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Dealers

Thompson Machinery adds 3 staff members to Tenn. operations

Thompson Machinery has named Preston Mysinger as rental store manager at its Jackson, Tennessee, location, Erick Rodriguez as inside sales representative (ISR) for its Memphis, Tennessee, facility, and Chad Morgan as equipment sales representative in north central Tennessee. Mysinger has 14 years of sales and operations experience in equipment rental, with various positions held at […]

December 21, 2016

Dealers

Holt Cat launches investment arm focused on backing dealer-focused tech

Caterpillar dealer Holt Cat has created Holt Ventures as a means of investing in new technologies and companies “focused on solving challenges in the industrial and manufacturing industries.” The company says the new investment arm will provide “real world mentorship and guidance” in addition to funding, and wants to help speed up growth and the commercializing […]

December 20, 2016

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Updates on Cat M-Series small loaders, Nikola One, Honda Ridgeline

Cat upgrades M-Series small wheel loaders with Payload Management, intros 930M Ag Handler Caterpillar has introduced several enhancements to its three M-Series small wheel loaders as part of a 2017 update and has introduced a variant of the 930M designed as an Ag Handler. The company first introduced the 926M, 930M and 938M loaders at […]

December 19, 2016

Dealers

Business Roundup: News on Komatsu, ARA Foundation, Section 179, Equipment World Spec Guide, Hyundai CE

Komatsu takes over New Jersey sales territory with Komatsu Northeast Komatsu America has formed Komatsu Northeast, a new business unit that will take over the New Jersey territory for all of the company’s equipment sales and rental for construction, mining and utility, as well as parts, service and customer support. Binder Machinery Company previously served […]

December 19, 2016

Dealers

Bandit Industries adds Louisville Tractor as dealer for Ind., Ky.

Bandit Industries, manufacturer of chippers, grinders, mulchers and skid steer/compact track loader attachments, has added Louisville Tractor Incorporated as an authorized dealer covering southern Indiana and north central Kentucky. The dealer will focus on Bandit’s line hand-fed chippers and stump grinders. “We’ve worked with Louisville Tractor for years, and we’re very happy to have them […]

December 19, 2016

Dealers

ARA Foundation & ARA of Tennessee donate $6,000 for Gatlinburg wildfire relief

The American Rental Association (ARA) Foundation and ARA of Tennessee have donated $6,000 to the American Red Cross for wildfire relief efforts for those in the equipment rental industry, their families and communities in the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee areas. ARA of Tennessee pulled together $3,000 and the ARA Foundation provided $3,000 through its […]

December 14, 2016

Dealers

IronPlanet webinar covers digital marketing and selling processes for equipment

Online equipment auctioneer IronPlanet is hosting a webinar Dec. 14 that aims to provide details on how digital marketing and analytics is shaping global equipment sales. IronPlanet CMO Matt Ackley and Vice President of Seller Marketing Michelle O’Brien also will discuss the company’s new Make Offer negotiated pricing format, as well as other sales and […]

December 13, 2016

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Updates from Cummins, Ditch Witch and Deere and a visit to Bauma China

Cummins intros unlimited mileage warranty on B6.7 engine Cummins is introducing a complete 3-year/unlimited mile base warranty for its medium-duty B6.7 engine, which applies to 2017 B6.7 engines in on-highway trucks in North America. “Cummins has more experience with the B6.7 than any other engine, as well as extensive knowledge on the B6.7 duty cycles. These […]

December 12, 2016

Dealers

Curry Supply names Hanson strategic account manager

Commercial service vehicle manufacturer and dealer Curry Supply has named Jim Hanson as its strategic account manager. Hanson has more than 11 years of experience in fleet management and has held previous positions including fleet manager, fleet administrator/purchasing agent and accounts payable manager. Hanson also has certifications in Certified Automotive Fleet Management and Certified Automotive Fleet Specialist. “I […]

December 8, 2016

Dealers

Prinoth adds Panther series at Chadwick-Baross dealer locations

Tracked vehicle manufacturer Prinoth has added additional products at dealer Chadwick-Baross locations in the northeastern United States. Chadwick-Baross will offer the full product line for Prinoth’s Panther series for rental and sale in addition to the Prinoth Trooper and SW4S products it already carries. The dealer will provide these products from branches in Westbrook, Caribou and Bangor, Maine; […]

December 7, 2016

Dealers

Nikola One unveiled: fully electric, 1,000-hp heavy hauler to be sold by Cat dealer Thompson Machinery

Caterpillar dealer Thompson Machinery has signed on to carry the Nikola One electric Class 8 truck. The announcement follows Nikola Motor Company’s unveiling of the production model of its semi truck that claims a range of 800 to 1,200 miles with an estimated 15 mpg under full load, 1,000 horsepower and 2,000 lb.-ft. of torque. The […]

December 6, 2016

Dealers

Low margins for contractors make close dealer relationships even more valuable

Let’s call him Mac. I met Mac on a recent visit to the Southwest, 
as part of our continuing editorial emphasis to get our butts out of the office and out into the field where real life happens. As the saying goes, “A desk is a dangerous place from which to view the world.” Mac […]

December 6, 2016