Made in Alabama - Tue February 23, 2021
Construction Kicks Off on $775M Steelmaking Plant Near Mobile, Ala.
With a groundbreaking in late February, ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel Corp. marked the official launch of a $775 million project to construct a massive new steelmaking facility at their AM/NS Calvert production site near Mobile, Ala....
Steelwrist - Tue February 23, 2021
Steelwrist, Volvo CE Expand Cooperation With Launch of Factory-Mounted SQ Auto Connect Quick Couplers on Excavators
Steelwrist and Volvo CE continue to develop the partnership that started more than a decade ago when Steelwrist became the preferred supplier of true factory mounted tiltrotators and quick couplers on Volvo excavators....
Roads and Bridges - Tue February 23, 2021
Record $24B Worth of Construction Keeps Contractors Busy
In its 2021 progress report, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) outlines the continued momentum the agency has maintained despite a global pandemic and the historic challenges associated with such an unprecedented time....
News-Journal - Tue February 23, 2021
Samsung Considers $10B Texas Chipmaking Plant
Samsung Electronics Co. is considering spending more than $10 billion to build its most advanced logic chipmaking plant in the United States in Austin. The world's largest memory chip and smartphone maker is in discussions to locate a facility in Austin capable of fabricating chips as advanced as three nanometers in the future, according to sources....
Ditch Witch - Tue February 23, 2021
American Augers, Trencor Products Now Sold Through Ditch Witch Division
Customers of Ditch Witch and Subsite Electronics products have been receiving service and support from their local Ditch Witch dealership for decades, and now with the addition of two new product lines, underground construction professionals around the globe can reap the same benefits....
Ritchie Bros. - Tue February 23, 2021
Ritchie Bros. Sets Record Amount of Bidders at Auction
Ritchie Bros.' 100-percent online auctions continue to drive strong results for consignors in 2021. In February, the company sold more than 4,600 items located at its Houston auction site to online buyers around the world for more than $47 million....
Engcon - Mon February 22, 2021
Engcon, Volvo Launch Global Collaboration
Engcon and Volvo have launched a global collaboration, the start of a long-term joint development in the industry. In 2020, the collaboration started with Engcon's eML (engcon Machine Link) and Volvo Smart Connect....
Durante Rentals - Mon February 22, 2021
Durante Rentals Hires Industry Veteran Steve Durante as Chief Sales Officer
Durante Rentals, a leader in the construction equipment rental industry, announced Steve Durante has joined the company as chief sales officer. As the organization's senior-most sales leader, Durante will provide strategic leadership and direction to both the inside and outside sales teams....
Prinoth - Thu February 18, 2021
Prinoth Expands Dealer Network to Denmark
Prinoth is increasing its footprint in Europe by adding Wirtgen as a distributor in Denmark. The Wirtgen Group, a John Deere Company, has several branches in most countries and its Danish counterpart has recently signed an agreement with Prinoth to sell Panther tracked vehicles....
Norris Sales Company - Thu February 18, 2021
Aaron Brown Returns to Norris Sales As Sales Manager, Bill Cummings Promoted to Director of Sales
Norris Sales Company Inc. has announced further investment into its sales operation to better serve the needs of the Philadelphia area construction and contractor market. As of Feb. 1, Bill Cummings has been promoted to the role of director of sales....
