Christine Allen - Thu September 21, 2017
Local Equipment Dealers Step Up to Help After Irma
Only twice in United States history have two major Hurricanes made landfall back-to-back on the mainland, according to the National Hurricane Center. Over the past few weeks, Hurricanes Harvey and Irma brought that number up to three....
Wed September 20, 2017
Coastal Construction Assists in Disaster Relief Efforts After Hurricane Irma
When Hurricane Andrew walloped South Florida in August 1992, Tom Murphy Jr., a third generation Irish-American builder, set out with his mid-size construction company to help rebuild the Florida Keys. The Miami-based general contractor quickly made a name for itself and its disaster recovery efforts, rebuilding Ocean Reef Club and various other structures in south Miami-Dade County....
Wed September 20, 2017
Ritchie Bros. Now Accepting Consignments for February 2018 Orlando Auction
Ritchie Bros. ' February Orlando auction is one of the most anticipated equipment events of the year, as thousands of people from around the world vie for the opportunity to purchase equipment from some of the most well-respected companies from the U.S., Latin America, Canada and abroad....
Thu September 14, 2017
FAA Announces Another Round of Airport Infrastructure Grants
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced Sept. 13 the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $264 million in airport infrastructure grants to 95 airports in 31 states across the United States as part of the FAA's Airport Improvement Program (AIP)....
Tue September 12, 2017
JLG Opens New Service Center in South Carolina
JLG Industries Inc. , an Oshkosh Corporation company, and a leading global manufacturer of aerial work platforms and telehandlers, recently opened a new service center in Rock Hill, S.C. JLG adds its newest 13,800-sq.-ft., seven-bay facility to the company's existing service centers in Houston, Riverside, Calif., and Hagerstown, Md....
Mon September 11, 2017
More Than 5,000 Attendees Converge on PWX Show
The American Public Works Association 2017 PWX show — held in Orlando on Aug. 27 to 30 — had more than 5,000 attendees, more than 400 exhibitors, used more than 80,000 sq. ft. of exhibitor space and attracted attendees and exhibitors from more than19 international countries....
Mon September 11, 2017
The Water Expo Sees Increase in Exhibitor Participation
The Water Expo was held Aug. 30 and 31 at the Miami Airport Convention Center. There were more than 140 exhibitors, which was a 20 to 25 percent increase from last year. The Water Expo show in Miami is about presenting equipment, technology, products and know-how for the wastewater, water quality, environmental services and sanitation industries....
Emily Buenzle - Mon September 11, 2017
Three Cranes Fall to Irma's Winds at Florida Construction Sites
Hurricane Irma's winds brought down three cranes in Miami Sept. 10. The first crane to topple was located at an apartment building in downtown Miami, followed by a second at a condo tower in the city's Edgewater neighborhood....
Fri September 08, 2017
DSI Relies on Gregory Poole Equipment Company
Directional Services Inc. (DSI), a full service licensed electrical and utility contractor, has been serving customers from Hope Mills, N.C., and the surrounding area since 2005 by performing horizontal directional drilling, power line utility work, commercial electrical work and solar farm construction....
Fri September 08, 2017
Bandit Expands Network With Hoistlift of Florida
Bandit Industries continues its expansion of dealers across the United States with the addition of Hoistlift of Florida, based in Fort Myers. The company is known throughout the south-central Florida for its unrelenting commitment to its customers....
