Bandit Industries - Thu December 13, 2018
Bandit Industries Completes ESOP Sale to Employees
Bandit Industries finalized its transition to a 100 percent ESOP (employee stock ownership plan) company on Nov. 1. Former owners Mike Morey Sr., Dianne Morey and Jerry Morey announced their intention to sell the company in an ESOP over the summer of 2018 — a move that was celebrated by Bandit's employees and customers....
USG Corporation - Thu December 13, 2018
Commercial Construction Looks to Advanced Technologies to Alleviate Workforce Challenges, Improve Productivity
The Q4 2018 USG Corporation + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index (Index) released Dec. 11 indicates that despite staunch concerns over labor shortages and skilled workers, three-quarters of contractors believe advanced technologies may improve labor productivity on job sites....
CEG - Wed December 12, 2018
Bobcat of Brainerd Extends Reach of Popular Brand
Contracting in north-central Minnesota became a little more convenient Oct. 8 when Bobcat of Brainerd opened its doors to the public. The new 20,000-sq.-ft. facility at 11570 MN-371 serves all of Crow Wing County, an area of some 1,100 sq....
CEG - Wed December 12, 2018
Palmer Johnson Plans Reconditioning Center for 2019
In response to growing customer demand, Palmer Johnson is now formally offering equipment reconditioning services for off-highway equipment. In November, Palmer Johnson broke ground on a dedicated 20,000-sq.-ft....
CEG - Wed December 12, 2018
Holiday Provides Perfect Time for Dealer to Give Thanks
Once again, Diamond Equipment's popular annual Thanksgiving Open House, held at its headquarters in Evansville, Ind., was a big success. This was the 48th year for the event, which is held on the Friday before Thanksgiving and has become a tradition that signals the commencement of the holiday season....
Tue December 11, 2018
Truck Crane Sales to Surpass 9,300 Units in 2018, with Asia Pacific Spearheading Demand
According to Fact.MR, the truck cranes market is foreseen to register volume sales of more than 9,300 units in 2018, up by 370 units in 2017. Overall growth of the market can be attributed to:Increasing investments in infrastructure-oriented developmentBuoyancy in utilities and power distribution sectors where truck cranes find significant applicationOEMs' efforts to expand truck crane product portfolio with enhanced operational efficiencyWhile demand for construction and heavy-duty equipment remains perennial, Fact.MR said that divergent applications of truck cranes across industry verticals are likely to maintain the sustainability of truck cranes market in the future....
Kubota - Tue December 11, 2018
Kubota Names Yoshida New President, CEO for Kubota Tractor Corporation, Kubota North America
Kubota Tractor Corporation announced the appointment of Haruyuki (Harry) Yoshida as the new President and CEO of Kubota Tractor Corporation (KTC) and Kubota North America, based in Grapevine, Texas, effective Jan....
JLG - Tue December 11, 2018
Oshkosh Honored by Glassdoor for Second Consecutive Year
JLG parent company Oshkosh Corporation has been honored with a Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award, recognizing the Best Places to Work in 2018. The Employees' Choice Awards program, now in its 11th year, relies solely on the input of employees, who elect to provide feedback on their jobs, work environments, and companies via Glassdoor....
John Deere - Tue December 11, 2018
John Deere Power Systems Appoints Pierre Guyot Senior Vice President
Deere & Company has named company executive Pierre Guyot to become senior vice president for John Deere Power Systems, effective Jan. 1. The change follows realigned leadership responsibilities at Deere in response to the planned retirement of Jean Gilles, senior vice president of power systems, worldwide parts services, advanced technology and engineering, and global supply management and logistics....
CEG - Mon December 10, 2018
LiuGong Holds 60th Anniversary Celebration in China; Also Marks Significant Wheel Loader Milestone
LiuGong's 60th Anniversary Celebration was held Nov. 26, 2018, at LiuGong International Industrial Park in Liuzhou, Guangxi, China. Attendees included domestic and overseas customers, distributors, suppliers, government officials, shareholders and stakeholders who have worked with LiuGong throughout its 60 years....
