Mon March 26, 2018
N.C. Firm Puts Hyundai Equipment to the Test in Its Mine
Noah Simpson of Thomas Simpson Construction Inc., Morehead City, N.C., is continuing the work his father, Thomas Simpson, started nearly 36 years ago while also expanding into new ventures. “He was a residential carpenter — painting and framing houses — so as the economy grew, his name got bigger in the community,” said Simpson....
Bobcat - Thu March 22, 2018
Bobcat Company Introduces New Grading, Trenching Buckets for Compact Excavators
Bobcat Company has expanded its current attachment line-up with the newly redesigned trenching buckets and all-new grading buckets for Bobcat E26 through E85 compact excavators. Both buckets will greatly benefit compact excavator operators, offering them increased durability and reliability, maximum digging capabilities and easier clean-out when cleaning ditches, backfilling, leveling or grading, according to the manufacturer....
Andrew Dargatz - Thu March 22, 2018
Excavator Provides Jobsite Access for Faulkner Excavating
Carl Faulkner began his career in the cab of his father's excavator more than 30 years ago. Working for his father's company at a young age, and staying in the trade all these years, Faulkner decided to start his own company in 2012....
Mon March 19, 2018
Office With a View — Nestled in the Mountains of Virginia
Located near the Appalachian Mountains and a national forest, Boxley Materials Company's Rich Patch Quarry in Covington, Va., is a little more picturesque than a typical limestone quarry. “We live and work in a beautiful part of the country here,” said Steve Robertson, superintendent at Boxley Materials Company's Rich Patch Quarry....
Wed March 14, 2018
Core Engineering's Rototilt Digs Up Major ROI
Since 2004, Core Engineering Inc. has specialized in excavation and the installation of underground utility services — electrical, gas, water, sewer, telecommunication — as well as providing its San Francisco Bay Area customers with a range of general building and landscape construction services....
Mon March 12, 2018
Solesbee's Thumbs Enhance Efficiency on Any Size, Model Excavator
Solesbee's offers its series of manual and hydraulic excavator thumbs for any size and model excavator. The thumbs allow operators to move from one application to another, such as moving dirt or material, without changing attachments....
Christine Allen - Mon March 12, 2018
Wilson Finley Company Opens Retail Distribution Center
Wilson Finley Company, a one-stop shop for dozer, excavator, heavy machinery and front end loader parts, headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., recently set up shop at 444 Warehouse Court, Taylors, S.C., (Greenville) to take advantage of the region's economic and construction boom, as well as to meet customer demand....
Volvo - Fri March 09, 2018
Volvo Adds Three New Models to Its Wheeled Excavator Lineup
The latest wheeled excavators from Volvo Construction Equipment — the short swing EWR150E and EWR170E, and the conventional swing EW220E — give contractors three new models to choose from to take advantage of the versatility and mobility offered by wheeled machines....
Thu March 08, 2018
Durante Rentals and NY-NJ Takeuchi to Sponsor the 2018 Rockland County Excavator Safety Seminar Series
Durante Rentals and their earth-moving division, New York – New Jersey Takeuchi, are sponsoring this year's Hudson Valley Region Excavator Safety Seminar. The free event, hosted by Dig Safely New York, is taking place on Wed., March 14th, from 7:00 a.m....
Tue March 06, 2018
Kinshofer's X-Lock Coupler Provides Fast, Safe Attachment Exchanges
Kinshofer, a source of excavator and loader crane attachments, offers the X-Lock coupler, a safe and quick solution for exchanging excavator attachments on the job site. The tool allows the operator to exchange attachments safely from within the cab and features a wedge-locking principal, which allows the coupler to connect to the attachment in two separate places, where competitors only feature one locking point....
