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Safety
NRMCA adds two publications
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association added two publications to its library of tools to help personnel in the ready mixed concrete industry. The first publication, Lifting and Chute Handling Safety, is a CD-based PowerPoint presentation and instructor notes designed to teach employees the importance of lifting and chute handling. Two instructor-led exercises, training documentation […]
August 26, 2009
Business
September 2009
Women Construction Owners and Executives, USA Fall Meeting September 14, 2009 Caesars Palace Las Vegas, Nevada www.wcoeusa.org 800-788-3548 IPLOCA 43rd Annual Convention Septmeber 14-18, 2009 Fairmont San Francisco San Francisco, California www.iploca.com SteelDay American Institute of Steel Construction September 18, 2009 Millenium Park Chicago, Illinois www.aisc.org/chicago Hardhat Comedy Tour September 19, 2009 The Egg Albany, […]
August 26, 2009
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Construction Equipment
Mahindra exec named to AEM board
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announced the election of Mani Iyer to its board of directors. Iyer is the current president of Mahindra USA in Tomball, Texas.
August 20, 2009
Technology
AEM names new members
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) elected 20 companies to membership in the international trade group. New AEM companies include: Associated Global Systems (New Hyde Park, New York) Bader Rutter & Associates (Brookfield, Wisconsin) Craig Manufacturing (Hartland, New Brunswick, Canada) Delta Solutions (Reggio Emilia, Italy) Drilling World (San Leandro, California) Eisenmann (Crystal Lake, Illinois) Elobau […]
August 20, 2009
Business
AEM announces conference dates
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announced that the 2009 annual conference will be held November 15-17 at the Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa in Hollywood, Florida. The event, themed “Now is the Time,” will focus on surviving the recession and handling future business challenges. For more information on the 2009 annual conference, visit AEM’s […]
August 20, 2009
Construction Equipment
Volvo Rents opens new rental center is Massachusetts
Volvo Rents announced the opening of a new equipment rental center in Southborough, Massachusetts. The new center will operate in the same location as the Volvo Construction Equipment and Services (VCES) operation at 300 Turnpike Road. For directions and contact information for the Southborough, Massachusetts, operation, visit the Volvo Rents website.
August 19, 2009
Construction Equipment
Rocky Mountain Dealerships announces increases in net sales, net income
Rocky Mountain Dealerships announced a 64.5 percent increase in net sales for the second quarter 2009. Net sales for the quarter totaled $155.1 million, an improvement from net sales of $61.7 million in the same quarter last year. The company also reported an increase of 33 percent in net income to $3.8 million, or $0.28 […]
August 18, 2009
Construction Equipment
Material price changes from June to July 2009
Percent change from June to July 2009/ July 2008 to July 2009 Gasoline — -8.8 / -45.2 No. 2 Diesel fuel– -9.0 / -59.7 Crude petroleum– -15.9 / -58.7 Synthetic rubber– -2.2 / -17.2 Plastic construction products– -0.2 / -1.0 Softwood Lumber– +6.7 / -10.1 Hardwood Lumber– +0.8 / -8.4 Plywood– +2.1 / -7.8 Steel […]
August 18, 2009
Construction Equipment
E2 Systems introduces portable concrete conveyor
E2 Systems’ portable concrete conveyor is designed to attach to any front-end wheel loader, eliminating the need for extra equipment on the job site. The attachment fits loaders with a 2 1/2-cubic-yard capacity or larger. The conveyor is operated from the inside of the cab using the hydraulic controls and the power of the wheel […]
August 17, 2009
Business
KJ Electric partners with Industrial Electronic Services
KJ Electric announced a new partnership with Ontario-based Industrial Electronic Services. The partnership will bring more business to the company’s six Upstate New York locations by allowing customers to bring in almost any electronic equipment for repairs.
August 17, 2009
Construction Equipment
R.W. Moore adds to sales, parts teams
R.W. Moore Equipment has hired David Foss as a parts specialist for parts manager Allen Foster in the Greenville, North Carolina, branch. David Vendemia will work in the company’s construction sales team as an account manager for several counties in North Carolina.
August 17, 2009
Construction Equipment
California gets $85 million for 53 transportation projects statewide
The California Transportation Commission (CTC) has allocated $85 million for 53 transportation projects statewide, including $5 million in federal economic stimulus funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act). The remaining $80 million in allocations came from assorted transportation accounts funded by state and federal dollars. California leads the nation with […]
August 13, 2009
Business
EW on Facebook
If you haven’t had a chance to yet, check out Equipment World’s newest way to connect with you – our readers – now on Facebook. We want to hear your opinions about what’s going on with your business, allow you to share photos and post videos showing all things construction. Thanks for your continued support of Equipment […]
August 5, 2009
Construction Equipment
Volvo sees drop in sales
Volvo Construction Equipment reported net sales of SEK 9.15 billion (approximately $1.2 billion) in its second quarter 2009 financial results. The results showed a 45-percent decline in net sales from SEK 16.73 billion in the second quarter of 2008. Net sales worldwide for 2009 thus far total SEK 17.3 billion, or $2.3 billion, compared to […]
August 4, 2009
Technology
Maxwell releases new software database
Improve estimating speed and accuracy with Maxwell Systems’ Estimating Framing Database. The new software offers users comprehensive updates of material, labor and equipment prices, all of which can be updated with Global Updates, by category or with specific materials. It also allows fast takeoff, flexibility and ease of use with Maxwell’s American Contractor and Management […]
August 4, 2009
Construction Equipment
Bauma 2010 offers more exhibition space, improvements
Bauma 2010, an international showcase for construction, building, mining and material machines and equipment, will offer attendees the most exhibition space in the show’s history. The fully booked exhibition space will measure 555,000 square meters (5,382,131 sq ft) and will have additional, temporary halls for the 2010 show. Along with an 8 percent increase in […]
August 3, 2009
Safety
Trucks – August 2009
Nissan’s Titan Pro-4X Off-Road Series does double-duty by plowing through rough jobsites and hauling loads of cargo. Now in its fifth year producing full-size trucks, Nissan continues to deliver jobsite-ready performers with its 2009 Titan Pro-4X Off-Road Series. This hefty four-wheel drive truck proves capable of rolling through mud and muck thanks to large, all-terrain […]
August 3, 2009
Workforce
Reporter
While double-digit construction unemployment figures have delayed its workforce marketing and recruiting initiative (see October 2008 Equipment World), the Construction Workforce Development Center is forging ahead with its Labor Supply /Demand Forecasting Model. CWDC is recruiting both owners and contractors to provide project and labor forecast information on its www.cwdcforecasting.com website, launched in January. “We’ve […]
August 3, 2009
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