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Graders/Scrapers
K-Tec and Ashland Parent Company to Acquire Metalcraft Scrapers
The Louisville, Georgia-based Metalcraft will remain under the management of Dayton Ratzlaff, who founded the business in 2004.
May 20, 2022
Equipment
Caterpillar Betting on Clean Energy to Drive Construction Growth
The manufacturer is increasing its technology investment to accelerate delivery of battery solutions and zero-emissions equipment.
May 20, 2022
Pay and benefits
CNH and Union Return to Bargaining Table Over Strike
In strike's third week, workers reportedly remain optimistic about reaching a fair deal and are ready to return to work.
May 19, 2022
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Industry Roundup: Hitachi to Ramp Up Production 30% by 2025
To meet rising demand, Hitachi is increasing its production capacity by 30% for excavators and wheel loaders by 2025. Plus, more top news from Cat, Volvo Trucks.
May 18, 2022
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Komatsu Reports 29.8% Jump in Construction Sales in FY2021
The manufacturer's construction, mining and utility equipment sales boomed in 2021, with more growth expected for 2022.
May 16, 2022
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Pickups
All-Electric Ford Vehicles Will Be Available to Rent at United Rentals
The company's initial delivery of 120 F-150 Lightning trucks and 30 E-Transit vans will be available to customers and employees in the second half of 2022.
May 10, 2022
Equipment
Contractors, Dealers: Rethink Inventory Practices as Parts Shortages Worsen
Look at the parts you use and wear out repeatedly — cutting edges, bucket teeth and the like — and figure out what your burn rate is for a year. Then find a way to get them secured immediately.
May 12, 2022
Workforce
CNH Pulling Health Care Benefits from Striking Employees
Funds for the health care coverage will be covered by the UAW Strike and Defense Fund, the union says.
May 11, 2022
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Industry Roundup: Bobcat Announces New Assembly Plant in Rogers, Minn.
The manufacturer is adding a new 225,000-square-foot assembly plant in the northwest suburbs of Minneapolis-Saint Paul. Plus, top news from Deere, Terex, Stellar and more.
May 11, 2022
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Altorfer Cat Kicks Off Cat Global Operator Challenge: Kent Richmond Advances
The dirt has settled on the first Global Operator Challenge dealer event. See who was crowned the champion.
May 11, 2022
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Fabick Cat CEO Ousted, Legal Battle Ensues
Caterpillar approved the removal of Doug Fabick as chairman and CEO of Fabick Cat in early March. Now, a legal dispute is underway.
May 9, 2022
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UAW Stands Strong at CNH Plant Picket Lines
UAW leadership estimates a three- to six-month-long strike. Here are the key issues driving the work stoppage. For more on the strike, go to equipmentworld.com.
May 9, 2022
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Industry Roundup: ASCO Opens Its Largest Dallas-Fort Worth Facility
Plus: Fabick Rents celebrates Missouri grand opening, C.N. Wood purchases 3 full-service Komatsu dealer locations, Tracey Road Equipment named Hitachi dealer and more top news.
May 4, 2022
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CNH: Strike Will Not Stop Plant Operations
“It is our intent to continue operations; our dealers and customers certainly need us to,” CEO Scott Wine says.
May 3, 2022
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CNH Workers Strike for First Time Since 2004
UAW on strike at Case and New Holland plants seeks improved standard of living, retirement benefits and better work environment.
May 2, 2022
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Nominations Open for Equipment World’s 2022 Big Iron Dealer of the Year Awards
Equipment World is accepting nominations for its 2022 Big Iron Dealer of the Year award. See how you can nominate your company – or one you think we should know about – for the honor.
May 2, 2022
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High Demand Drives Caterpillar Sales Up 14%
“We continue to be encouraged by strong order demand across our segments in the first quarter of 2022,” said CEO Jim Umpleby.
April 29, 2022
Big Iron Dealer
Industry Roundup: Frank Martin & Sons Named Hitachi Dealer
Plus: Global Machinery opens two new locations, Kioti honors top dealers, OEMs expand financial services amid rising interest rates, and more top news.
April 27, 2022
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Technology
Built Robotics Turns Excavators into Robotic Trenchers – What’s Next? (Video)
In this episode of The Dirt, we focus on the Exosystem, which can convert any excavator into a remote-controlled, autonomous trench digger.
Pay and benefits
CNH and Union Return to Bargaining Table Over Strike
Compact equipment
“Green & Mean”: Avant Delivers Most Power for Size to New Compact Loaders
Dozers
Liebherr's Largest Dozer, the PR 776, Unleashed on the U.S. Market
Compact equipment
Volvo CE Launches New Electric Compact Excavators and Wheel Loader
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The Contractor of the Year contest recognizes contractors who have annual revenues of between $3 million and $15 million and exemplify the highest standards of construction professionals.
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