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Roadbuilding

Bridgestone Bandag announces price hike

Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions says it will increase prices six percent on its Bridgestone brand radial truck and bus tires, effective today. The company cited hikes in energy, fuel and raw material costs as the reasons for the increase.

July 2, 2010

Roadbuilding

New EPA guidance on retrofits

EPA’s Clean Diesel Campaign has issued new technical bulletins to for those considering using diesel oxidation catalysts or diesel particulate filters to retrofit their equipment, reports the Associated General Contractors of America’s Environmental Observer. In addition to a list of EPA-approved verified construction equipment retrofit technologies, the bulletins give guidance on the proper installation, operation and maintenance of […]

July 2, 2010

Maintenance

New EPA guidance on retrofits

EPA’s Clean Diesel Campaign has issued new technical bulletins to for those considering using diesel oxidation catalysts or diesel particulate filters to retrofit their equipment, reports the Associated General Contractors of America’s Environmental Observer. In addition to a list of EPA-approved verified construction equipment retrofit technologies, the bulletins give guidance on the proper installation, operation and maintenance of […]

July 2, 2010

Roadbuilding

Mike Anderson’s American Iron

There are equipment manufacturers who have understood the significance of a particular brand and done what they can to ensure that brand not only remains, but remains relevant.

July 1, 2010

Home

Three cities compete for new US Cat plant

News reports coming out of Montgomery, Alabama; Winston-Salem, North Carolina; and Spartanburg, South Carolina, say the cities are in the three-way competition for a new Caterpillar manufacturing plant. Up for grabs: a reported 500 jobs. The company is expected to announce the site in August. Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines told the Winston-Salem Journal he’s been […]

June 29, 2010

Roadbuilding

Sumitomo fully acquires LBX Company

CNH today announced the sale of its interest in LBX Company LLC to S.C.M. (America), Inc., an affiliate of Sumitomo (S.H.I.) Construction Machinery Co., Ltb. As a result of this transaction, LBX is now wholly owned by Sumitomo. “The decision to sell our interest in LBX is a continuation of the strategy we began in […]

May 10, 2010

Roadbuilding

Navistar: Five dealer network changes ‘will significantly strengthen’ company

Navistar, Inc. announced today that it has made five changes in its dealer network that the company says “will significantly strengthen its already industry-leading distribution and service channel.” “As conditions in the truck market continue to put more pressure on our customers, we are committed to providing them with North America’s most complete and capable […]

May 7, 2010

Business

AEM adds 17 new members: Find out who

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has announced the names of 17 new companies to join the international trade group, which provides business-development resources for the off-road equipment manufacturing industry. AEM members produce and market equipment, products and services used worldwide in the agriculture, construction, forestry, mining and utility sectors. Association services include product safety […]

May 6, 2010

Business

‘Start Us Up USA’ rally to support highway reauthorization slated for May 7 in Des Moines

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) will be holding a regional “Start Us Up USA” rally in Des Moines, Iowa, to build support for highway reauthorization and related measures to help the equipment industry recover from the economic downturn. The event is slated for Friday, May 7 at 4 p.m. at the Iowa State Capitol Building […]

May 6, 2010

Roadbuilding

Walker Machinery represents NorAm compact motor graders

Walker Machinery, based in Belle, West Virginia, announced today that it now represents the NorAm 65E compact motor grader from their nine locations in West Virginia and Southeastern Ohio. The long time Caterpillar dealer will sell, rent, and support the 65E at each branch location including their Walker Express Cat Rental Stores. “Walker Machinery, a […]

April 29, 2010

Roadbuilding

Mack Trucks names Redhead Equipment as 2009 North American Distributor of the Year

Mack Trucks, Inc. named Redhead Equipment, Regina, Saskatchewan, as its 2009 North American Distributor of the Year. Mack Trucks, Inc. is part of the Volvo Group, a manufacturer of trucks, buses and construction equipment, drive systems for marine and industrial applications, aerospace components and services, and a producer of heavy-diesel engines (9- to 16- liter). […]

April 22, 2010

Roadbuilding

Volvo Trucks introduces the new Volvo FMX – purpose-engineered for the construction segment

Volvo Trucks is launching the rugged, new Volvo FMX. Built specifically for heavy construction tasks, this truck will be available on European markets in September, followed by a global rollout during the rest of the year. “We are extremely proud of this truck and can hardly wait to see it at work for our construction […]

April 21, 2010