Emily Buenzle - Fri December 29, 2017
Acquisitions Abound Among Industry Giants in 2017
2017 yielded a flurry of activity for some of the biggest names in the construction industry. Mergers, acquisitions and partnership announcements made headlines at a steady pace throughout the year as businesses did their part to strengthen the brands so many rely on to get the job done....
Wed December 27, 2017
Company Acquires Atlas Copco's Light Compaction and Concrete Equipment Division
Husqvarna Group's Construction Division has signed an agreement to acquire the Light Compaction & Concrete Equipment business from Atlas Copco. “Atlas Copco's Light Compaction & Concrete Equipment business fits well into Husqvarna Construction's strategy for expanding deeper into the market segment of Concrete Surfaces and Floors” said Kai Wärn, president and CEO of Husqvarna Group....
Mon December 04, 2017
Epiroc Begins Journey as Independent Company for Mining, Infrastructure Industries
Epiroc AB, the subsidiary of Atlas Copco Group that is planned to be listed on the stock exchange in 2018, has begun operating as an independent business. It is providing customers in mining, infrastructure and natural resources with market-leading products and services....
Wed November 01, 2017
The Victor L. Phillips Company Reaches Important Milestone
On Sept. 18, executives of Atlas Copco came to The Victor L. Phillips Company's Kansas City, Mo., location to celebrate its 100-year anniversary of being an Atlas Copco dealer. Executives in attendance included:Torbjorn Redaelli, president and general managerMaurice Hunter, business line manager, surface and exploration drilling equipmentTurgay Ozan, president, Edwards Vacuum LLC, part of the Atlas Copco GroupRobert Root, vice president, product support and mining storesTom Borer, vice president of distribution, Atlas Copco CMT USABrian Doffing, president of surface and exploration drilling divisionJerry Enyeart, district managerThe Victor L....
Thu October 26, 2017
Atlas Copco's New Hydraulic Attachment Competency Center Streamlines Parts, Service
The new Atlas Copco Hydraulic Attachment Competency Center in Independence, Ohio, combines a customer center, repair shop and configuration center with its own dedicated parts and supplies warehouse. Matt Cadnum, vice president – Hydraulic Attachment Tools U.S....
Tue October 10, 2017
Atlas Copco Appoints Westhofen Strategic Development Manager
Atlas Copco Construction Equipment North America has appointed Chuck Westhofen its strategic development manager. Westhofen will seek growth opportunities in U.S. and Canadian markets the company serves through the Power Technique business area: air compressors, power generation, lighting and pumps....
Wed September 20, 2017
Atlas Copco Appoints Three New Vice Presidents/Business Line Managers
Atlas Copco Construction Equipment North America has appointed three vice presidents/business line managers serving the U.S. and Canada: Rob Johnston, Air & Tools; Jim O'Brien, Power Generation, Pumps and Lighting; and Massimo Caiazza, Aftermarket....
Tue September 12, 2017
Atlas Copco Adds High Flow Models to Expanded Dewatering Pumps Portfolio
Atlas Copco Construction Equipment North America has expanded its offering for the dewatering market with the launch of over 30 new heavy-duty, high-capacity pumps. This includes the addition of three high-flow models to its PAS range of centrifugal dry prime pumps....
Fri July 14, 2017
Atlas Copco Hydro Magnets Pick Profit From Concrete Demolition Waste
Atlas Copco's hydro magnets quickly and easily separate valuable iron and steel from concrete waste for subsequent recycling. The hydro magnets can be used with carriers that have exisiting uni-directional auxiliary circuits with a signal line to power and control the magnet, so there is no need for a generator or electric cables from the carrier....
Thu July 13, 2017
Meco Miami VP Named AED Southeast Regional Director
Atlas Copco Construction Equipment North America announced July 13 that Michael Vasquez, vice president at Atlas Copco distributor Meco Miami Inc., has been appointed southeast regional director to the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Board of Directors....
