Terex Construction Launches Distributor Support App, Enhanced Website
Both products are part of the company's strategic focus on going digital

COVENTRY, England (Dec. 1, 2014)—Terex Construction announced the launch of a new distributor support application and responsive website. Both initiatives are part of a strategic focus on digital marketing technologies to improve the customer experience by providing easier access to information.

ThyssenKrupp Develops Rope-free Elevator System
Linear motors can increase transport capacity and enable the building industry to face the challenges of global urbanization

ESSEN, Germany (Nov. 27, 2014)—ThyssenKrupp’s latest offering, MULTI, represents a landmark revolution in the elevator industry and a new and efficient transport solution for mid- and high-rise buildings. The operation of multiple cabins in the same elevator shaft is made possible by applying linear-motor technology.

ELFA Releases Monthly Leasing and Finance Index Data
October new business volume up 9 percent year over year, down 12 percent month to month, up 8 percent year to date

WASHINGTON (Nov. 24, 2014)—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 $903 billion equipment finance sector, showed overall new business volume for October was $8.3 billion, up 9 percent from new business volume in October 2013. Month over month, new business volume was down 12 percent from September.

Nonresidential Construction Index Slowly Rises
NRCI for fourth quarter 2014 shows marked increase over 2013

RALEIGH, N.C. (Nov. 21, 2014) – FMI, provider of management consulting and investment banking* to the engineering and construction industry, announced the release of the 2014 Fourth Quarter Nonresidential Construction Index report. The NRCI shows a slight increase from 62.5 in the third quarter to 62.8 in the fourth quarter of 2014. This is nearly 5.5 points ahead of fourth quarter 2013. An NRCI greater than 50 indicates improvement or expansion.

Komatsu America Launches the PC210LCi-10 Hydraulic Excavator in North America

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. (Nov. 17, 2014)—Komatsu America introduces the PC210LCi-10 intelligent Machine Control excavator to the North American market. Built upon the foundation of the standard Komatsu PC210LC-10 excavator, the PC210LCi-10 goes beyond simple guidance to semiautomatically limit overexcavation and trace a target surface. From rough digging to finish grading, the PC210LCi-10 excavator offers improved efficiency and accuracy over traditional methods.