Power Equipment

Tue February 03, 2009

Bombs to Beetles: VW Builds $1B Plant in Chattanooga

Following nationwide competition it was announced on July 15, 2008, that a former army site near Chattanooga, Tenn., had been chosen as the location for Volkswagen’s new $1 billion U.S. assembly plant....

Tue November 06, 2007

Power Equipment Readies Staff for Wirtgen America Line

The deal has been made, the training has started and the staff of Power Equipment is ready to bring on a new line. On Jan. 1, Wirtgen America equipment will officially be available at Power’s branches in Tennessee, although customers already are able to order the machines....

Angela B. Hurni - Thu August 02, 2007

Chattanooga State Training Operators of Tomorrow

The occupational employment projections from 2004 to 2014, according to the U.S. Department of Labor and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, predict a 12.2 percent growth for construction equipment operators....

Tue March 27, 2007

Retiring Salesman Proves Equipment Can Be a ’Hoot’

Paul Winfrey, better known as Hoot, retired late last year from his job as equipment sales representative of A.E. Finley & Associates of Tennessee Inc. While he won't be a constant presence at the dealership anymore, his stories will likely remain....

Wed September 29, 2004

Power Thanks Customers With Annual Golf Outing

Power Equipment recognized its customers during an appreciation golf tournament on Friday, Sept. 10. The tournament was held at the Toqua Golf Club in Loudon, TN, where the Tennessee River winds through many of the holes, challenging even the best players ....

Mon August 30, 2004

Donald Tucker, Past Power Equipment President, Dies at 81

Donald Miller Tucker, former president of Power Equipment Company, died of pneumonia on July 25. He was 81. A resident of Knoxville, TN, Tucker spent his career in the construction industry working alongside his brother, Thomas M., and father, R.S., who founded Power Equipment Company....

Amanda L. Gutshall - Mon March 10, 2003

Power Equipment Scoops Up All of TN With Etnyre, Broce

Power Equipment Company has renewed its focus of the paving business by becoming a one-stop shop for roadbuilding contractors in Tennessee and northern Mississippi. The company started this revamp last year by continuing its coverage of Broce Brooms into the rest of Tennessee....