Lori Tobias - Fri October 28, 2016
Billion- Dollar 'Project Neon' Comes to Vegas
Its catchy name might conjure flashy lights, glitter and glitz, as befits a project in Las Vegas. In fact, Project Neon isn't flashy at all, but at a nearly $1 billion investment, it is Nevada's largest and most expensive public works project ever undertaken during the state's 152-year history....
Tue October 25, 2016
Komatsu Introduces the PC138USLC-11 Excavator
Komatsu America Corp. introduced the PC138USLC-11 hydraulic excavator. With the same tight tail swing radius as its predecessor, and up to 4 percent less fuel consumption compared to the previous model, it is ideal for utility and highway applications working in confined spaces, according to the manufacturer....
Tue October 25, 2016
Joy Global Shareholders Approve Komatsu Sale
The Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel is reporting that Joy Global Inc. says its shareholders have voted to approve the pending acquisition of the company by Komatsu America Corp. for $3.7 billion. In the previously announced deal, Milwaukee-based Joy Global stockholders will receive $28.30 per share in cash for each outstanding share of common stock held at the time of the closing of the transaction....
Fri October 21, 2016
Roland Machinery Co. Celebrates Its Newest Location in East Peoria, Ill.
Roland Machinery Co. celebrated its new store in Peoria, Ill., with an open house on Oct. 14. The company's newest branch, located at 4299 N. Main St. Unit A, East Peoria, Ill., 61611, features five service bays, three service trucks, one lube truck to perform preventive maintenance services and a total of nine employees, including four technicians, to serve the company's customers....
Thu October 06, 2016
Komatsu Purchases Four Branches of Road Machinery
Komatsu America Corp. has announced the purchase of four branches of Road Machinery, LLC. that will become company-owned facilities under the Komatsu Southwest banner. The four locations, El Paso, TX; Carlsbad, NM; Albuquerque, NM; and Farmington, NM; will support Komatsu's long-term strategic plans to grow and strengthen the distribution channel....
Wed October 05, 2016
MINExpo 2016 Offers Latest in Mining Equipment, Technology
MINExpo 2016 was held in Las Vegas, Nev., from Sept. 26 to 28. Manufacturers displayed the latest in mining equipment, innovative technology and solutions. Exhibits covered more than 840,000 sq. ft. (78,038.5 sq m), outpacing MINExpo 2012....
Lori Tobias - Tue October 04, 2016
Contractor Snuffs Out Underground Coal Mine Fires
For more than nine months, crews with Earthmovers Unlimited Inc. have labored cautiously to reach a coal fire 146 ft. (44.5 m) below the surface of the earth in Carbondale, Pa. At stake, 50 homes and the safety of all who reside within them....
Mon October 03, 2016
Ritchie Bros. Holds Two-Day Sale in Fort Worth, Texas
With thousands of buyers from around the world participating in Ritchie Bros.' eighth Texas auction of the year, Ritchie Bros. sold more than 4,400 equipment items and trucks for more than $54 million over two days in Fort Worth from Sept 21 to 22, 2016....
Fri September 30, 2016
Alex Lyon & Son Holds September Sale in Dallas, Texas
On Sept. 20, Alex Lyon & Son held a public auction in Dallas, Texas. Items for sale included dozers, loaders/backhoes, generators, lighting and more. Manufacturers represented included Case, John Deere, Komatsu, WhisperWatt and Allmand, among others....
Thu September 29, 2016
Komatsu America Corp. Previews the New D375Ai-8 Intelligent Machine Control Crawler Dozer
Komatsu America Corp., a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer, previewed the new 636HP, D375Ai-8 intelligent machine control crawler dozer at MINExpo today. Featuring more production and faster cycle times, including 20% more horsepower in reverse than the prior model, the first mining-class dozer equipped with intelligent machine control also comes with structural enhancements for increased durability of mainframe and track frame....
