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Construction Equipment

Chicago Pneumatic excavator attachments re-branded to Epiroc as Atlas Copco spin-off continues

Atlas Copco has announced that its Chicago Pneumatic hydraulic excavator attachments will be re-branded to fall under the new Epiroc product lineup as the company continues the process of splitting its product lineups into two companies. In December, Epiroc AB LLC began operating as an independent subsidiary of the Atlas Copco Group with a focus […]

April 5, 2018

Construction Equipment

Epiroc integrates dust suppression into new SB hydraulic breakers

In an effort to help the construction industry meet OSHA’s silica-dust reduction regulations, Epiroc has added a dust suppression system to its new line of hydraulic breaker attachments. Epiroc, a subsidiary of Atlas Copco that is being spun off into its own company, has added an internal water port as standard on the SB Series […]

March 20, 2018

Construction Equipment

New Epiroc ER 1500 Drum Cutter features dust-suppression system

Epiroc says its new ER 1500 Drum Cutter for excavators is ideal for tunneling, special foundation work, demolition and soil mixing. It also comes with a dust-suppression system designed to meet OSHA silica dust-reduction regulations that took effect in September. The system uses water jets to spray the working area to prevent dust from entering […]

February 14, 2018

Construction Equipment

Atlas Copco intros 3 new HiLight electric LED light towers

At the World of Concrete show in Las Vegas, Atlas Copco has introduced three new electric LED light tower models. The company says the HiLight P2+, V2+ and V3+ can be “powered directly from an auxiliary power source, a portable generator or the grid.” The LED lamps inside of these three new models have a […]

January 24, 2018

Construction Equipment

Atlas Copco debuts Epiroc brand hydraulic attachments at World of Concrete

After initiating U.S. operations on Dec. 1, 2017, Atlas Copco subsidiary Epiroc made its North American debut at the World of Concrete trade show in Las Vegas on Tuesday. Epiroc, which develops and produces drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment, is based in Sweden and was spun off from Atlas Copco as part of […]

January 23, 2018

Dealers

Defoe appointed VP for Atlas Copco’s north region

Atlas Copco Power Technique North America LLC has named Eudes Defoe as vice president for the company’s north region, which covers 23 states. Defoe will manage the development and implementation of sales and marketing activities for air, power and flow solutions through products such as mobile compressors, pumps, light towers and generators. “As our company […]

January 15, 2018

Dealers

Business Roundup: Marco Group buys JAD Equipment; Atlas Copco renames construction division; OSHA silica rule upheld; Telehandler sales

Marco Group International buys JAD Equipment Co. of Youngstown, Ohio Marco Group International has bought JAD Equipment Co. Inc., an Ohio-based distributor of equipment and services for the painting, sandblasting and pressure-washing industries. JAD has distributed surface preparation equipment, parts and supplies to contractors – primarily in the industrial and infrastructure markets – from its Youngstown […]

January 10, 2018

Construction Equipment

Atlas Copco renames construction equipment division Power Technique

Atlas Copco has renamed its North American division of remaining equipment aimed at the construction industry. Atlas Copco Construction Equipment North America will now be called Power Technique North America. Atlas Copco says Power Technique will remain in its Rock Hill, South Carolina, offices and will continue to comprise the Atlas Copco, Chicago Pneumatic and […]

January 2, 2018

Dealers

Atlas Copco mining spinoff Epiroc is up and running

Epiroc AB LLC has begun operating as an independent subsidiary of the Atlas Copco Group. Focused on customers in mining, infrastructure and natural resources, Epiroc has its own brand name and logo and will be listed on the stock exchange in 2018. Atlas Copco announced in January 2017 that it would split into two […]

December 5, 2017

Dealers

Business Roundup: Liebherr sees orders jump; Tax overhaul a mixed bag for dealers; Proposed AWP standards would affect rentals; Dealer Institute course on managing iron; New Atlas Copco VPs; Construction starts predicted to rise

Liebherr sees “significant” jump in orders; uses start-up culture to launch products Liebherr says it will add 2,240 employees by the end of this year, seeing what Stefan Heissler, member of the board of directors of Liebherr-International AG, calls a “very significant jump in orders” in 2017. In the first six months of 2017, Liebherr […]

November 7, 2017

Construction Equipment

Atlas Copco appoints new VPs, strategic manager

Atlas Copco has announced five new staff positions, including four vice presidents and a strategic development manager. Rob Johnston will serve as vice president/business line manager for the air and tools business line. He has been with the company since 2011, most recently as business line manager for the Portable Energy Division. Jim O’Brien has […]

November 2, 2017

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