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Many top construction equipment companies would agree but add a caveat — nothing is more satisfying than a job well done while also being able to make a positive impact on the community, and sometimes the world.
LEAD ENGINEERING WEATHERS CHALLENGES OF I-95 RE-DECKING
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TRUCKS: POTENTIAL RULE CHANGES WOULD RELAX HOURS OF SERVICE
The $13.46 million re-decking of four bridges along Interstate 95 in Port St. Lucie at Glades Cut Off Road and Ten Mile Creek will be completed in weeks, much to the relief of motorists that are now able to enjoy a smooth ride.
After years of challenging the rigid hours of service regulations in place for the trucking industry, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association Inc. (OOIDA) may be seeing some progress.
Representing the fourth generation of ownership, Carolina Tractor & Equipment’s Amanda Weisiger Cornelson had always envisioned working for the family company one day — just not before venturing out on her own first.
Epiroc, a productivity partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, showcased its powerful hydraulic attachments in the National Demolition Association (NDA) Live DEMOlition Event.
It was part two of a three-part competition for Thompson Tractor in the Caterpillar 2019 Global Operator Challenge. The venue this time was the dealer’s Montgomery, Ala., branch facility for a two-day event on July 24 and 25.
Fifteen cyclists sponsored by Calder Brothers Corporation, manufacturer of Mauldin Paving Products, recently participated in “A Ride to Remember” cycling event raising $42,392 for the Alzheimer’s Association.
On July 2, MacKinnon JCB was presented a JCB Dealer of Excellence award. This is an award the dealership earned for its continual growth in sales, parts and service business, as well as marketing efforts and promoting the JCB brand.
John Deere has received approval from the U.S. Department of Labor for its new Registered Apprenticeship Program and is making it available to its Agriculture & Turf and Construction & Forestry dealers.
On July 19, Diamond Equipment hosted an open house servicing the Nashville area at its location in La Vergne, Tenn., that also doubled as a celebration of the company’s 50th anniversary.
Aumann Auctions, based in Nokomis, Ill., will be conducting an online-only auction from Aug. 20 to 22, 2019, to liquidate an extensive selection of antique equipment, vintage construction signs and more.
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WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION: AMANDA WEISIGER CORNELSON OF CTE
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THOMPSON TRACTOR HOSTS CAT CHALLENGE IN MONTGOMERY
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MACKINNON JCB WINS DEALER OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
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DIAMOND EQUIPMENT CELEBRATES 50 YEARS WITH OPEN HOUSE
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PINNACLE CRANES NAMED TOP 5 LINK-BELT DISTRIBUTOR
Link-Belt has announced its top five distributors for 2019. These distributors were selected on the basis of overall performance in the marketing and sales of Link-Belt cranes. Founder, Publisher & CEO Southeast Publisher Executive Publisher Editor In Chief Associate Editor Editorial Assistant Editorial Consultant Production Mgr. Controller Circulation Mgr.
Edwin M. McKeon Sr. Richard C. McKeon Teddy McKeon Craig Mongeau Joe Trinacria Katherine Devlin Pete Sigmund John Pinkerton Judith Nixon Cathy Printz
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EPIROC SHOWCASES ATTACHMENTS AT NDA DEMOLITION EVENT RIDE TO REMEMBER — CALDER BROTHERS RIDES FOR ALZHEIMER’S JOHN DEERE ANNOUNCES NEW APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
LOOKING FOR ANTIQUE IRON? A LOT OF IT’LL BE UP FOR SALE
VOLVO CE SEES SALES RISE 10 PERCENT IN SECOND QUARTER
Improvements in the key European and North American markets, coupled with a strong focus on its service business, helped Volvo Construction Equipment deliver a good all around performance in its second quarter 2019 results.
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FUEL SAVINGS MAKES WATCO BIG
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