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Sany guilty of infringing Manitowoc crane patent in initial ruling from U.S. International Trade Commission
After opening its investigation of the case more than a year ago, the U.S. International Trade Commission has made an initial ruling in favor of Manitowoc in the crane manufacturer’s patent infringement lawsuit against Sany America. The ITC ruled earlier this month that Sany’s SCC8500 crawler crane violates section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, saying that […]
July 29, 2014
Dealers
Bobcat, Sany add locations, ICP recruits for Lonking in this week’s Dealer News Roundup
Welcome to the Dealer News Roundup, your one-stop shop for all the moves going on inside the heavy equipment distributor industry. We post a new edition just about every week with news on hires, promotions, new locations and expansions. Check back for a new edition every week! Bobcat adds new authorized dealer in Iowa, Wyoming […]
April 4, 2014
Construction Equipment
Sany America intros new SY16C and SY35U compact excavators at ConExpo
With three new machines in its booth, including two new compact excavators, Sany America is poised to deliver on the full faith of the Sany Corporation, says new CEO Mike Rhoda. “Sany is now the 5th largest construction equipment manufacturer in the world, so that’s a lot of horsepower,” Rhoada said to a packed press […]
March 6, 2014
Construction Equipment
International Construction Products to offer U.S. contractors comfort zone when buying deep-discount Chinese machines
The Chinese machines are here; why aren’t U.S. contractors buying more of them? The up to 40 percent price differential between these machines and established brands would turn most buyer’s heads, especially since quality issues seem to be diminishing. The answer lies in continuing, if not universal, aftersales uncertainties; it’s all fine to get a […]
March 5, 2014
Construction Equipment
Are Chinese heavy equipment manufacturers closing the quality gap?
Chinese construction equipment manufacturers have garnered interest here in the states by underselling their American competitors. But American manufacturers have safely held the advantage to Chinese construction equipment thanks to the quality of their equipment. But a new report from the Wall Street Journal says that might be changing. Sam Walsh, the CEO of London-based […]
January 1, 2014
Business
In face of woes, ChinaDailyUSA says Sany is “gaining traction” in U.S.
In a report released today, the ChinaDailyUSA website says that 2013 was “a year worth celebrating” for Sany America, a division of Chinese equipment manufacturer Sany. According to the report, the U.S. subsidiary has doubled sales from last year, and now covers 65 percent of the United States, Canada and Mexico with its dealer network. […]
December 26, 2013
Roadbuilding
Sany America names Mike Rhoda as CEO
Sany America announced Tuesday that it has appointed Mike Rhoda as the company’s chief executive officer (CEO). Rhoda succeeds Tim Frank, who resigned as chairman and CEO in October. Rhoda will be responsible for manufacturing, sales, marketing and support for all Sany equipment products in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Central America. Rhoda is a […]
December 10, 2013
Business
Sany America names Mike Rhoda its new CEO
Mike Rhoda has been named chief executive officer of Sany America, replacing Tim Frank, who resigned in October. Rhoda has a broad construction equipment industry resume, including stints as chief technology officer at Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment, president and CEO of Volvo Construction Equipment’s excavator line, and senior management positions at Ingersoll-Rand. In a statement […]
December 10, 2013
Business
Forbes: Sany, fellow Chinese equipment makers’ move into foreign markets “isn’t working”
It’s been a rough year for Sany. Back in January, despite the fact that a decade-long infrastructure boom in China had already come to a crashing halt, equipment manufacturer Sany had high hopes for its expansion into the U.S. and other foreign markets. The Chinese company told of its ambition to over take Komatsu and […]
November 7, 2013
Construction Equipment
Tim Frank announces resignation from CEO post at Sany America
After two years with the company, Tim Frank announced Monday morning that he has resigned as chairman and CEO of Sany America. The resignation was effective Friday, October 11. The announcement came to news outlets in an email sent out by Frank directing any media inquiries directly to him. “I enjoyed my time getting to […]
October 14, 2013
Roadbuilding
Tim Frank resigns as chairman, CEO of Sany America
Tim Frank announced Monday that he has resigned as chairman and CEO of Sany America Inc. The resignation was effective Friday, according to an email from Frank. “Sany has great potential in the North American market,” Frank said in a written statement. “I enjoyed my time getting to know the Sany people and culture. I […]
October 14, 2013
Business
U.S. government launches investigation into Manitowoc’s patent claims against Sany
The U.S. International Trade Commission has announced that it will open an investigation into patent infringement claims made against Sany America by Manitowoc Cranes. The investigation stems from claims alleging that the Chinese equipment manufacturer has infringed upon two Manitowoc patents in the design of its SCC8500 crawler crane. The complaint to the USITC was […]
July 12, 2013
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