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| | | | | | Thursday, March 18, 2010 | 11:52:38 AM
Cat Contemplating Shift of Excavator Production From Japan to US
As part of a long-term strategic initiative, Caterpillar Inc. has undertaken a study that could lead to a new hydraulic excavator facility being built in the United States. Such a move could triple the current amount of hydraulic excavators now produced by the company in the United States and significantly increase Caterpillar’s employment in the United States dedicated to excavator production, and further leverage excavator production in Japan to serve increasing demand in China and across Asia.
“The study is based on the current analysis of where the global excavator market is heading and how Caterpillar should position itself for continued leadership in the excavator industry,” said Gary Stampanato, Caterpillar vice president with responsibility for excavators.
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Komatsu Launches PC228USLC-3 Short Tail Swing Excavator
Komatsu America Corp.’s PC228USLC-3 short tail swing excavator with Tier III engine has a flywheel horsepower of 148 hp (110 kW), an operating weight between 49,900 to 51,110 lbs. (22,634 and 23,183 kg) and a bucket capacity range of 0.
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Terex Introduces Updated PT-30 Compact Track Loader
The new Terex PT-30 compact track loader is designed with a 26 percent increase in lift height, a 16 percent increase in operating capacity and a 45 percent increase in bucket rollback to enhance its production while continuing to offer operators the compact and maneuverable operation of its predecessor.
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New Lake Champlain Bridge One Step Closer
Less than one month after its demolition New York and Vermont officials — and the public — have selected a design for the new Lake Champlain Bridge.
In January, New York State Gov. David Paterson and Vermont Gov.
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NJTA Announces Plans for 2010 Project Bids
As part of its 10 Year Capital Investment Program, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) recently announced more than 50 construction projects totaling $2,080,000,000 are to be put out to bid in 2010.
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Powerscreen of Michigan LLC Appointed New Michigan Equipment Sales, Service, Parts Dealer
The newly formed Powerscreen of Michigan LLC is a subsidiary of Diesel Truck & Trailer Inc., the authorized Deutz engine dealer for Michigan based in Detroit.
Don Northey, president of Powerscreen of Michigan, has been servicing the state of Michigan in the aggregate, construction, recycling and heavy equipment market for more than 40 years.
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CEG Special Feature Report
Managing Key to a Firm’s Emergence From a Recession
Author: Giles Lambertson
(Editor’s note: This article is the final installment in a series on the nation’s and world’s current economic conditions. Over the past several weeks, Construction Equipment Guide (CEG) interviewed experts in economics and business, and even psychology, and reported on how the industry veterans are coping, and in some instances, succeeding in this downturn.
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This Month in Profile Publications - New York State's exclusive magazine for Municipal Equipment
Superintendent of Highways Gary Blackburn and the Town of Ridgeway
Ask just about any highway superintendent what they like best about their job and what they like least, and the answer to both usually is, “the people.” After 24 years in the highway barn in Ridgeway, Superintendent Gary Blackburn believes that the best — his career highlight — is yet to come.
He is positively looking forward to the four-month period when he gets to shadow the person who takes over his job once he officially retires at year’s end.