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Dealers

Bronto Skylift adds TGM Wind Services as distributor in 10 states

Truck-mounted aerial work platform (AWP) manufacturer Bronto Skylift has added TGM Wind Services to its distributor network, providing the company’s products in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Michigan. Bronto Skylift and TGM have partnered since 2009 on AWP rental services. TGM specializes in the rental of AWPs to the […]

January 19, 2017

Roadbuilding

Fayat to buy Atlas Copco road construction equipment division Dynapac

Fayat has agreed to purchase the road construction equipment division, known under the Dynapac brand, of Atlas Copco, just one week after the latter announced it was divesting the group that makes rollers, pavers and planers. The sale is expected to be completed by the second quarter of this year. “We are very happy and […]

January 19, 2017

Construction Equipment

Case SV340 skid steer makes debut

World of Concrete gave us a chance to kick the tires on Case Construction Equipment’s newest and largest-ever skid steer, the 3,400-rated operating capacity SV340. The model, which debuted at the GIE landscaping show this past October in Louisville, is making its first appearance at a construction show here. The vertical-lift SV340 is a beefed […]

January 18, 2017

Construction Equipment

Terex Bid-Well launches sidewalk paver attachment at World of Concrete

Terex Bid-Well has launched a sidewalk paver attachment designed to be mounted to any Terex Bid-Well 2450, 3600 and 4800 roller paver and can be operated by one worker. The company made the announcement during the 2017 World of Concrete show in Las Vegas. The unit is self-powered by a 14-horsepower engine and features a […]

January 18, 2017

Construction Equipment

Minnich Manufacturing showcases A-1 dowel pin drills at World of Concrete

Minnich Manufacturing is showcasing its A-1 Series concrete dowel pin drills at the World of Concrete this week. The single-gang, on-grade models can be configured to drill four ways: horizontally, vertically, into a wall or 6 inches from a corner, eliminating the need to purchase additional equipment or conversion kits. Repositioning is easy, says the company, […]

January 18, 2017

Dealers

Bandit expands Bobcat of Connecticut territory for its chippers, stump grinders

Bandit Industries has expanded the territory of Bobcat of Connecticut for its hand-fed chippers and stump grinders and will service customers in western Massachusetts in addition to Connecticut. In business for more than 25 years, Bobcat of Connecticut joined Bandit’s dealership network in 2015. This expansion comes via the exit of Tyler Equipment Corporation, which […]

January 18, 2017

Vocational

Mack adds Rolling Start and Auto Neutral to mDrive AMTs

Mack Trucks has introduced Rolling Start and Auto Neutral, two new safety features for its mDrive and mDrive HD automated manual transmissions. The announcement was made during the 2017 World of Concrete show. Mack Construction Product Manager Tim Wrinkle says the updates are well suited to paving and concrete applications. “mDRIVE Rolling Start is mainly […]

January 18, 2017

Construction Equipment

In push for compact equipment market, Vacuworx unveils line of vacuum lifting systems for skid steers, mini-excavators and others

Unveiled Tuesday at the World of Concrete, the new CM 3 Compact Modular Vacuum Lifting System from Vacuworx is designed to give you vacuum lifting capability with skid steers, compact track loaders, articulating wheel loaders and mini excavators. The modular design can be fitted with different pads and lift to up to 6,600 pounds. It […]

January 17, 2017

Construction Equipment

Terex Bid-Well unveils remote control options for roller paver lines at World of Concrete

Terex Bid-Well has unveiled three remote control options designed to make setting adjustments to their 2450, 3600 and 4800 roller pavers from ground level while paving. The new options were on display during the 2017 World of Concret e show. “While paving, it is common for the operator to make minor adjustments to machine settings,” […]

January 17, 2017

Dealers

Seven dealer best practices to provide customer value from machine servicing

There are seven best practices dealers can adopt to provide optimum customer value from their service departments, according to George Russell, co-founder of Machinery Advisors Consortium. Russell ran an educational session focusing on service for dealers during the recent Associated Equipment Distributors 2017 Summit and CONDEX. These best practices were developed from the results of […]

January 17, 2017

Gear

‘Cooling’ hard hat designed to reduce risk of heat stroke in construction workers

As workers toil in the fierce desert heat of Qatar as that country prepares to host a World Cup in 2022, organizers say they hope to reduce their risk of heat stroke with a new hard hat. According to a report from Reuters, scientists at Qatar University have developed a solar-powered ‘cooling’ hard hat. The […]

January 17, 2017

Dealers

Hyundai CE Americas recognizes 7 top dealers for 2016 at AED Summit

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas recognized seven top performing dealers of 2016, including Dealer of the Year and Rookie Dealer of the Year, during a North American dealer meeting held concurrently with the recent 2017 AED Summit in Chicago. “Hyundai has served the North American construction equipment market for more than 25 years. Throughout that time, […]

January 17, 2017