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Dave Flanagan Named Marketing Manager of Yanmar America

Yanmar America Corporation announced that Dave Flanagan has joined the company as the new marketing manager of all product divisions, which includes industrial diesel and REMAN engines, diesel generators, high speed commercial marine diesel engines, compact construction equipment, agricultural tractors, utility task vehicles, VRF and cogeneration energy systems and genuine parts and accessories....


Cooper Equipment Company Celebrates Grand Opening in Georgetown, Texas; Marks 60 Years as Distributorship

Cooper Equipment Co. held a grand opening Oct. 12, 2018, at its new location at 201 Commerce Blvd. in Georgetown, Texas. At the event, Cooper Equipment also began an early celebration for an upcoming milestone — next year will mark its 60th year in business as an equipment distributorship....


DICA Partners with IUOE to Provide Crane Setup Products at New Training Center

When the International Union of Operating Engineers opened its new International Training Center on 237 acres in Crosby, Texas, earlier this year, it was designed to feature the latest equipment and product technology, according to Chris Treml, IUOE director of construction training....


NTEA Acknowledges Newest MVP Members

Because standards don't raise themselves, NTEA's Member Verification Program (MVP) acknowledges the companies leading the industry to excellence. Fleet managers, truck dealers and OEMs know truck equipment manufacturers and distributors with MVP status have implemented specific business and quality standards and comply with federal regulations....


Komatsu America Teams Up with Chicago Blackhawks

Komatsu America Corp. , a global heavy equipment manufacturer, announced plans to partner with the Chicago Blackhawks for the 2018-2019 season. “Earlier in the year, Komatsu announced plans to move into the city of Chicago in 2020....


Terex AWP Names Simon Meester as New Genie Vice President of Global Sales, Marketing

Simon Meester joins Terex Aerial Work Platforms (AWP) as the new Genie vice president of global sales and marketing. In this role, Meester will have global responsibility for leading the business's sales, commercial operations and marketing teams....


KEC Breaks Ground on $47M Facility

Komatsu Equipment Company, headquartered in Salt Lake City, with locations in Nevada, Utah and Wyoming, broke ground on Oct. 17 on its new facility in Elko, Nev. The $47 million state-of-the-art, 189,000 sq....


United Rentals to Expand in Western Canada With Acquisition

United Rentals, Inc. (“United Rentals”) has announced that United Rentals of Canada, Inc. , a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of WesternOne Rentals & Sales LP (“WesternOne”) from parent WesternOne Inc....


Larson Group Expands Charlotte Peterbilt Dealership

The Larson Group (TLG) celebrated the opening of its newest Peterbilt facility in Charlotte, N.C., Oct. 10. With roughly 500 people taking part, it was one of the best open house turnouts TLG has ever seen....


Mike Lietke, Sara Feuling Join AEM

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announced two new staff: Mike Lietke is senior director, statistics and Sara Feuling is director, construction. Lietke comes to AEM from Briggs & Stratton in dealer development and field training and 12 years with Harley Davidson, serving in dealer district management and market and financial analyst positions....






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