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Toro-brand directional drills, riding trenchers discontinued as Toro realigns after Charles Machine Works buy
As expected, Toro is discontinuing its line of Toro-branded large horizontal directional drills and riding trenchers, following its acquisition of Charles Machine Works this year. The phased-out units include Toro’s DD226 and DD4050 directional drills and RT600 and RT1200 riding trenchers. Toro plans to continue producing all of its walk-behind trenchers, as well as its […]
August 19, 2019
Construction Equipment
Toro, Charles Machine Works discuss how the deal for the Ditch Witch brand went down
Toro and Charles Machine Works recently discussed the details of how the Ditch Witch deal came about. Learn more about the detail here on Equipment World.
February 19, 2019
Dealers
RST pipeline inspection tech products rebranded to Subsite
The R.S. Technical Services (RST) brand of pipeline inspections technologies has been changed to Subsite. Subsite Electronics bought RST last July. Along with changing the brand name, the RST colors will match the Subsite brand. Subsite says everything else will remain the same. Current RST dealers will continue to carry the products. Those products include […]
February 13, 2018
Dealers
Equipment roundup: Ram’s new Harvest Edition trucks; Volvo VNL Test Drive; Volvo unveils L20H, L25H loaders, Compact Assist for soil; American Augers intros M-300D cleaner, DD-240T HDD; New Atlas Copco pumps
Ram’s new Harvest Edition trucks designed for farmers Calling agriculture “part of the foundation” of which the truck maker’s success is built on, Ram has introduced a special edition pickup designed for farmers and their families. The new Harvest Edition will be available on Ram’s 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickups in all four-door Quad, Crew […]
October 24, 2017
Construction Equipment
American Augers intros M-300D cleaner, DD-240T HDD
American Augers’ new M-300D HDD fluid cleaning system got its first running at ICUEE, keeping a steady flow of material churning at the company’s booth. The company also used the demo show in Louisville, Kentucky, to launch its DD-240T Midi Rig horizontal directional drill. M-300D The HDD fluid cleaning system for 60- to 100-ton drill […]
October 18, 2017
Construction Equipment
What to see at ICUEE 2017: Caterpillar, Case, American Augers in Area K
ICUEE is preparing for record exhibit space for the October 3-5 Demo Show at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. Here is a sample of some of the equipment ICUEE attendees will see in Area K: Caterpillar, booth K135 Caterpillar will exhibit its M315F wheeled excavator, which features large working envelopes, high breakout forces and […]
August 15, 2017
Construction Equipment
These 3 directional drilling design advances pack more power, versatility in HDDs than ever before
The International Construction & Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) in Louisville at the end of this month promises an innovation showcase from makers of horizontal directional drills. Intelligent hydraulic systems, telematics, configurable controls, standardization of controls and displays that can be customized from the type of information shown to colors displayed to units of measure are […]
September 2, 2015
Construction Equipment
Design advances, continued strong demand horizontal directional drilling a bright spot
If there’s a bright spot in our murky economic recovery, it is horizontal directional drilling. HDD, strong for several years, is likely to remain a bright spot for some time. There have been adjustments in the market based on machine size and new vs. used, but the overall health remains, driven primarily by sewer, […]
September 1, 2013
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American Augers, Trencor retain brand identities after acquisition
American Augers drills and Trencor trenchers will retain their brand identities as they are incorporated into The Charles Machine Works; the media heralds improving metrics but problems and a weak economy remain;Jennifer Hicks spoke with members of the Associated General Contractors of America on four areas the construction industry should continue to watch over .
December 1, 2012
Business
American Augers, Trencor retain brand identities after acquisition
American Augers drills and Trencor trenchers will retain their brand identities as they are incorporated into The Charles Machine Works (CMW) fold, says Tiffany Sewell-Howard, CEO. “American Augers (AA) will remain a separate entity, similar to our HammerHead acquisition, and production of Trencor products will be moved to the AA facility in Ohio,” said Sewell-Howard […]
November 23, 2012
Business
Ditch Witch adds American Augers drills, Trencor trenchers
The Charles Machine Works gains a line of high horsepower trenchers and directional drills in a deal announced today, buying the American Augers subsidiary and certain assets of Trencor from Astec Industries. The $55 million cash deal, expected to close before the end of the year, adds nine Trencor trencher models and seven American Auger […]
November 5, 2012
Construction Equipment
Astec Underground names new VP
Charles Cunningham is the new vice president of sales and marketing for Astec Underground. Cunningham previously served as the central territory manager for American Augers. Cunningham joined Astec Underground as a territory manager in 2005, promoting Trencor, American Augers and Astec utility products. He transitioned to American Augers in 2009 when the companies reorganized their […]
October 31, 2011
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