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Construction Equipment: Page 558
Business
IronPlanet partners with Oldcastle Materials
IronPlanet, an online marketplace for used construction equipment, partnered with Oldcastle Materials, making the online auction company one of its qualified agents for equipment disposal. Oldcastle Materials, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is one of the nation’s leading suppliers of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete and paving services. With its large and dispersed fleet of equipment, […]
November 22, 2010
Construction Equipment
2010 Contractor’s Dream Package winner named
Equipment World magazine has named Mario Ramos of Mar-Con Services in Pasadena, Texas, as the winner of the Equipment World 2010 Contractor’s Dream Package. Ramos received his prize package worth more than $100,000 in products and services during Equipment World’s Contractor’s Dream Package Winner Event on Nov. 10. The event was hosted by Chastang Ford […]
November 16, 2010
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Equipment
Off-road equipment industry publishes Tier 4 FAQ report
Five leading off-road equipment industry associations published a “frequently asked questions” report about Tier 4 technology. These standards apply to new diesel engines used in off-road equipment beginning in 2011. Groups such as the Associated Equipment Distributors, Association of Equipment Manufacturers, American Rental Association, Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association and North American Equipment Dealers Association collaborated […]
November 16, 2010
Construction Equipment
JCB: 18 new skid steer models in 2011
JCB announced it would take the skid steer market head on with the introduction of 18 “price competitive” Series 3 models in 2011. According to John Patterson, deputy chairman, the company’s move from 8 to 18 skid steer models was driven by two factors: the desire to add vertical-lift models to the company’s previous radial-lift only line […]
November 16, 2010
Construction Equipment
LB Performance Paving debuts Blaw-Knox lineup
LB Performance Paving Products, the recently created division of LeeBoy, says it will launch a new line of Blaw-Knox branded commercial pavers and road wideners. In an agreement with Volvo Construction Equipment, LeeBoy has licensed the Blaw-Knox brand and will debut the commerical line at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in March. All products will be produced at the […]
November 16, 2010
Maintenance
Transportation leaders laud 15-cent gas hike proposal
Leaders from a coalition of transportation interests are lauding a draft proposal released by the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform. “We applaud the draft proposal released today [Nov. 11] by the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform co-chairs to increase the gas tax by 15 cents to support vital transportation infrastructure improvements. […]
November 16, 2010
Business
Cat acquires Bucyrus for $8.6 billion
Caterpillar has agreed to acquire Bucyrus International for $8.6 billion, including net debt. The acquisition is part of Cat’s “key strategic imperative to expand its leadership in the mining equipment industry.” Caterpillar says the acquisition will also help it “capitalize on the robust long-term outlook for commodities” that’s being driven by rapid growth in emerging […]
November 16, 2010
Business
Schwarze, Wells Fargo offer financing program
Schwarze Industries has teamed up with Wells Fargo Equipment Finance Inc. (WFEFI) to offer a new financing program for Schwarze sweeping and road maintenance equipment. Financial product options with the new program include equipment loans, terminal rental adjustment clause (TRAC) leases, and municipal equipment financing. Terms range in length from 36 to 60 months, and […]
November 15, 2010
Construction Equipment
Henderson Products hires VP of sales and marketing
Henderson Products has hired Robert McKinley as its new vice president of sales and marketing. McKinley has been involved in the truck equipment industry for several years, most recently serving as the president and CEO of SIDUMP’R Trailer Co. in Plainview, Neb. His career includes executive responsibilities with large and middle market manufacturers.
November 15, 2010
Construction Equipment
2010 WINNER – Mario Ramos – Mar-Con Services – Pasadena, TX
Houston, TX (November 10th, 2010) – Equipment World magazine has named Mario Ramos of Mar-Con Services, Pasadena, TX, as the winner of the Equipment World 2010 Contractor’s Dream Package. Ramos received his prize package worth more than $100,000 in products and services during Equipment World’s Contractor’s Dream Package Winner Event on November 10th. The event […]
November 11, 2010
Construction Equipment
Wacker Neuson’s sees merger as a success
The three-year anniversary of the Wacker Neuson merger provides proof of success. Taking stock since the merger on Oct. 31, 2007, the Group reports positive progress, having reached key milestones defined during the merger, such as customer acceptance, launch of compact equipment in further markets and expansion of product portfolio for the agricultural sector. The […]
November 10, 2010
Business
AEM names 2010 Hall of Fame inductees
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has inducted Jim Gorman of The Gorman-Rupp Co. and Dr. Hans Liebherr of Liebherr Co. into the AEM Hall of Fame. The AEM Hall of Fame seeks to create a wider public understanding and appreciation of the industry’s role — not only in the past but for the future […]
November 10, 2010
Safety
Product Report
Lighting in a compact package Marcia Gruver Doyle Now road and bridge contractors, rental houses and others can fit up to 11 fully-assembled light towers on a standard 48-foot flatbed, allowing easy distribution of lights along long road projects or the ability to take care of multiple-jobsite lighting needs with one load. Doosan’s LightSource Compact […]
November 10, 2010
Equipment
On Record
A rule delayed By Marcia Gruver Doyle When the Associated General Contractors of America and the California Air Resources Board said on October 7 they were issuing a joint statement, it could only mean one thing: CARB was backing off on its off-road emissions regs. And so CARB now says it will delay large-fleet enforcement […]
November 10, 2010
Business
Contractor of the Year Finalist
Carl Showalter Charlotte, North Carolina Keeping things simple and letting the work speak for itself is this contractor’s calling card. Showalter Construction Year started: 1986 Annual volume: $14 million Markets served: Public, commercial and industrial site preparation and roadway construction  Carl Showalter had everything planned out. A VMI grad with a degree in civil […]
November 9, 2010
Business
Final Take
By Equipment World Staff  Get involved Project EverGreen and The Boss Snow Plow have joined forces to help America’s military through SnowCare for Troops, a nationwide program that provides free snow removal services for the families of members of the military serving overseas. The initiative follows the success of GreenCare for Troops, which has […]
November 9, 2010
Business
Machine Matters
Heavy trucks, Heavy drama 2010 may have been the Year of the Engine in trucks, but 2011 welcomes an old engine supplier into the full truck game By Mike Anderson Yellow iron customers who also buy heavy-duty trucks are about to enter a new era of choice, opportunity and perhaps conflict. The dominant brand of […]
November 9, 2010
Maintenance
Maintenance
Building green LEED certified shop facilities can make your technicians and office personnel happier, healthier and more productive – and give you a professional edge on the competition. By Tom Jackson All too often shops and maintenance facilities are ill-lit and dingy; cold in winter, hot in summer. No wonder contractors complain that it’s hard […]
November 9, 2010
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