform and repeatable vibration, and the operator needs only one motor for any head and shaft combination. The design controls vibrator speed and lowers the amount of concrete bleeding. “The Sure Speed is designed to decrease […]
February 3, 2010
Construction Equipment
Sennebogen opens North Carolina facility
Sennebogen opened its new 54,000-square-foot facility in Stanley, North Carolina, in December 2009. The facility offers a complete inventory warehouse, training center and six bays for shipping and receiving. The warehouse houses replacement components and parts for distribution to dealers. It keeps an inventory of different hydraulic and mechanical components as well as a selection […]
February 1, 2010
Business
Terex sells generator line to Cummins
The Terex Aerial Work Platforms segment of Terex sold its generator product line to Cummins Power Generation for an undisclosed amount. The company says the sale comes as an overall strategic plan to put more focus on the aerial equipment business. Warranty for Terex units will continue through the end of 201. Terex AWP will […]
February 1, 2010
Construction Equipment
Ritchie: 6,000 items up for bid
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, gearing up for its massive annual auction in Orlando, Florida, says it will sell close to 6,000 items Feb. 15-19. The auction will feature equipment from more than 400 consignors, including Ring Power, Kelly Tractor and Young’s Contracting. Last year, the auction attracted  7,600 bidders from 75 countries. Out-of-state bidders bought about 80 percent […]
January 28, 2010
Construction Equipment
Bigge opens Texas facility
Bigge Equipment opened a new facility in Houston, Texas, for rental and sale of rough terrain, crawler and tower cranes. The new facility will matinain its own fleet of cranes and will have access to heavy lift and specialty transportation equipment from the company’s nationwide network. For more information on crane requirements in the Gulf […]
January 27, 2010
Construction Equipment
Terex sells two products
Following the selling of its mining line to Bucyrus in December, another division of Terex has announced product divestitures. The Terex Aerial Work Platform segment of Terex announced today it would sell its generators to Cummins Power Generation, and its power buggies to Indy Equipment, an equipment dealer based in Independence, Ohio. According to Terex, […]
January 26, 2010
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