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Construction Equipment
Vermeer acquires McLaughlin, expands reach into utility market
Vermeer has acquired McLaughlin Group after buying a minority interest in the drill and vacuum excavator manufacturer in 2012. Vermeer announced that it has bought all remaining non-Vermeer interests of McLaughlin Group. McLaughlin, based in Greenville, South Carolina, will keep its name and brand for its products. Dave Van Wyk, former senior director of lifecycle […]
September 22, 2017
Construction Equipment
Kobelco to manufacture 4 more excavator models at SC plant
By 2018, Kobelco plans to manufacture a total of 11 excavators at its plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina, with the addition of four new models, the company announced. The 156,000-square-foot plant opened in June 2016 and has been increasing production rapidly, with the goal of producing 1,800 machines a year by 2018. It currently manufactures […]
September 21, 2017
Roadbuilding
Bad roads in South Carolina cost drivers $3 billion annually
Bad roads and bridges in South Carolina cost area drivers $3 billion a year, and as much as $1,300 per motorist. According to the latest Trip report, the expenses are due to higher vehicle operating costs, traffic crashes and congestion-related delays. Research done by the TRIP report, “South Carolina Transportation by the Numbers: Meeting the State’s […]
January 15, 2015
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