Sat January 01, 2000
LICA Plans Winter Convention in Georgia
The Land Improvement Contractors of America (LICA) will host its 49th Annual Winter Convention Feb. 14-19, 2000 at the Marriott Riverfront in Savannah, GA. The convention will begin with two days of pre-tours followed by four days of seminars, exhibit hall and association business....
Wed December 20, 2000
L.B. Smith Technicians Hit the Books, Earn JCB Service Training Certificate
At a recent JCB Service Training school held in Wilkes-Barre, PA, 12 L.B. Smith Inc. technicians attained JCB certification in a new factory-sponsored product support training recognition program.
The new JCB program certifies dealer technicians at three levels of factory-trained expertise based on the following appropriate levels of JCB factory product support training received....
Sun January 02, 2000
EU Fines JCB Over Antitrust
The European Commission levied a fine of about $33.3 million against JCB, the British construction, farming and industrial equipment maker, for violating antitrust regulations with illegal distribution agreements.
The European Union’s (EU) executive agency said JCB had imposed restrictions on its distributors to limit out-of-territory sales, preventing customers from taking advantage of price differences in various EU nations.
The Commission said JCB, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of construction and earth-moving machines, formed illegal agreements with its network of independent authorized distributors in Britain, France, Italy and Ireland.
These infringements affected the $7 billion annual market for such machinery, in which JCB has around a 13% market share, the Commission said in a statement.
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Wed March 15, 2000
National Kids Construction Club Displays at PhilCONX
The National Kids Construction Club (NKCC) is making its first official appearance at PhilCONX 2000 with a colorful yellow and black booth and lots of activities for young and old.
The NKCC is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to growing the interest of children and parents in the construction industry by creating special learning programs that can be used by schools and businesses....
Wed January 19, 2000
Oldest Maryland Contractor Breaks Ground With JCB
Angelozzi Bros. Inc, one of the area’s oldest and most respected contractors, last year became the first Maryland business to take delivery of a JCB tracked excavator — a move it has not regretted....
Wed January 05, 2000
Anderson Promotes New York Managers
Anderson Equipment Company has announced two promotions. Monica A. Kensy has been promoted to New York State general parts manager and W.F. “Bill” Snowberger has been promoted to New York State general service manager....
Mary Gelling Merritt - Wed November 08, 2000
Chenango St. Viaduct Makes Comeback
It will soon be easier to travel to downtown Binghamton from Interstate 81 in Broome County, NY. The New York State Department of Transportation and the city of Binghamton are working together to fund the rehabilitation of the Chenango Street viaduct, which crosses over Conrail’s railroad tracks.
They’ve awarded the $1.6-million project to Slate Hill Construction of Warners, NY....
Wed October 25, 2000
Anderson Equipment Promotes Chesterton to Sales Manager
Anderson Equipment Company recently announced that Ron Chesterton has been promoted to quarry sales manager. Chesterton possesses more than 30 years of experience in the industry including his experience as a Komatsu representative, a strong background in construction and mining, and experience as a previous Rupp employee....
Wed July 05, 2000
JCB Takes to the Hills With 4X4 Power, Launches 214Se
JCB has launched an entry-level, 4.3-meter (14 ft.) class machine with four-wheel drive, four-wheel steer and four equal-size tires.
The 214Se series 4 provides exceptional traction and maneuverability, with special application to the rental industry, builders, landscapers and cemeteries.
The 4x4x4 214Se series 4, with a 64-kilowatts (86 hp), JCB diesel turbo engine and SynchroShuttle transmission, has been developed to meet the needs of 4.3-meters (14 ft.) class, entry-level customers....
Wed May 10, 2000
JCB Goes Above and Beyond With Super High Lift
JCB has upgraded its wheel loader range with heavy-build 426B models and a new Super High Lift option on the 436B HT.
JCB’s 400 series B line-up builds from the compact and powerful 407B ZX to the high-production 456B ZX, while also featuring several HT tool carrier models....
