American Concrete Pavement Association - Thu July 18, 2019
Michael Ayers Named Executive Director of Illinois ACPA Chapter
Michael E. Ayers has been named the executive director of the Illinois Chapter — ACPA. A veteran concrete pavement engineer, Ayers brings to the Illinois Chapter vast and in-depth experience in concrete pavement and cement-based paving solutions....
John Deere - Mon July 15, 2019
John Deere Construction & Forestry Builds New Illinois Training Facility
John Deere recently completed the construction of a 7,500 sq. ft. facility in Coal Valley, Ill., to better meet internal training demands, along with supporting customer visits and events. The building is part of the Construction & Forestry Training Campus and includes three classrooms that can be used separately for training purposes, or combined to hold more than 250 people for larger events....
ophia Tareen – ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wed June 26, 2019
Judge: Obama Center Construction Can Move Forward in Chicago Neighborhood
Plans to build Barack Obama's $500 million presidential center on Chicago's lakefront can move forward, a federal judge said June 11, in dismissing an advocacy group's lawsuit objecting to the use of historic public parkland....
CEG - Wed June 26, 2019
Ritchie Bros.' Chicago Auction Attracts Bidders Worldwide
More than 3,700 bidders participated online and in person at Ritchie Bros.' multi-million-dollar unreserved public equipment auction in the Chicago area on June 20, 2019. With bidders from 45 countries, approximately 67 percent of the equipment in the auction was sold to out-of-state buyers from as far away as India, Vietnam and the United Kingdom....
PIRTEK - Tue June 11, 2019
PIRTEK USA Continues to Expand With Launch of Hose Service in Rockford, Ill.
PIRTEK Rockford, which provides onsite hydraulic and industrial hose service to businesses in Rockford, Ill., is now open for business. Bert Banaszak, new owner of the mobile-only service, previously served as a branch manager at another PIRTEK location in the Chicago area....
AEM - Fri May 31, 2019
I Make America Joins Komatsu to Host Rep. Cheri Bustos in Peoria
I Make America, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)'s national grassroots campaign, joined Komatsu America Corp. to host Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (D-IL-17) at their Peoria facility....
Martin Implement Sales - Wed May 29, 2019
Martin Implement Sales Hosts Annual Stihl Training Event
Martin Implement Sales hosted its seventh annual Stihl training event April 10 and 11 at the company's South Elgin, Ill., facility. Martin Implement broke training into two segments, with chainsaw training on the first day, which covered proper usage, safety and some basic maintenance; and basic maintenance training on all Stihl products on the second, which was a new segment that provided an overview of basic maintenance for all Stihl products....
CEG - Wed May 29, 2019
Contractors Association of Will and Grundy Counties
The Contractors Association of Will and Grundy Counties (CAWGC) held its Annual Meet & Greet Expo on May 2, 2019, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Stone City VFW in Joliet, Ill. There were 29 exhibitors with both indoor booths and, despite the rainy day, some had brought outside equipment to view....
CEG - Wed May 29, 2019
West Side Tractor Sales Announces Changes to Its Team
West Side Tractor Sales, the John Deere construction and forestry equipment dealer in Illinois and Indiana, recently announced its latest promotions and additions to the West Side team. Meghan Hargrave, Sales Manager — IllinoisMeghan Hargrave joined the West Side team as an Illinois sales manager in January 2019....
CEG - Sat June 01, 2019
Seasoned Pros Lead Black Star Asset Conversion Appraisal
Formed by industry veterans from the auction, appraisal, used equipment, and trucking business who also happen to be family, Black Star Asset Conversion and Appraisal specialize in asset conversion for companies with capital equipment needs....
