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BURR RIDGE, Illinois (June 20, 2016) – Weil-McLain has optimized its website with additional features, content and resources in a sleek, easy-to-navigate design.
WEST HARTFORD, Connecticut (June 8, 2016) – Legrand, North America recently released its latest installment in a series of white papers examining trends and drivers in the rapidly expanding High Performance Buildings (HPB) market.
KATY, Texas (June 7, 2016) – Kobelco Construction Machinery USA recently celebrated the opening of its new hydraulic excavator production facility in North America. Construction of the $41 million facility was completed within 1 year and presently, it’s ramping up to mass produce 1,800 units/year.
NEW YORK (June 7, 2016) – The Dodge Momentum Index rose 2.4 percent in May to 119.4 from its revised April reading of 116.6 (2000=100). The Momentum Index is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year.
MOLINE, Illinois (June 13, 2016) -- Christine Wehrman, CEO and executive vice president of the American Rental Association (ARA), located in Moline, Illinois, was presented with the European Rental Association (ERA) Lifetime Achievement Award during a special ceremony as part of the ERA’s European Rental Awards 2016 dinner at the ERA’s 10th annual convention in Stockholm on Wednesday, June 8, 2016.
MORRIS, Minnesota (June 13, 2016) – Superior Industries Inc. is expanding its partnership with longtime conveying equipment dealer, RB Scott Company Inc. In addition to conveyors and conveyor components, the Eau Claire, Wisconsin-based dealer of processing equipment and wear parts will also represent Superior’s lines of wet processing equipment and portable processing plants.
WASHINGTON (June 3, 2016) – The American Public Works Association (APWA) applauds Congressman Ryan Costello (PA- 06) and Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) on their formation yesterday of the United States House Public Works and Infrastructure Caucus. The bipartisan caucus was formed to raise awareness of the critical importance of public works and infrastructure.
WASHINGTON (June 1, 2016) —Construction employment rates improved in 44 states and the nation in April on a year-over-year basis, according to analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data rel
IRVING, Texas - May 23, 2016 – The Plastics Pipe Institute Inc. (PPI) announced this year’s winners being acknowledged for exceptional service and significant industry contributions involving the use of various types of plastics in pipe infrastructure.
EDMONTON, AB (May 31, 2016) – Legacy Building Solutions announced the Solar Ship Brantford off-grid hangar, a joint venture with Canadian Energy and Solar Ship Inc. has been awarded the “Game Changer Project of the Year” by Canadian Solar Industries Association (CanSIA).
NORCROSS, Georgia (June 1, 2016) – Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas announced the expansion of its North American authorized dealer network with the addition of four dealerships, including three in the United States and one in Canada.
NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia (June 1, 2016) – Liebherr leverages the organization’s capabilities and announces the formation of Liebherr USA, Co., a simpler structure with a broader reach.
MONTREAL, QC (May 16, 2016) — CM Labs Simulations has added a new training module to its roster of Vortex construction equipment training products. The extensive Vortex training suite already includes RT mobile crane, tower crane, tracked hydraulic excavator and other training modules.
WASHINGTON (May 25, 2016) — The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new business volume for April was $7.3 billion, down 12 percent from ne
MANCHESTER, Iowa (May 24, 2016) – XL Specialized Trailers recently named Hale Trailer, Brake & Wheel its 2015 Dealer of the Year for the second consecutive year. XL presented the award to Hale on March 30 at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky.
WASHINGTON (May 24, 2016) – Even with a recently passed long-term highway bill, advocates say that sustained funding will help bring our nation’s infrastructure into the 21st century.
WEST BEND, Wisconsin (May 5, 2016) - Gehl has announced the “Name That Door” campaign for their highly anticipated, new fold-up door design. This patented new door design provides cab-to-canopy versatility by allowing the machine to run with the door open or closed, all while maintaining low clearance and a Level II FOPS certification.
REDWOOD CITY, California (May 5, 2016) – Pentair recently completed a 65,000-square-foot expansion at its Redwood City operations in California’s Silicon Valley. The increased footprint allows for expanded manufacturing capabilities, a new technology center with state-of-the-art research and development labs and a modern learning center featuring a smart customer experience to provide training opportunities for industry professionals.
