Work included the clearing of trees & other debris to return abandoned lots to nature in Detroit’s Brightmoor neighborhood
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Award was given during a special ceremony at the ERA’s 10th annual convention in Stockholm
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.
Dealership represents Superior throughout the state of Wisconsin, the northern half of Illinois & western Upper Peninsula of Michigan
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.
Caucus educated Congress & the public on the need for greater investment in critical infrastructure
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.
NSA construction unemployment rate of 6 percent was a 1.5% drop from April 2015
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
The association established its peer-recognition program in 2010
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.
Company's rigid steel frame enables roof-mounted solar panels to be adaptable & resilient
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).
Network now includes 71 dealerships operating in more than 125 locations
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.
Existing Liebherr sales & service companies will become divisions of Liebherr USA Co.
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.
Comprehensive learning content is designed to train for safe, efficient operations
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.
Council aims to identify & develop solutions to key obstacles employers face in improving workplace safety & health
CHICAGO (May 26, 2016) – With the second highest number of deaths and injuries in the world resulting from workplace related accidents and illnesses, safety is a rising concern for leading organizations in India.
April new business volume down 12 percent year-over-year, 10 percent month-to-month & 10 percent year-to-date
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
Award was presented to winner at the Mid-America Trucking Show
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.
Members head to D.C. for association's first fly-in
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.
Contest winner will name a patented fold-up door design on new RT Series Gen:3 track loaders
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.
Expansion includes 65,000-square-feet manufacturing, R&D labs & office space
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.
Site offers customer testimonials, product selection content and feature & machine specification information
SUPERIOR, Wisconsin (May 11, 2016) — Barko Hydraulics recently announced the launch of its new website.
Nonresidential building & multifamily housing retreat after March gains
NEW YORK (May 18, 2016) – The value of new construction starts in April fell 8 percent from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $608.3 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. Nonresidential building pulled back following its sharp March increase, and residential building also declined due to a slower pace for multifamily housing. Meanwhile, the nonbuilding construct
Heavy equipment OEM will provide $25,000 in free equipment use to one community to repair & build local infrastructure
RACINE, Wisconsin (May 18, 2016) - Case Construction Equipment has launched the Dire States Equipment Grant – a new grant that will provide one winning community with $25,000 in free equipment use to help offset the costs of building or repairing a critical piece of local infrastructure. Representatives of municipal, county and other local governments are eligible to apply for the grant.
Project is first Oklahoma City hotel to use modular construction
BOISE, Idaho & DALLAS (May 17, 2016) – NewcrestImage has announced a partnership with Guerdon Modular Buildings to use modular technology to build a 142-room AC Hotel in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.