Cynthia W. Wright - Thu December 26, 2002
$113M Minute Maid Plant to Provide More OJ, Jobs
Construction of Minute Maid Company’s new $113-million, 620,000-sq.-ft. beverage production plant in Auburndale, FL, will be a major step towards nationwide distribution of its new (introduced in early 2002) not-from-concentrate orange juice, Simply Orange....
Wed December 18, 2002
Tim Watters Becomes New Hoffman International Owner
Timothy J. Watters, former president of Hoffman Equipment Inc., has purchased all outstanding shares of its parent, Hoffman International Inc., in a move hailed by the 82-year-old firm’s management and employees....
Thu December 12, 2002
Jones Purchases First JCB 718 Artic Truck Sold in U.S.
Ronny D. Jones Enterprises Inc. is a third-generation utility contractor whose recent purchase of a JCB 718 articulated dump truck was a first.
The Newnan, GA, contractor serving the Atlanta metro and north Georgia area has become the owner of the first JCB 718 sold in the United States.
Specializing in site development and utilities construction services from initial site planning, preparation and grading through completion and follow-up, Jones needed a reliable vehicle to serve a range of clients including municipalities and counties.
When the need arose, Jones turned to Stafford Tractor Company, based in Lawrenceville, GA....
Wed December 11, 2002
JCB’s Second Annual Savannahfest Draws More Than 600 Participants
The week of October 14th was an extraordinarily busy time around the JCB manufacturing plant in Savannah, GA, as the company hosted its second annual JCB Savannahfest.
The event is an opportunity for hundreds of JCB customers to come to Savannah with their local JCB dealer to tour the plant, operate JCB equipment, experience the JCB equipment show, get to know the people behind the scenes at JCB, and of course, enjoy a lot of good food and entertainment....
Wed December 04, 2002
AED Foundation Investors Get Recognized at Annual Meeting
AED members are stepping up and showing their support of AED Foundation programs. The AED Foundation 2003 annual giving campaign started in September and is already making progress with the generosity of many industry leaders....
Fri November 29, 2002
CEG Slates $5,000 Backhoe Rodeo for Upcoming Expo
Things are moving quickly with Construction Equipment Guide’s (CEG) Philadelphia Construction Expo IV, which will once again prove to be the “Greatest Show on Dirt.”
On March 11 and 12, 2003, CEG Productions, the trade show division of CEG, will present its fourth construction trade show at the Fort Washington Expo Center, just 15 miles north of Philadelphia.
The show will feature more than 70,000 sq....
Wed November 06, 2002
Town & Country Leasing Promotes Carroll to Veep
Town & Country Leasing, an affiliate of Sterling Financial Corporation, has announced the promotion of Joseph Carroll to vice president construction division.
In his new role, Carroll will oversee and develop new and existing relationships with dealers, vendors and customers....
Craig Mongeau - Wed November 06, 2002
NY’s Liftech Construction Takes on the Full JCB Line
JCB recently appointed Liftech Construction Equipment as its dealer for all of upstate New York. With locations in Albany, Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo, Liftech is poised to meet the needs of all upstate New York present and future JCB customers....
Wed October 09, 2002
Tri-Supply and Equipment Teams Up With JCB Inc.
JCB Inc. has announced the appointment of Tri-Supply and Equipment as a full line JCB dealer for the state of Delaware and the Delmarva area.
Tri-Supply’s New Castle Store services New Castle County, DE; the Dover Store services Kent and Sussex counties, DE; and the Salisbury Store services Worchester, Somerset, Wicomico and Dorchester counties, MD....
Mon September 23, 2002
CEG Readies for Fourth ’Greatest Show in Dirt’
Construction Equipment Guide (CEG) is once again poised to host the “Greatest Show on Dirt.”
In 2003, on March 11 and 12, CEG Productions, the trade show division of CEG, will present its fourth construction trade show at the Fort Washington Expo Center, just 15 miles north of Philadelphia.
With three hugely successful shows in 1998, 2000 and 2001 under its belt, the 2003 edition will prove to be bigger and better than ever....
