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RDO Equipment Co. Becomes New Cochise County... Wirtgen Dealer for State of Arizona Ex-Inmates May Help State Weather Labor Shortage
ment of John Deere’s RDO Equipment Co. acquisition of Wirtgen announces the company Group. With a global preshas become a Wirtgen ence in more than 100 dealer in the state of countries and a product Arizona. Effective immeportfolio that spans the diately, Arizona joins entire road construction RDO Equipment Co.’s sector, Wirtgen is the existing Wirtgen territory worldwide market leader that includes North in roadbuilding products. Dakota and South Dakota. Chris Cooper, COO of A total solutions RDO Equipment Co., said provider of John Deere the team is excited to grow and other construction equipment, parts and serv- RDO Equipment Co. announces the company has become a the Wirtgen footprint and further align with this key ice in Arizona, the addi- Wirtgen dealer in the state of Arizona. manufacturing partner. He tion of Wirtgen’s compaction, milling, mixing, paving, pro- RDO Equipment Co.’s Arizona stores. added, “We’re proud of the opportuni“We have a strong presence in the ty to take on the additional territory and cessing and rehabilitation equipment enhances RDO Equipment Co.’s offer- southwest roadbuilding industry with look forward to strengthening our relaings for the roadbuilding industry. our existing product offerings,” Dennis tionship with Wirtgen.” For more information, visit rdoeWith the industry a growing area of Howard, vice president of RDO focus for RDO Equipment Co., the Equipment Co., said. “Wirtgen is an quipment.com. (This story also can be found on move is especially exciting as it deliv- ideal addition, and will greatly enhance ers new opportunities for customers the solutions and support we’re able to Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipand further broadens the breadth of provide our Arizona customers.” The news follows 2017’s announce- mentguide.com.) construction equipment offered by
SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. (AP) An Arizona county on the U.S.-Mexico border is hoping former inmates can help with a labor shortage amid a federal immigration crackdown. The Arizona Republican reported Cochise County developer Rick Coffman said developers have complained that the labor shortage is slowing down production and hurting home sales. Under the program “Framing our Future,” the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office will make initial contact with potential workers and refer any interested individuals to the Southeastern Arizona Contractors Association. The program in southeastern Arizona is not targeted toward current inmates, but rather those who have completed their sentences. California and New Mexico farms also are facing a labor shortage due to stepped-up immigration enforcement and U.S. born workers not making up the difference. For more information, visit azcentral.com. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)