Fri July 14, 2017
Thompson Tractor Adds IROCK, Screen Machine Industries
On June 1, Thompson Tractor officially became an IROCK and Screen Machine Industries dealer of the entire state of Alabama and the panhandle of Florida. In order to facilitate this product line expansion, the company hired a materials industry expert, made a substantial initial investment in units for sale or rental and parts, and is actively engaged with both of the manufacturers for product and service training....
Mack Trucks - Thu July 13, 2017
Mack announces 2017 Mack Masters Champions
The Mack Masters Competition, a biennial event designed to evaluate participants' knowledge of Mack's service systems and procedures, concluded with a new team earning the right to call themselves Mack Masters champions....
Wed July 12, 2017
Roll Tide! Luxury Student Apartment Complex Taking Shape
A sparkling new student-housing complex is taking shape in Tuscaloosa, Ala., within the shadow of the home stadium of America's top college football program. The new structure is certain to be a much-desired place to live for new and current students at the University of Alabama....
CEG - Fri June 30, 2017
JM Wood Hosts Three-Day Auction at Its Headquarters
JM Wood Auction held a big three-day auction June 13 to 15 for construction equipment, trucks, agricultural and forestry machines at its headquarters facility in Montgomery, Ala. Consignors included Alabama Power Company, B and G Rental and Supply, Joe McGee Construction and numerous municipalities....
Mon June 19, 2017
Alabama Equipment Dealer Celebrates Golden Anniversary
Warrior Tractor & Equipment Company hosted a big 50th anniversary celebration open house on May 25 at the company's headquarters facility in Northport (Tuscaloosa), Ala. It was a celebration of 50 successful years for owners Gene and Glennette Taylor and the contributions of all of their valuable staffers throughout the years as well as an opportunity for them to show their appreciation to their valued customers and employees and their families....
Fri June 16, 2017
Mack Grapple 'Lifts Up' Alabama Recycling Company
When ASM Recycling Inc. made the bold move into the ferrous metals business, the south Alabama company didn't have to look very far for a trusted grapple supplier. Not that ASM had previous experience with the premier material handling attachments made by Mack Manufacturing....
Cindy Riley - Thu June 15, 2017
Fastest Growing U.S. Hotel Brand Rises in Alabama
Construction crews in Auburn, Ala., have begun work on what's being described as the fastest growing new-build hotel brand in United States history. When complete, the new four-story Tru by Hilton will feature 98 rooms, a swimming pool, exercise room and game zone with pool table and lounge area....
Paul Ladd - Thu June 15, 2017
Huntsville to See 300 New Jobs at GE Aviation's Two Facilities
Work is progressing on GE Aviation's new facilities in the Huntsville, Ala., area. The company is investing more than $200 million to build two factories in Limestone County. Ground was broken on the construction site last year....
Tue May 23, 2017
Jarraff Service Center Now Offers Over-the-Road Mechanic Services
Jarraff Industries has added over-the-road mechanic services to its authorized service center. The service center, located in Anniston, Ala., offers experienced mechanics and parts availability for the Jarraff all-terrain tree trimmer, the Geo-Boy brush cutter tractor and the Mini-Jarraff rear lot trimmer....
Fri May 19, 2017
Heavy Machines Inc. Expands Its Reach in Birmingham
Heavy Machines Inc. (HMI), based in Memphis, Tenn., recently opened a 14,000 sq. ft. branch facility in Birmingham, Ala., situated on approximately 4 acres just off Interstate 20. This branch is an authorized distributor of LBX, KCM and Liebherr machines, and provides sales and service for Furukawa Rock Drill and Rotobec grapples....
