Mon May 18, 2015
Gary Godbersen Receives Highest Honor for Concrete Paving From ACPA
Gary Godbersen, GOMACO president and CEO, was the 2015 recipient of the Hartmann-Hirschman-Egan Award from the American Concrete Paving Association (ACPA). The presentation was at the ACPA’s 52nd annual meeting in Bonita Springs, Fla., December 4....
Mon January 04, 2016
Dealers From More Than 50 Countries Attend LiuGong 12th Global Conference
LiuGong held its 12th Global Dealer Conference at Wanda Vista Hotel in Nanning. The theme for the conference is “Rise to Challenge and Embrace the Future.” Approximately 300 representatives, comprised of LiuGong dealers from more than 50 countries and more than 100 guests including key customers and government officials gathered in Nanning to celebrate the event....
Wed December 30, 2015
One Man’s Idea to Help Kids Becomes Focus of Major Charity Drive in Sacramento
What began as one man’s desire to put a smile on the faces of a couple of disadvantaged kids at Christmas has evolved into a major charity drive. With help from a local contractor, more than 1,000 bicycles are donated every year in the Sacramento area....
Tue December 29, 2015
Yancey Bros. Co. Receives Honor for Family-Owned Firms
Yancey Bros. Co., the nation’s oldest Cat dealer, has been named the 2015 recipient of the Georgia Family Business of the Year Century Award, honoring a family owned business that is at least 100 years old....
Wed December 23, 2015
Whitaker Receives Honorable Mention for Training
Carl Whitaker, a training specialist of Crane Institute of America since 2007, was recently named 2015 Professional honorable mention by Crane & Rigging Hot Line and Association of Crane & Rigging Professionals, announced Crane Institute....
Wed December 23, 2015
CEG to Again Participate at the Florida Auctions
The 2016 Florida Auctions are fast approaching and just like many of you, Construction Equipment Guide (CEG) is making its plans to attend the big sales in the greater Orlando area in February. This year CEG will be a featured vendor at IronPlanet/Cat Auction Services’ auctions (Feb....
Wed December 23, 2015
IED Hosts Membership Meeting
On Dec. 4, the Illinois Equipment Distributors (IED) held its membership meeting and Christmas reception. Approximately 50 members and guests were registered for the event. Tom Smith, IED President, National Lift Truck Inc., welcomed all who gathered to recognize and thank the outgoing members of the board of directors for their service, and to enjoy the reception....
Tue December 22, 2015
Diamond Equipment Hosts 45th Thanksgiving Open House
Diamond Equipment held the dealership's 45th Thanksgiving open house event at its headquarters location in Evansville, Ind., on Nov. 20 . Held on the Friday before Thanksgiving, the event has become an annual tradition for Diamond Equipment employees, factory representatives from its product lines, and its many customers....
Wed December 23, 2015
PWC Holds First-Ever Buildings, Infrastructure Seminar
On Nov. 5, Professional Women in Construction (PWC) presented its first-ever Buildings & Infrastructure Seminar, hosting five major AEC leaders through PWC’s newly appointed executive director, Chelsea LeMar, and the organization’s board headed by PWC President Barbara Armand, president of Armand Corporation....
Tue December 22, 2015
Atlas Copco’s Service Training Leads to High Customer Overall Satisfaction
Atlas Copco Construction Equipment offers dealers and rental centers a service training program to enhance technician speed and quality of work. Atlas Copco provides the program for its full breadth of products, including asphalt rollers, breakers, compressors and generators....
