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Wed May 16, 2018

McCann Industries Opens New Michigan, Indiana Locations

McCann Industries Inc. has expanded its territory as the exclusive full-line dealer for Case Construction Equipment in both Indiana and Michigan. The company is opening a new branch in each state to provide a reliable option for the construction industry....

Andrew Dargatz - Thu March 22, 2018

Excavator Provides Jobsite Access for Faulkner Excavating

Carl Faulkner began his career in the cab of his father's excavator more than 30 years ago. Working for his father's company at a young age, and staying in the trade all these years, Faulkner decided to start his own company in 2012....

Eric Olson –CEG Correspondent - Wed February 21, 2018

'Old Man River' to See New Bridge

The mighty Mississippi River has long been regarded as a dividing line between the American East and West. Flowing south from its headwaters in Minnesota, the 2,320-mi.-long river almost splits the country from north to south all the way to the Gulf of Mexico south of New Orleans....

Wed February 07, 2018

Bobcat Enterprises Adds Equipment Line, Grows Team

Bobcat Enterprises Inc. announced that it is now the exclusive dealer of Bandit chippers and stump grinders. The company will offer Bandit in Hilliard, Reynoldsburg, Cincinnati, Mt. Orab and Lexington, Ohio....

Wed February 07, 2018

ALL Family of Companies Adds Eight New Units From Manitowoc

The ALL Family of Companies is once again expanding its fleet with the purchase of eight cranes from Manitowoc. The package includes two each of the MLC650 crawler, Grove TMS760E truck-mounted crane and Manitowoc 999 crawler, plus two more truck-mounted units: a Grove TMS800E and the all-new Grove TMS9000-2....

Wed February 07, 2018

Minn. Strives to Recycle Water

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Minnesota is working to improve water recycling as the state's groundwater supply shrinks. Population growth, increased irrigation and industrial uses are depleting groundwater resources in some parts of Minnesota, Minnesota Public Radio reported....

Wed February 07, 2018

Michigan Track Improvements Slash Amtrak Travel Time

DETROIT (AP) The Michigan Department of Transportation said $384 million in track improvements have led to faster train speeds and reduced travel times to Chicago. The Amtrak Wolverine route, which runs from Detroit to Chicago, has reduced transit time by 20 minutes, said Michael Frezell, a department spokesman....

Wed February 07, 2018

Patten Cat Names Stahl as Newest Sales Team Member

Patten Cat recently announced the promotion of Andrew “Drew” Stahl as the company's newest machine sales representative covering both Lake and McHenry counties in Illinois. In his new role, Stahl is responsible for the entire Caterpillar construction equipment line....

Wed February 07, 2018

SDLG Appoints Two New Dealers in Iowa, Nebraska

SDLG has appointed two new dealers to bolster its position in the Midwest. The appointments reflect SDLG's long-term goal to expand and strengthen its North American dealer network by partnering with seasoned, expert dealerships that know their markets well, providing superior service and support to SDLG's customers....

Wed February 07, 2018

Enbridge Prepares to Replace Natural Gas Pipeline

MARYSVILLE, Mich. (AP) A natural gas distribution company is preparing to replace a pipeline that runs underneath a river in eastern Michigan. Enbridge Energy's Line 5 pipeline cuts through Marysville and the St....