Sat May 29, 2010
N.J.’s Cherry Valley Tractor Takes on Full Kubota Construction Lineup
Cherry Valley Tractor Sales of Marlton, N.J., announced April 29 that it has taken on the full line of Kubota construction equipment. The company has been a Kubota dealer for tractors, commercial mowers, lawn and garden, utility vehicles and light construction equipment since 1977....
Mary Reed - Fri June 18, 2010
Projects Underway to Aid Huntington’s Traffic Flow
When the town of Huntington on New York’s Long Island was founded in the 1600s, whaling and other marine related services formed a large part of its economy, although this declined after the railroad arrived in the 1860s....
Tue June 15, 2010
JCB Fields a Squad for World Cup Duties in South Africa
A squad of nine JCB Teletruk forklifts is playing a key role in preparing major stadiums that are hosting games during the 2010 World Cup tournaments in South Africa. The JCB Teletruks have been called up for general materials handling duties during the final construction and fit-out stages of hospitality suites and visitor facilities in and around the six principal World Cup venues in time to welcome thousands of fans from around the world....
Sat June 05, 2010
Red’s Excavating Utilizes Hybrid Technology in Wisc.
Red’s Excavating Inc. is seeing what it’s like being green — at least for a few hundred hours. The Green Bay, Wis., company is using a Komatsu Hybrid PC200LC-8 excavator from Roland Machinery on several of its job sites....
Tue June 08, 2010
Komatsu America Corp. Launches PC228USLC-8 Hydraulic Excavator
Komatsu's PC228USLC-8 hydraulic excavator, with an operating weight of 53,195 to 54,405 lbs. (24,129 to 24,677 kg), is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D107E-1 engine. The electronically controlled HPCR (High Pressure Common Rail) fuel injection system is EPA Tier III emissions certified, provides low noise operation, and remains fuel efficient while delivering power and productivity....
Jay Adams - Wed June 09, 2010
ADH Contracting Inc. Shares Family Tradition Through Four Generations
For Al Hashem, the work was in his blood. His grandfather had done it, followed by his uncle and then his father. What became a way of life for them became a way of life for him, and, a decade or so ago, for his son....
James McRay - Thu May 27, 2010
Indy Contractor Installs Lift Station With ClearSpan Help
Like many other communities across the country, Fishers, Ind., a suburb of Indianapolis, is in the process of upgrading its aging sewer infrastructure to keep pace with growth and new development. This means replacing miles of sewer lines and manholes, and installing new lift stations....
Tue May 18, 2010
Woburn’s C.N. Wood Inc. Named NPK Dealer for Bay State, Rhode Island
C.N. Wood Co. Inc., Woburn, Mass., has been named the NPK dealer for the states of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The exclusive distributor for Komatsu off-road equipment will be carrying the full line of NPK products, which includes a comprehensive offering of hydraulic hammers, pedestal breaker systems, heavy duty grapples, primary/secondary crushers, material processors, plate compactor/drivers and quick-attach couplers as well as a complete offering of OEM parts to support these attachments....
Tue May 18, 2010
Komatsu America Corp. Introduces PC78US-8 Compact Hydraulic Excavator
Komatsu America Corp.’s (KAC) PC78US-8 compact hydraulic excavator is designed for increased production and added operator comfort, when compared to previous models. The new excavator is well-suited for a variety of construction, utility, landscaping and other small- to mid-sized applications, according to the manufacturer....
Tue May 11, 2010
Blanchard Machinery, Spectra-I.S. Demo Day Showcases GPS Potential
Blanchard Machinery Company and Spectra Integrated Systems recently held a Demo Day showcasing the GPS capabilities of Spectra’s equipment on Caterpillar motorgraders, ARO dozers, 312 and 320 excavators and a 303C CR mini-excavator....
