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Construction Equipment

Vermeer intros the D9x13 S3, the first in its new line of drills

Improved hydraulic efficiency is one of several enhancements to the D9x13 S3 Navigator horizontal directional drill, the first of the S3 generation, introduced at ICUEE last week. “We’ve increased the speed of the carriage, rotation and vise cycle, all of which translates into completing a bore much faster,” says Jon Kuyers, underground global product manager. […]

October 11, 2013

Construction Equipment

Vermeer intros new branding, previews equipment in store this week at ICUEE 2013 show

Vermeer Manufacturing unveiled its new “Equipped to Do More” tag line at a press gathering Monday night. The line is part of a new branding project Chief Marketing Officer Mark Core says had its roots at the 2011 International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) show and is heavily based on customer feedback. “Under the […]

October 1, 2013

Construction Equipment

Terex to build compact track loaders for Vermeer

Terex and Vermeer have entered into a partnership that will result in a Terex-built compact track loader for Vermeer. The Terex announcement says the CTLs are designed for forestry applications and are part of a private label agreement—meaning they will be sold under the Vermeer name. “This agreement represents a good opportunity for incremental volume […]

September 30, 2013

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

Gear

Vermeer intros walk-behind trencher, mini skid steer at ARA

[youtube 6TipURvAu9A nolink] Using the facilities of First Choice Tree Service in Las Vegas, Vermeer Manufacturing introduced three new products for the rental market, and showcased a brush chipper it announced this past summer. “These products are evidence we are refocusing on the rental market.” said Jason Zylstra, Vermeer’s marketing manager, at a press event […]

February 11, 2013

Business

Vermeer names Jason Andringa and Doug Hundt presidents

Vermeer recently announced two new division presidents. Jason Andringa was named President of the Forage and Environmental Solutions division and Doug Hundt was named President of the Underground and Specialty Excavation Solutions unit. Andringa and Hundt will co-chair Vermeer’s executive team and report to CEO Mary Andringa. Meanwhile, Tony Briggs was named Vice President of […]

January 22, 2013

Gear

Vermeer’s new Hole Hammer piercing tool line offers one-two punch

Vermeer’s new three-model Hole Hammer piercing tools give contractors the ability to use one tool to bore in several soil types. “Before, contractors who encountered different soil types — such as sandy soils and hard packed clay — had to use two sets of tools,” says Jeff Wage, vice president, sales and marketing, with McLaughlin […]

January 14, 2013

Construction Equipment

Vermeer launches video contest to find Ultimate Operator of HDD

Vermeer is hosting a new campaign and video contest called Navigator Nation to promote horizontal directional drilling (HDD) and the skilled professionals who contribute to the industry. As part of the campaign, Vermeer launched NavigatorNation.com, an online interactive community for HDD professionals that will feature video and image libraries showcasing HDD operators on jobsites discussing […]

January 3, 2013

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

Business

Vermeer Midwest relocates Illinois facility

Vermeer Midwest recently opened a new facility in Goodfield, Illinois. It will replace the branch’s original facility, located in Eureka, Illinois, which has been open for more than 35 years.

November 1, 2012

Safety

Vermeer offers new brush chipper

Vermeer has introduced its newest brush chipper, the Vermeer BC900XL, which can chip material up to 9 inches in diameter. Features include a 9-inch x 14-inch feed opening, two shear bars with usable edges, SmartFeed system and a 40-horsepower Kohler Command CH1000 gas engine. The chipper’s 33-inch-diameter disc rotates at 1400 rpm and features two […]

September 14, 2012

Safety

Product Focus

Trenchers   By Wayne Grayson     SINGLE-HANDED CONTROL Barreto Manufacturing offers multiple application solutions with the TK Track Trencher Series. TK series walk-behind trenchers feature an ergonomic single-handed control, with engine options ranging from 13 to 30 horsepower and trench depths between 24 and 48 inches. Track trenchers have a larger footprint, doing less […]

August 28, 2012