Tag: Manitou Americas

Construction Equipment

Manitou donates to Red Cross for Harvey relief, issues challenge to match contribution

Manitou Americas donated $10,000 to the American Red Cross to support communities and families affected by Hurricane Harvey and challenges their suppliers to match their donation through The Manitou Challenge donation campaign. “Our thoughts are with those impacted by this devastating storm, and we stand ready with support as communities begin the steps to recovery,” […]

September 26, 2017

Construction Equipment

Manitou EDGE tree clipper boasts longer reach, rugged build

Manitou Americas’ new EDGE Extreme Duty High Reach Tree Clipper features a rugged design and is capable of cutting hardwoods up to 9 inches in diameter, even at ground level, the company says. The compact loader attachment has longer upper and lower plates that strengthen the clipper head, which has an easy-release feature to keep […]

August 16, 2017

Construction Equipment

Manitou donates Gehl skid steers to university, community in Wisconsin

Manitou Americas Inc, donated two new Gehl skid loaders, one to the University of Wisconsin-Washington County (UW-WC) and one to the Washington County Fair Park and Conference Center. In a press release, Jon Etta, regional director of Facility Planning and Management of UW-WC, said the Gehl skid loader is “dependable and versatile, allowing staff to […]

August 2, 2017

Dealers

Manitou Americas adds ABLE Equipment Rental to dealer network

Manitou Americas has added ABLE Equipment Rental to its dealer network, with coverage provided out of the dealership’s Dear Park, New York, and Philadelphia locations. “ABLE Equipment Rental is a major supplier of rental products to the industrial and construction equipment market and we are confident that given their track record in the market, they will […]

June 16, 2017

Construction Equipment

Manitou Americas CEO Dan Miller stepping down

Dan Miller, chief executive officer of Manitou Americas and president of Manitou’s compact equipment division, has announced that he will step down from his position. No successor has been named at this time but Miller “will remain active to assist with the transition while the company conducts an external search,” according to a Manitou statement. Miller’s […]

February 23, 2017

Dealers

SDLG, Liebherr, Takeuchi, others add dealers in the latest Dealer and Manufacturing News Roundup

Takeuchi names Salesman of the Year, Top Volume dealer and adds dealer Jimi Martin of Perimeter Takeuchi in Buford, Georgia, has been named Takeuchi’s Salesman of the Year. Ranking number one in retail sales, 2014 marks the second consecutive year Martin has received the award. Folcomer Equipment, a full-service dealer with five locations in Aberdeen, […]

May 22, 2015

Construction Equipment

Manitou is giving away a “throwback” Gehl R190 skid steer to celebrate the brand’s 40th anniversary

In celebration of the Gehl brand’s 40th anniversary, Manitou Americas is giving away what it calls a “throwback” skid steer. The special edition R190 skid steer features the same “maize and blaze” paint scheme as the first Gehl skid steers manufactured in 1973. The 2-speed machine features joystick controls, an enclosed cab with heat and air […]

January 27, 2014

Roadbuilding

Parsons hires Sam Elters as road, highway leader

Parsons has hired Sam Elters as regional transportation director in Arizona and Nevada. In this position, he will be responsible for all road and highway projects in this region, and he will serve as the lead for major pursuits, including public-private partnerships, design-build projects, and design and construction management projects. Prior to joining Parsons, Elters […]

April 13, 2012

Roadbuilding

Parsons hires Sam Elters as road, highway leader

Parsons has hired Sam Elters as regional transportation director in Arizona and Nevada. In this position, he will be responsible for all road and highway projects in this region, and he will serve as the lead for major pursuits, including public-private partnerships, design-build projects, and design and construction management projects. Prior to joining Parsons, Elters […]

April 13, 2012

Roadbuilding

Parsons hires Sam Elters as road, highway leader

Parsons has hired Sam Elters as regional transportation director in Arizona and Nevada. In this position, he will be responsible for all road and highway projects in this region, and he will serve as the lead for major pursuits, including public-private partnerships, design-build projects, and design and construction management projects. Prior to joining Parsons, Elters […]

April 13, 2012

Roadbuilding

Parsons hires Sam Elters as road, highway leader

Parsons has hired Sam Elters as regional transportation director in Arizona and Nevada. In this position, he will be responsible for all road and highway projects in this region, and he will serve as the lead for major pursuits, including public-private partnerships, design-build projects, and design and construction management projects. Prior to joining Parsons, Elters […]

April 13, 2012

Roadbuilding

Michelin adds new Earthmover tire plant

Michelin is breaking ground next week on a new Earthmover tire manufacturing plant in Anderson County, S.C. The company is also expanding its existing Earthmover tire facility in Lexington, S.C. The two projects represent a $750 million investment and will create up to 500 new jobs. This announcement is in addition to Michelin’s 2011 announcement […]

April 13, 2012