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The amount of workplace accidents and fatalities that occur in connection with excavators makes for disappointing and distressing reading. Engcon wants to lead the excavation industry towards zero accidents, a "zero vision" — with smart technology on all excavators.... Continue Reading...

bidadoo ended 2019 with record 72 percent revenue growth over 2018, as customers continue to rapidly adopt the online auction model over the land-based, live auction model. Significantly less selling expenses, and the trust and acceptance of online heavy equipment buying, has significantly changed the... Continue Reading...

GOMACO's high-production, truss-mounted screed, for the paving of bridge decks, flat slabs, and concrete floors, can advance as much as 4 ft. (1.22 m) in a single pass to drastically reduce finishing time, providing savings in concrete delivery cost and total project labor, according to the manu... Continue Reading...

SDLG will be exhibiting its two most popular wheel loaders in North America at ConExpo 2020, which takes place from March 10 – 14 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and Festival Grounds. The SDLG booth will be located on the Festival Grounds at number F3432.... Continue Reading...

When it comes to heavy equipment, reliable hydraulic system performance is critical to productivity and profitability. A proper understanding of the hydraulic fluid, and its role in the efficient performance of the hydraulic systems of equipment used in off-highway, construction and utility work is the basis of optimizing the contractor's maintenance dollar, say hydraulics experts.... Continue Reading...

Throughout the month of February, the American Heart Association (AHA) is asking the nation to rally together and donate for all the reasons that make life precious. For the fourth year in a row, LBX Company, Lexington, Ky., will support the Life is Why We Give campaign by giving $500 to the AHA for every ... Continue Reading...

A project in Frederick County, Md., that began in September will enhance safety and add capacity on a segment of MD 180 (Jefferson Pike). The $17 million project involves more than half a mile at Solarex Court and Swallowtail Drive and is designed to help alleviate traffic congestion.... Continue Reading...

Liebherr USA Co. 's construction equipment division is the 2020 recipient of the Associated Equipment Distributors Foundation Partner Award. First presented in 2017, the award recognizes the distinguished service of a manufacturer or service provider that has offered significan... Continue Reading...

Mecalac, a global designer, manufacturer and distributor of compact construction equipment for urban environments, has hired Peter Bigwood as general manager to expand the company's reach in North and South America.... Continue Reading...

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) welcomed passage by the United States Senate in an 89-10 vote of legislation to implement the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). "USMCA provides greater certainty for NEMA members working with partners in Mexico and Canada and contains many positive provisions for the U.S.... Continue Reading...

Construction Safety Week, an annual industrywide education and awareness event originally formed in 2014, is set for May 4-8, 2020. This year's theme is Built on Safety. "This year's Safety Week theme, Built on Safety, provides great opportunities for us to come together and recommit to safety as the foundation of everything we do," said Scott Cassels, ... Continue Reading...

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) senior vice president of government and industry relations Kip Eideberg issued the following statement Jan. 16 on the U.S. Senate passing implementing language to ratify the United States-Mexico-Canada-Agreement (USMCA): "Equipment manufacturers, farmers and hardworking families across the country are thankfu... Continue Reading...

Pettibone/Traverse Lift LLC is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Pettibone Model 88 Extendo, believed to be the first telescopic handler ever produced. Developed in the late 1960s, the first Model 88 Extendo unit was completed and delivered in early 1970, as documented by the original b... Continue Reading...

Epiroc, a leading productivity partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, will exhibit a variety of innovative and productive offerings for the first time in North America at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2020, March 10-14 in Las Vegas.... Continue Reading...

The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans), in collaboration with the town of Middlebury, is undertaking a project to replace two nearly 100-year-old rail bridges in the center of Middlebury with a tunnel.... Continue Reading...

Shawn Abler has been climbing and cutting trees for almost his entire life. But it's only lately that, when he and his brother Travis go to work, they draw a crowd. "We usually have people coming to watch us work every day," he said.... Continue Reading...

Kinshofer Group will showcase selection of new and recently updated products at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2020. The group's new booth, located at F2732, Festival Grounds, will provide the perfect stage for an international audience to see Kinshofer's creative strength and depth... Continue Reading...

Caterpillar Inc. announced that E. Jean Savage, currently vice president of the surface mining & technology division, has elected to retire. Earlier, Trinity Industries Inc. announced that Savage, a member of the company's board of directors, has been appointed ... Continue Reading...

Stanley Infrastructure announced that LaBounty added a new versatile attachment to its demolition portfolio, the multi-jaw demolition tool (MRX). The MRX provides maximum productivity with min... Continue Reading...

ICUEE – The Demo Expo announced that Dave Hughes, vice president of global sales of McElroy Manufacturing Inc. , has been named 2021 show chair. He will be leading the ICUEE management committee, a volunteer group of utility construction industry executives for overall sho... Continue Reading...