David Daly - Tue September 04, 2018
Construction Labor Shortages and Solutions
2018 has proven to be another healthy year for the construction industry as a whole. With multiple indicators pointing towards continued positive growth, it may seem as if there are few challenges ahead for the industry....
Perkins - Tue September 04, 2018
Mark Stratton, David Goldspink Named General Managers
Mark Stratton has been appointed general manager of Perkins large engines, based in Seguin, Texas, with global responsibility for engines in the 7.2 to 18 liter range. “Mark has more than 30 years of experience in operations, manufacturing systems and manufacturing engineering,” said Perkins President Steve Ferguson....
ASV Holdings Inc. - Tue September 04, 2018
ASV Adds Maryland Dealer to Network
ASV Holdings Inc. , a manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, has added Rippeon Equipment to its dealer network. The Gaithersburg, Md.-based dealer will offer all ASV Posi-Track compact track loaders, featuring best-in-class rated operating capacity, cooling systems and hydraulic efficiency....
Bandit Industries - Fri August 31, 2018
WTD Equipment Joins Bandit's Dealer Network
WTD Equipment has joined Bandit's growing dealer network to supply hand-fed chippers and stump grinders to the Pacific Northwest with two locations, in Portland, Ore., and in Monroe, Wa. “WTD Equipment has a deep commitment to the hardworking tree care professionals in the northwestern United States, and now they will be able to supply the best hand-fed wood chippers and stump grinders in the industry to their customers,” said Jason Morey, Bandit sales manager....
CATERPILLAR NEWS - Thu August 30, 2018
Caterpillar Announces Plan To Sell The Purpose-Built Forestry Business
Caterpillar, Inc. announced that it has entered into a preliminary agreement with Weiler, Inc. to sell the Cat purpose-built forestry business. The sale is subject to negotiation of a final agreement, the closing of which is expected by early 2019....
Roland Machinery - Thu August 30, 2018
Roland Machinery Acquires Wisconsin Company
Roland Machinery Co. , of Springfield, Ill., recently acquired Heavy Equipment Specialists, LLC. , of Slinger, Wisc. This will make the 17th full-service facility for Roland Machinery Co. and the 7th location for the company's Wisconsin Division....
Knapheide - Thu August 30, 2018
H. W. 'Knap' Knapheide III Dies at 72
H. W. “Knap” Knapheide III, president of The Knapheide Manufacturing Company of Quincy, Ill., died at the age of 72 on August 28, 2018, in his home. Mr. Knapheide was born Aug. 29, 1945, in Quincy, the son of H....
Empire Crane Company - Thu August 30, 2018
Empire Crane Delivers 2018 Demag AC 130-5
Empire Crane Company's Mike Andrews has delivered a new 2018 Demag AC 130-5 to Bob Hegarty's North Jersey Crane Services LLC in Landing, N.J. Hegarty's chose the Demag AC130-5 because the capacity and reach will allow it to expand its operating capacities, while updating its fleet....
Terex Cranes - Thu August 30, 2018
Arrendo Boosts Inventory With Order for Demag All Terrain Cranes
Mexico owned and operated Arrendo recently placed an order for four new Demag all terrain cranes to keep up with the needs of its growing customer base. Included in the order is the newly introduced Demag AC 300-6 all terrain crane, two Demag AC 100-4L cranes, and one Demag AC 500-8 all terrain crane....
KPI-JCI - Thu August 30, 2018
Kirby Promoted to North American Sales Director — East
Kolberg Pioneer Inc. , Johnson Crushers International Inc. and Astec Mobile Screens Inc. announced the promotion of Darren Kirby to North America sales director — East. In his new position, Kirby will be responsible for directing, administering and coordinating all domestic field sales operations for the eastern region....
