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WHEEL LOADERS
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HENSEL PHELPS GIVEN GRAND AWARD FOR PENTAGON PROJECT
Hensel Phelps was tasked with renovating four sections of the Pentagon just three days after the 9/11 attack.
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TORO COMPANY EXPANDS RENTAL OFFERING WITH LIGHT EQUIPMENT
This acquisition builds on Toro’s position in the growing rental market with a reputable line of branded products in the hardscape space.
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HOLT CAT ANNOUNCES SERIES OF LEADERSHIP CHANGES
“The changes will help facilitate our goals and best serve our customers moving forward,” said Dave Harris, executive vice president and general manager of the dealership.
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VOLVO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT SURGES INTO 2012 WITH STRONG FIRST QUARTER
Despite this decline in the Chinese market, Volvo CE maintained sales in China and reinforced its number 1 position in the Chinese wheel loader and excavator market together with its joint-venture partner, SDLG.
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HAWTHORNE CAT HOLDS SHOWCASE FOR CAT CT660
In addition to the opportunity for attendees to examine the CT660 up close, there were giveaways and raffles, a barbecue lunch and equipment reviews and display.
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The flexible nature of pavement preservation processes, especially as they compare to other methods of paving such as mill and fill, allowed the company to suggest alternative treatment combinations.
Highlights from the auction included a 2007 Caterpillar D8T crawler tractor that sold for $260,000 and a 2006 Komatsu D155AX-5 crawler tractor that brought in a winning bid of $210,000.
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