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Diamond Castle affiliates to acquire NES Rentals
Officials of one of the nation’s largest equipment rental and traffic safety services providers, NES Rentals, recently signed an agreement to sell the company to affiliates of Diamond Castle Holdings, a New York-based private equity investment firm. The transaction, which is valued at $850 million, included the assumption of certain liabilities. Diamond Castle will acquire […]
July 23, 2006
Business
Cummins issues conduct code for suppliers
Cummins has begun implementing a code of conduct for its global supply base detailing its expectations of compliance to certain business and ethical standards. The company says the code is designed to ensure its suppliers not only adhere to those standards but also to the laws of their countries and all other applicable laws, rules […]
July 23, 2006
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April 2006
AEM Product Safety Seminar April 3-5 San Antonio, Texas – San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk www.aem.org 414-298-4135 AEM Product Liablility Seminar April 6 San Antonio, Texas — San Antonio Mariott Riverwalk www.aem.org 414-298-4135 Auction Day at IronPlanet April 6 and 20 www.ironplanet.com 888-433-5426 Intermat April 24-29 Paris, France — Paris Nord Exhibition Centre www.intermat.fr/en/2006
July 5, 2006
Safety
Sponsored Information: 2006 Demolition Supplement
PROVIDING SKILLED SUPPORT TO FIRST RESPONDERS Equipment knowledge tops list of demolition capabilities Each year, 2 million American first responders put their lives at risk at the scenes of both natural and man-made disasters including fires, tornadoes, hurricanes, floods or terrorist attacks on our homeland. And every day, first responders turn to demolition contractors to […]
July 4, 2006
Business
Business Matters: Tire management
Not too long ago if one of your big earthmoving machines got a flat or worn tire you could call up the dealer and have one installed and ready to roll in 24 hours. A lot of fleet managers didn’t put much thought or time into managing their tire programs. But last spring a shortage […]
July 4, 2006
Safety
Application Tips: Chippers
The first thing you’ll want to consider when selecting a chipper is the size of the material you’ll be putting through the machine. Once you’ve established the largest diameter tree you want to chip, plan on buying a machine that will handle a little more. If you’re going to be hauling away trees more than […]
June 1, 2006
Business
Cover Story: Attachments
EARTHMOVING Six-way blade brings versatility to compact track loader At 7 feet wide and 24 inches high, the six-way dozer blade from ASV offers precision control and visibility. The blade mounts to the company’s All Surface Loader hydraulic quick attach. Quick-disconnect fittings speed the hydraulic connections. Power, tilt and angle functions are controlled by switches […]
May 31, 2006
Safety
ABC salutes firms for dedication to safety
The Associated Builders and Contractors has announced its 2005 national safety excellence award winners, which were selected from firms achieving platinum status in ABC’s Safety Training and Evaluation Process program. To receive platinum status companies must have written site-specific safety and health programs, effective employee training for avoidance of worksite hazards and designated safety personnel […]
May 26, 2006
Safety
OSHA to warn dump truck owners about makeshift props
OSHA will soon issue a bulletin to warn those who service dump trucks about the danger of improperly bracing truck beds. OSHA’s Chicago regional office began work on the bulletin after an inspection revealed some manufacturer-provided dump body props don’t raise the dump bed high enough for mechanics to access the back of the truck, […]
May 26, 2006
Business
Trimble reports first quarter 2006 revenue growth of 16 percent
April 19, 2006 – Trimble today announced results for its first quarter 2006, ended March 31, 2006. Revenue for the first quarter of 2006 was $225.9 million, up approximately 16 percent from revenue of $195.4 million in the first quarter of 2005. Operating income for the first quarter of 2006 was $33.1 million, up 10 […]
April 21, 2006
Safety
November 2005
Asphalt Pavement Alliance Quiet Asphalt 2005 Symposium November 1-3, 2005 Holiday Inn Select City Centre – Lafayette, Indiana www.asphaltalliance.com 1-877-APA-0077 (1-877-272-0077) Auction Days at Iron Planet November 3 and 17, 2005 www.ironplanet.com 888-433-5426 Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association Cutting Edge Training November 3-4, 2005 St. Petersburg College – Clearwater, Florida www.csda.org 727-577-5004 Portland Cement Association […]
March 12, 2006
Safety
February 2006
5th Annual BID2WIN User Conference February 3-6, 2006 Orlando World Center Resort- Orlando, Florida www.bid2win.com/userconf/2006 (800) 336-3808 American Rental Association Rental Show February 6-9, 2006 Orange County Convention Center (North/South Building)- Orlando, Florida www.ararental.org 800-334-2177 Former first lady Barbara Bush will be the keynote speaker. Auction Day at IronPlanet February 9, 2006 and February 23, […]
March 12, 2006
Safety
Caterpillar Announces Record Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2005 Results
PEORIA, Ill. – Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) effectively responded to unprecedented customer demand in 2005 and reports full-year sales and revenues of $36.339 billion and profit per share of $4.04. Sales and revenues rose 20 percent from 2004, and profit per share was up 40 percent-both were records. Fourth-quarter sales and revenues of $9.663 billion […]
March 6, 2006
Business
JLG sells Gradall excavator line
JLG announced Feb. 3 it has sold its line of Gradall excavators to the Alamo Group, a company that makes equipment for right-of-way maintenance and agricultural applications, in order to increase its focus on core products. “This is an exciting development for Alamo and one that will be synergistic to our business,” said Ron Robinson, […]
February 22, 2006
Business
U.S. DOT awards collision prevention technology grants
The United States Department of Transportation has awarded Eaton a $6.7 million contract as part of a $31.6 million program to develop technologies to help drivers avoid crashes. The Integrated Vehicle-Based Safety Systems Program Field Operational Test is a four-year program that will develop technologies to warn drivers when they are about to leave the […]
January 12, 2006
Business
House-approved immigration bill too limited, AGC says
A national construction contractors’ association says immigration legislation the House of Representatives approved Dec. 16 is too limited. The Border and Immigration Enforcement Act of 2005 focuses on U.S. border security and removing illegal immigrants from the workforce through employer requirements. Legislation limited to interior enforcement and border security fails to recognize the economic realities […]
January 6, 2006
Business
Two governors ban union-only PLAs
The governors of Arkansas and Minnesota have signed executive orders in the past four months requiring their states to award construction contracts without regard to contractors’ union or non-union status. In order to “preserve competition on state construction contracts,” the Minnesota order declares the state and its agencies and representatives will neither require construction contractors […]
January 6, 2006
Safety
OSHA, Altec alliance to improve utility construction safety
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has formed an alliance with Altec Industries, a manufacturer of utility construction equipment, in order to address the safe operation of cranes, digger derricks and aerial devices, with a focus on reducing fall and electrocution hazards. “The collective expertise of Altec and OSHA can create a significant impact on […]
December 9, 2005
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