SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (Dec. 3, 2024) — To meet the growing demand for flexible and cost-effective equipment access, Palfinger, a provider of innovative crane and lifting solutions, has partnered with AP Fleet Management to introduce a new bucket truck rental program in the U.S.

INDIANOLA, Iowa (Dec. 3, 2024) — Cemen Tech, the largest manufacturer of volumetric concrete mixers and concrete production equipment, announced Fred Vincent as the new national used and rental equipment manager. With more than 25 years of experience in heavy truck dealer operations, Vincent will drive growth in Cemen Tech’s rental and used equipment divisions.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Dec. 3, 2024) — Launching its new humanitarian Jump Start Initiative, Fleetio has awarded a free subscription for its fleet optimization software to Shake-A-Leg Miami (SALM), a nonprofit dedicated to providing watersports opportunities and activities for people with disabilities, veterans and their families.

WASHINGTON (Dec. 2, 2024) — National nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.4% in October, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.228 trillion.

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (Dec. 1, 2024) — The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) announced the promotion of David Fanella, Ph.D., P.E., S.E., F.ACI, F.ASCE, F.SEI, to the position of vice president of engineering. In this role, Fanella is responsible for overseeing all technical activities performed by the CRSI engineering team.