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Business

Construction adds 36,000 jobs; home starts end 2016 on strength of multi-family units

The latest data from the federal government indicate increases in both construction employment and the start of construction on new homes. The U.S. construction industry added 36,000 jobs in January and now employs 6.809 million Americans, according to preliminary data from the Labor Department. The figure represents a 2.5-percent increase over the January 2016 employment total […]

February 6, 2017

Business

CNH Industrial 2016 revenues down 4% to $24.9 billion, net loss for the year

CNH Industrial reports $24.9 billion in revenue for 2016, down 4 percent compared to last year, with a net loss of $249 million following a non-tax deductible charge of $551 million following a European Commission settlement and a $60 million charge related to the repurchase of parts of Case New Holland Industrial Inc. Adjusted net […]

February 3, 2017

Dealers

Ritchie Bros. auction features more than 7,200 items, Volvo Golden Hauler

The Ritchie Bros. February Orlando auction, set for Feb. 20-24 has more than 7,200 items consigned from more than 650 equipment owners. It also will feature Volvo’s 50th anniversary “Golden Hauler” articulated dump truck to be sold for charity. The company says some of equipment available for auction so far include 520 excavators, 195 wheel […]

February 3, 2017

Construction Equipment

Manitou unveils 4 new Mustang/Gehl compact track loader models

Manitou, Mustang and Gehl wasted no time unveiling the many models they have to offer this year at an “Unlock the Future” event. Focusing on serving niche markets, rental markets and the heavy construction market, they introduced new skid loaders, compact track loaders, telescopic articulated loaders and telescopic handlers. “For the past multiple years, most all […]

February 3, 2017

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What to see at ConExpo 2017: Case, Volvo, Hyundai in the North Hall

The big show is fast approaching, and ConExpo exhibitors have given us a sneak peek into what they’ll have in store for those attending the March 7-11 massive exhibition. Here’s the spotlight on three exhibitors in the North Hall: Case Construction Equipment, booth N-11825 The G Series Tier 4 Final wheel loader lineup from Case […]

February 3, 2017

Dealers

Hyundai CE Dealer Rueter’s adds branch in southern Minnesota

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas dealer Reuter’s has opened a new branch in Albert Lea, Minnesota, expanding the Carroll, Iowa-based operation into the southern part of the state. The company, founded in 1951, has seven other branch locations serving Iowa, Nebraska and southeastern South Dakota. “Hyundai congratulates one of our long-established dealerships, Rueter’s, on its continued […]

February 2, 2017

Construction Equipment

Wacker Neuson adds 3001 Concrete Edition to 3-ton dumper lineup

Wacker Neuson’s  3001 Concrete Edition of its 3-ton dumper uses a specially-designed concrete chute to deliver and place concrete. Using feedback from concrete contractors, Wacker Neuson engineers designed the chute, which along with the dumper’s bucket shape, gives users the ability to transport and place concrete with less spilling.  The company shaped the metal chute with high side […]

February 2, 2017

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What to see at ConExpo 2017: Kubota, Topcon, Vacuworx, Indeco in the North Hall

The big show is fast approaching, and ConExpo exhibitors have given us a sneak peek into what they’ll have in store for those attending the March 7-11 massive exhibition. Here’s the spotlight on three exhibitors in the North Hall: Kubota Tractor, booth N-12567 Kubota’s addition to its KX excavator line, the 3-ton-class KX033-4, has a […]

February 2, 2017

Dealers

IronPlanet names Calhoon as vice president of data analytics and machine learning

Online equipment auctioneer IronPlanet has named Ken Calhoon as its vice president of data analytics and machine learning in charge of improving online and onsite event performance using “key data-based performance drivers.” The company says Calhoon has more than 30 years of experience in roles at Bain & Company, Mitsubishi Electronics, Forrester Research (vice president/consulting […]

February 1, 2017

Construction Equipment

John Deere launches Root Rakes for skids steers, CTLs, compact wheel loaders

John Deere has introduced it a new line of Root Rakes, which include models RR72, RR78 and RR84. Optimized to work with John Deere G- and E-Series skid steers and compact track loaders and K-Series compact wheel loaders, the attachments are designed for land clearing, ground leveling and moving materials away from buildings and obstructions. […]

February 1, 2017

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What to see at ConExpo 2017: US Radar, Asphalt Drum Mixers, Leica Geosystems in the Silver Lot

The big show is fast approaching, and ConExpo exhibitors have given us a sneak peek into what they’ll have in store for those attending the March 7-11 massive exhibition. Here’s the spotlight on three exhibitors in the Silver Lot: US Radar, booth S-5710 Seeker 5.0 simplifies the use ground-penetrating radar (GPR) software by automating several […]

February 1, 2017

Equipment Experts

Volvo adds to G-Series articulated dump trucks with launch of A45G

Volvo Construction Equipment has added increased tonnage to its G-Series articulated dump trucks with the addition of the A45G. “We have taken the industry’s best lineup of articulated haulers and made them better by increasing payload capacities and including a range of new features that make them even safer and more efficient than before,” says […]

January 31, 2017