Chicago, Illinois (February 21, 2018) - Ryan Specialty Group LLCannounced it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire the assets and operations of New Day Underwriting Managers, LLC (New Day), a specialty intermediary with offices in Hamilton, New Jersey. New Day will become part of R-T Specialty, LLC (RT Specialty), the wholesale brokerage unit of Ryan Specialty Group (RSG). Jefferey S.

Rolling Meadows, Illinois (February 26, 2018) - Komatsu America Corp. announced that, through its subsidiary F&M Equipment Ltd., it has entered into a purchase agreement with Pine Bush Equipment (PBE) Group, consisting of Pine Bush Equipment Co. Inc. and East PBE Inc., to purchase the assets of PBE group, subject to a period of due diligence and final approval of Komatsu Ltd. (with the exception of the Kubota line of equipment and parts).

Brookfield, Connecticut (February 21, 2018) – Fred Dotson has been promoted to president at Cultec Inc., manufacturer of plastic stormwater chambers for commercial and residential projects. Dotson succeeds Robert DiTullio Jr., who will become the business’ chief business development officer. Robert DiTullio Sr., who founded the company in 1986, is the company’s chief executive officer.

Omaha, Nebraska (February 8, 2018) - Elliott Equipment Company, manufacturer of truck-mounted material, handling work platforms, cranes and digger derricks is celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2018.Elliott Equipment Company was founded in 1948 by Dick Elliott. The company, which was founded and still based in Omaha, Nebraska, was one of the pioneers in developing truck-mounted aerial equipment.

San Diego, California (February 12, 2018) — Craig Parker was sworn in as 2018 chairman of the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) at a ceremony during the association’s 63rd annual meeting. As chairman, Parker is responsible for guiding NAPA’s efforts to support the asphalt pavement industry. Parker is executive vice president of Silver Star Construction, based in Moore, Oklahoma.

Strömsund, Sweden, (February 13, 2018) – Engcon, manufacturer of tiltrotators – a kind of tilting and rotating quick coupler for excavators – has delivered its 10,000th DC2 control system from its factory. The DC2 is one of the smartest control systems on the market. Not only does it boast a range of functions, it also has remote support via the mobile phone network.

FREDERICK, Md. (April 2, 2018) – Daniel M. Ryan, founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Dan Ryan Builders, announced his succession plan naming long-time chief operating officer and senior vice president, Ronald (Ronny) Salameh as his successor. Effective April 1, 2018, Salameh was named president of Dan Ryan Builders.

SUWANEE, Ga. – Doosan Infracore North America LLC, has expanded its dealer network with the addition of two branches of ACT Construction Equipment as authorized sales, service, parts and rental providers of Doosan equipment.