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Construction Employment Increases in 253 Out of 358 Metro Areas From June 2018 to 2019

Construction employment grew in 253, or 71 percent, out of 358 metro areas between June 2018 and June 2019, declined in 61 and was unchanged in 44, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released July 31 by the Associated General Contractors of America....


White Star Machinery Holds Tulsa Ribbon Cutting Celebration

White Star Machinery held a ribbon-cutting open house July 12, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. The event was held to take the wraps off the company's new facility at 12611 East 60th St. in Tulsa. During the event, Bobcat officials also presented Whitestar with a large commemorative plaque recognizing the dealer's 50 years as a Bobcat dealer....


Monroe Tractor Names New President

Janet Felosky has named her son, Chris Felosky, to the position of president of Monroe Tractor. Janet, who has served as president and CEO since 1990, will continue to serve in the capacity of CEO. "I'm greatly impressed with Chris' energy, passion and most of all his humility," she said....


Highway Equipment & Supply Co. Adds Avant to Its Product Lineup

In June 2019, Highway Equipment & Supply Co. became an authorized Avant dealer of articulating compact loaders and attachments. Avant Tecno USA, a fast-growing articulating compact equipment company in North America, offers more than 190 different attachments, and the articulating compact loaders' small, lightweight style makes them ideal to work in buildings, basements, tight spaces and on rooftops, according to the manufacturer....


UPDATE: Veep Visits Manitowoc, Talks Trade Agreement

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers and The Manitowoc Company, Inc., hosted Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States, at Manitowoc's Shady Grove, Pa., facility on Aug.1, to discuss the USMCA and how this new trade deal would benefit Pennsylvania and all of America....


Terex Materials Processing Shares Second Quarter 2019 Results

Following Terex Corporation's release of its second quarter 2019 results, Terex Materials Processing (MP) is pleased to share these, along with its segment-specific, results. Terex Corporation announced second quarter 2019 net sales of $1.3 billion, up 4 percent versus the second quarter of 2018....


Terex AWP Shares Second Quarter 2019 Results

Following Terex Corporation's release of its second quarter 2019 results, Terex Aerial Work Platforms (AWP), driving by the Genie and Terex Utilities brands, is pleased to share these, along with its segment-specific, results....


Contractor for Link-Belt Mid Atlantic Job Uses Hydrema

For years Link-Belt Mid Atlantic had been in discussions internally about the need for expansion to create more building space. In early 2018, the discussion became a reality and they got together with RJ Smith Construction to work on drawings and designs....


Manitou Group Adds Aaron Haynes and Ben Williams to Product Management Team

Two new product managers join Manitou Group, supporting one of the broadest equipment ranges in the industry. Aaron Haynes, new global product manager of skid and track loaders, and Ben Williams, North American product marketing manager of industrial and rough terrain forklifts, strengthen the product management team, providing in-depth industry and product expertise for the Manitou, Gehl and Mustang by Manitou brands....


Farm-Rite Equipment Finds a Place in Long Prairie, Minn.

Farm-Rite Equipment Inc. has found an ideal spot for its newest location, just four short miles south of Long Prairie on Highway 71. Owners Tim and Tom Cox of Dassel purchased the former Long Prarie Machinery business in March of this year....






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