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Portable Fascination By Marcia Gruver That people are sometimes entranced with what you probably take for granted – the power and performance of hydraulics – comes as no surprise to Alisa and Jason Bennett, owners of Bennett Contracting, Bradenton, Florida. In fact they are basing a side business – People at Play – on just […]

January 27, 2012

Roadbuilding

Ritchie Bros. sells $3.7 billion of equipment in 2011

Vancouver, Canada-based Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers sold nearly $3.7 billion of equipment at 339 unreserved auctions around the world in 2011 for the world’s largest on-site and online auctioneer of heavy equipment and trucks. This represents a 12-percent increase in gross auction proceeds from 2010 and the highest gross auction proceeds in company history. The Company […]

December 21, 2011

Business

United buys RSC

In a $4.2 billion transaction, United Rentals has bought the number-two player in the rental market, RSC Holdings. United Rentals says the buy creates a company with “more attractive business mix, greater scale and enhanced growth prospects.” In addition, the combination will accelerate United’s growth with industrial customers and “provide a lower cost base and […]

December 20, 2011

Construction Equipment

World of Concrete adds app

World of Concrete show producers have released an app available for the iPhone, Android and Blackberry, designed to give attendees alerts, interactive floor plans and networking tools for the construction equipment trade show. To access the app, iPhone and Android users can visit the App Store or Android Market on their phone and search for […]

December 19, 2011

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United/RSC merger details

During an investor presentation this morning, United Rentals and RSC announced the following details of their merger: * The combined companies will have a customer mix of about 47 percent commercial/construction and 35 percent industrial/non-construction, with other markets such as infrastructure and residential rentals taking up the balance. Both companies have considered large customers and […]

December 16, 2011

Roadbuilding

Caterpillar: D9T track-type tractor upgrades boost productivity, performance

New features on the Caterpillar D9T Track-Type Tractor include enhanced operator safety, comfort, and convenience, while also refining the performance and productivity. The machine is powered by a Cat C18 engine with ACERT Technology, rated at 410 horsepower with an operating weight of more than 110,000 pounds.,New features on the Caterpillar D9T Track-Type Tractor include enhanced operator safety, comfort, and convenience, while also refining the performance and productivity. The machine is powered by a Cat C18 engine with ACERT Technology, rated at 410 horsepower with an operating weight of more than 110,000 pounds.,New features on the Caterpillar D9T Track-Type Tractor include enhanced operator safety, comfort, and convenience, while also refining the performance and productivity. The machine is powered by a Cat C18 engine with ACERT Technology, rated at 410 horsepower with an operating weight of more than 110,000 pounds.,New features on the Caterpillar D9T Track-Type Tractor include enhanced operator safety, comfort, and convenience, while also refining the performance and productivity. The machine is powered by a Cat C18 engine with ACERT Technology, rated at 410 horsepower with an operating weight of more than 110,000 pounds.,New features on the Caterpillar D9T Track-Type Tractor include enhanced operator safety, comfort, and convenience, while also refining the performance and productivity. The machine is powered by a Cat C18 engine with ACERT Technology, rated at 410 horsepower with an operating weight of more than 110,000 pounds.,New features on the Caterpillar D9T Track-Type Tractor include enhanced operator safety, comfort, and convenience, while also refining the performance and productivity. The machine is powered by a Cat C18 engine with ACERT Technology, rated at 410 horsepower with an operating weight of more than 110,000 pounds.,New features on the Caterpillar D9T Track-Type Tractor include enhanced operator safety, comfort, and convenience, while also refining the performance and productivity. The machine is powered by a Cat C18 engine with ACERT Technology, rated at 410 horsepower with an operating weight of more than 110,000 pounds.,New features on the Caterpillar D9T Track-Type Tractor include enhanced operator safety, comfort, and convenience, while also refining the performance and productivity. The machine is powered by a Cat C18 engine with ACERT Technology, rated at 410 horsepower with an operating weight of more than 110,000 pounds.,New features on the Caterpillar D9T Track-Type Tractor include enhanced operator safety, comfort, and convenience, while also refining the performance and productivity. The machine is powered by a Cat C18 engine with ACERT Technology, rated at 410 horsepower with an operating weight of more than 110,000 pounds.,New features on the Caterpillar D9T Track-Type Tractor include enhanced operator safety, comfort, and convenience, while also refining the performance and productivity. The machine is powered by a Cat C18 engine with ACERT Technology, rated at 410 horsepower with an operating weight of more than 110,000 pounds.,New features on the Caterpillar D9T Track-Type Tractor include enhanced operator safety, comfort, and convenience, while also refining the performance and productivity. The machine is powered by a Cat C18 engine with ACERT Technology, rated at 410 horsepower with an operating weight of more than 110,000 pounds.,New features on the Caterpillar D9T Track-Type Tractor include enhanced operator safety, comfort, and convenience, while also refining the performance and productivity. The machine is powered by a Cat C18 engine with ACERT Technology, rated at 410 horsepower with an operating weight of more than 110,000 pounds.

December 15, 2011

Roadbuilding

Volvo Rents expands to Canada

In 2011, Volvo Rents acquired more than 50 companies in the United States. Recently, however, the brand announced its first acquisition north of the border with the recent signing of the Centreline Group of Rental Companies, a six-location construction equipment rental company found throughout Ontario, Canada. This new acquisition lifts Volvo Rents’ North American location total to more than 90 stores.,In 2011, Volvo Rents acquired more than 50 companies in the United States. Recently, however, the brand announced its first acquisition north of the border with the recent signing of the Centreline Group of Rental Companies, a six-location construction equipment rental company found throughout Ontario, Canada. This new acquisition lifts Volvo Rents’ North American location total to more than 90 stores.,In 2011, Volvo Rents acquired more than 50 companies in the United States. Recently, however, the brand announced its first acquisition north of the border with the recent signing of the Centreline Group of Rental Companies, a six-location construction equipment rental company found throughout Ontario, Canada. This new acquisition lifts Volvo Rents’ North American location total to more than 90 stores.,In 2011, Volvo Rents acquired more than 50 companies in the United States. Recently, however, the brand announced its first acquisition north of the border with the recent signing of the Centreline Group of Rental Companies, a six-location construction equipment rental company found throughout Ontario, Canada. This new acquisition lifts Volvo Rents’ North American location total to more than 90 stores.,In 2011, Volvo Rents acquired more than 50 companies in the United States. Recently, however, the brand announced its first acquisition north of the border with the recent signing of the Centreline Group of Rental Companies, a six-location construction equipment rental company found throughout Ontario, Canada. This new acquisition lifts Volvo Rents’ North American location total to more than 90 stores.,In 2011, Volvo Rents acquired more than 50 companies in the United States. Recently, however, the brand announced its first acquisition north of the border with the recent signing of the Centreline Group of Rental Companies, a six-location construction equipment rental company found throughout Ontario, Canada. This new acquisition lifts Volvo Rents’ North American location total to more than 90 stores.,In 2011, Volvo Rents acquired more than 50 companies in the United States. Recently, however, the brand announced its first acquisition north of the border with the recent signing of the Centreline Group of Rental Companies, a six-location construction equipment rental company found throughout Ontario, Canada. This new acquisition lifts Volvo Rents’ North American location total to more than 90 stores.,In 2011, Volvo Rents acquired more than 50 companies in the United States. Recently, however, the brand announced its first acquisition north of the border with the recent signing of the Centreline Group of Rental Companies, a six-location construction equipment rental company found throughout Ontario, Canada. This new acquisition lifts Volvo Rents’ North American location total to more than 90 stores.

December 15, 2011

Roadbuilding

Doosan, Equipment World mag award light tower in Contractor’s Dream Package sweepstakes

Maryland contractor Jonathan Kimmett of Arrowhead Enterprises, Crownsville, Md., has been awarded a new LSC (LightSource Compact) light tower from Doosan Portable Power as part of a prize package of construction equipment worth almost $100,000. The prize package was recently awarded in the Equipment World 2011 Contractor’s Dream Package sweepstakes. Equipment World is a sister […]

November 22, 2011

Equipment

New Kohler diesel engines bypass DPF solution

Applying “tried-and-true technologies from the on-road diesel marketplace,” Kohler and sister engine brand Lombardini have developed a new family of Tier 4 Final emissions-compliant power solutions that avoid the use of particulate filters. In advance of the various 2013 worldwide emissions requirements, the result will be industrial, agricultural, landscaping or even smaller construction equipment powered […]

October 25, 2011

Roadbuilding

Deere: Focusing on U.S. competitiveness

The Council on Competitiveness is a non-partisan and non-governmental organization that convenes top private and public sector leaders to address America's long-term competitiveness challenges. Deere is keenly interested in competitiveness as the company aspires to global growth of its two main equipment businesses – agriculture and construction. Products for export to countries outside the U.S. can total 20 to 30 percent or more of the output at some John Deere factories in the U.S.,The Council on Competitiveness is a non-partisan and non-governmental organization that convenes top private and public sector leaders to address America's long-term competitiveness challenges. Deere is keenly interested in competitiveness as the company aspires to global growth of its two main equipment businesses – agriculture and construction. Products for export to countries outside the U.S. can total 20 to 30 percent or more of the output at some John Deere factories in the U.S.,The Council on Competitiveness is a non-partisan and non-governmental organization that convenes top private and public sector leaders to address America's long-term competitiveness challenges. Deere is keenly interested in competitiveness as the company aspires to global growth of its two main equipment businesses – agriculture and construction. Products for export to countries outside the U.S. can total 20 to 30 percent or more of the output at some John Deere factories in the U.S.,The Council on Competitiveness is a non-partisan and non-governmental organization that convenes top private and public sector leaders to address America's long-term competitiveness challenges. Deere is keenly interested in competitiveness as the company aspires to global growth of its two main equipment businesses – agriculture and construction. Products for export to countries outside the U.S. can total 20 to 30 percent or more of the output at some John Deere factories in the U.S.,The Council on Competitiveness is a non-partisan and non-governmental organization that convenes top private and public sector leaders to address America's long-term competitiveness challenges. Deere is keenly interested in competitiveness as the company aspires to global growth of its two main equipment businesses – agriculture and construction. Products for export to countries outside the U.S. can total 20 to 30 percent or more of the output at some John Deere factories in the U.S.,The Council on Competitiveness is a non-partisan and non-governmental organization that convenes top private and public sector leaders to address America's long-term competitiveness challenges. Deere is keenly interested in competitiveness as the company aspires to global growth of its two main equipment businesses – agriculture and construction. Products for export to countries outside the U.S. can total 20 to 30 percent or more of the output at some John Deere factories in the U.S.,The Council on Competitiveness is a non-partisan and non-governmental organization that convenes top private and public sector leaders to address America's long-term competitiveness challenges. Deere is keenly interested in competitiveness as the company aspires to global growth of its two main equipment businesses – agriculture and construction. Products for export to countries outside the U.S. can total 20 to 30 percent or more of the output at some John Deere factories in the U.S.

October 19, 2011

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FMI: Mixed signs for third quarter

Construction consultant FMI’s third quarter report calls for a 2 percent total construction growth in 2011 and 6 percent for 2012. While the firm notes that this forecast may sound like ambitious growth, in constant 2006 dollars, it means a drop of 1 percent in 2011 and 3 percent for 2012. “To put it in […]

October 11, 2011

Roadbuilding

Associations support Clean Construction Act

The Associated General Contractors of America and the Clean Air Task Force say emissions from diesel construction equipment will be significantly reduced at major highway projects in the most polluted areas if the Clean Construction Act of 2011 introduced today by Rep. Richard Hanna (R-N.Y.) and Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Md.) is enacted. AGC and CATF […]

October 7, 2011