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Thu June 05, 2008

Michigan CAT Secures Distribution Rights of LeeBoy

Michigan CAT and LeeBoy have finalized an agreement that awards Michigan CAT exclusive distribution rights for the entire family of LeeBoy/Rosco paving and construction equipment within the state of Michigan....

Fri December 21, 2007

Michigan-Based Wolverine Buys Colwell Equipment

Wolverine Tractor & Equipment, a Volvo Construction Equipment dealer in Michigan, has acquired Colwell Equipment. With the acquisition, Wolverine Tractor & Equipment gains the Volvo Road Machinery line, including soil and asphalt compactors, milling machines and Blaw-Knox asphalt pavers....

Thu October 11, 2007

Doosan Invites Guests to NASCAR Event in Michigan

Doosan hosted a customer appreciation event in Michigan capped by a trip to Michigan International Speedway for a NASCAR series race Aug. 18 and 19. Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate and the race was rained out....

James McRay - Mon October 08, 2007

Jule Swartz and Sons Installs Sanitary Sewer in Michigan

A new interceptor sewer for the southeast quarter of Mason, Mich., was recently completed by Jule Swartz and Sons Contractors of Jackson, Mich. Swartz installed 1,500 linear ft. (457 m) of new SDR-26, 24 in....

David Eggert and Tim Martin - ASSOCIATED PRESS - Sat October 06, 2007

Michigan Lawmakers Reach Deal to Dodge Tax Bullet

LANSING, Mich. (AP) Lawmakers worked through the night to avoid a partial government shutdown and appeared to be close to a deal Sept. 30 that would increase taxes aimed at plugging a $1.75 billion budget deficit....

Tue August 14, 2007

Eastern Michigan Kenworth Opens New Full-Service Facility

Eastern Michigan Kenworth recently opened its second full-service facility, located on Detroit’s north side. The approximately 13,000 sq.-ft. facility complements the recently improved 36,000 sq.-ft....

Sun July 29, 2007

Tough Michigan Economy Affects Highway Builders

LANSING, Mich. (AP) Some companies that build highways in the state say they are laying off workers as a weak Michigan economy in part has left less money available to fund infrastructure projects. Slagter Construction, a Grand Rapids-based road builder, has cut its work force to 66 from 102 in the past five years and plans to open a Florida office for the first time, President Brian Slagter said....

Wed February 14, 2007

Plans Announced for $98M Center in Eastern Michigan

DETROIT (AP) The Salvation Army has announced plans for a $98 million community center project, with $50 million in help from the estate of the late McDonald’s Corp. Heiress Joan Kroc. The charity’s eastern Michigan division said that it has received a $50 million Kroc Challenge Grant....

Jim Boyle - Mon September 11, 2006

Michigan Town Goes Back to the Minors

By Jim BoyleCEG ASSOCIATE EDITORWhen the Great Lakes Loons take to the field of the brand new multi-million dollar stadium in Midland, MI, audiences will witness amazing displays of true teamwork. Residents of the central Michigan town won’t have to wait quite that long to see such a sight....

Tue March 28, 2006

Ralph Stephenson Remembered as Icon by Michigan Construction Industry

Ralph Stephenson, an icon in every sense of the word, passed away on March 11 in Mt. Pleasant, MI. Stephenson was a driving force in the development of the Institute for Construction Management, the forerunner to the Construction Association of Michigan’s Training and Education Center (CAMTEC)....