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Dealers

J.J. Kane Auctioneers picks Proxibid as timed auction provider

J.J. Kane Auctioneers has selected Proxibid as the exclusive provider of its timed auctions, beginning Jan. 20 and continuing on the third Friday of each month. “We are thrilled to add timed auctions to our event calendar in 2017 to provide consignors and buyers with an additional way to liquidate and acquire equipment,” says Joe […]

January 13, 2017

Dealers

Terramac adds Tri-State Truck & Equipment to dealer lineup for Mont., Wyo.

Terramac, manufacturer of crawler carrier machines, has added Montana-based Tri-State Truck & Equipment to its North American dealer network. Tri-State will handle a territory covering Montana and Wyoming. “Tri-State Truck & Equipment is a high-caliber dealership with a strong commitment to providing outstanding customer service,” says Matt Slater, director of sales for Terramac. “We’re certain […]

January 12, 2017

Dealers

J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers adds 2 companies to dealer network

J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers, based in Somerset, Pennsylvania, has added two companies, Kahn Truck Equipment and Stainless & Repair, to its dealer network. Kahn Truck Equipment will carry J&J’s full product line in Missouri and Illinois, while Stainless & Repair will represent the company in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois and Michigan. “We are excited to […]

January 11, 2017

Dealers

Equipment dealers can grow revenue by mastering customer reach and communication

Ways to reach customers are constantly changing. How do you know whether the new ones are worth trying? Trust the companies that specialize in marketing, the ones that are constantly testing new approaches and programs and measure the results. Below are the methods that are working well for equipment dealers. Email Send emails regularly to […]

January 10, 2017

Dealers

AED Summit & CONDEX begins today

The Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Summit and Construction Dealer Expo (CONDEX) begins today at the Hyatt Regency Chicago and includes multiple association committee meeting opportunities an dealer education sessions. The general sessions will include presentations from Richard Picciotto, FDNY Chief & Highest Ranking Firefighter to Survive the World Trade Center Collapse and Daymond John, ABC’s […]

January 10, 2017

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Updates on CNH, hybrid F-150, Brokk demo machine, heavy truck design, Cat wheeled excavators

CNH honored with 2 awards from AEM The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) recently honored CNH Industrial with its “Pillar of the Industry” award. This is the fifth year in a row that CNH Industrial has been recognized for improving the business environment for equipment manufacturers in the United States in 2016 and for its participation in […]

January 9, 2017

Dealers

Business Roundup: News on Terex MHPS sale, IronDirect, McCann, Carlson Paving, construction jobs/spending

Construction loses 3,000 jobs in Dec. but employment remains up from 2015 After reaching an 8-year high in November, employment in the U.S. construction industry fell slightly, losing 3,000 jobs in December. According to preliminary data from the Labor Department, construction now employs 6.699 million Americans. Despite the loss, construction employment remains at its highest point since December […]

January 9, 2017

Dealers

Midwest Equipment Sales launches wholesale website

Midwest Equipment Sales (MWE) has launched a new website aimed primarily at wholesale customers, equipment and tire dealers as well as rental companies at mwedealers.com. “The new site makes it easy for customers to find and order tracks, tires and undercarriage parts for compact construction equipment,” the company reports. “MWE implemented the latest shipping technology […]

January 9, 2017

Dealers

Thompson Machinery opens Cat Rental Store in Jackson, Tenn.

Caterpillar dealer Thompson Machinery has opened a new Cat Rental Store at its Jackson, Tennessee, operation to serve its west Tennessee customers. “The addition of the Cat Rental Store in Jackson fills a gap between our Nashville and Memphis locations that expands our footprint in which to serve customers’ equipment rental needs,” says Mike Rattan, […]

January 6, 2017

Roadbuilding

McCann Industries adds Carlson Paving Products to lineup

McCann Industries, with seven locations in the Chicago area, has added Carlson Paving Products’ pavers and accessories to its equipment lineup. “We are excited to introduce our customers to the Carlson paving line,” says Jim McCann, president at McCann Industries. “These machines are not only easy to operate and maintain, but their reliability and quality […]

January 6, 2017

Dealers

2017 AED Summit dealer education sessions for Jan. 12

The final day of dealer education sessions during the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Summit Jan. 10-13 in Chicago will cover marketing strategies for online buyers, employment law, financial operations, tax planning and parts sales. Here are details on the sessions scheduled for Jan. 12. You can see previous schedules here. Professional Dealer Education Sessions Jan. […]

January 5, 2017

Dealers

2017 AED Summit dealer education sessions for Jan. 11

As part of the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Summit Jan. 10-13 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, equipment dealers will be presented with a series of education session providing management tips covering personnel, sales and rental and executive-level concerns. Here are details on the sessions scheduled for Jan. 11. Professional Dealer Education Sessions Jan. 11 2:45-4 […]

January 4, 2017