Mon April 02, 2007
JCB Robots Spawns New Track Loader From 1110
JCB Robots introduced the 1110T Robot track loader. The 1110T was created from the 1110 Robot skid steer, which replaced the previous 1105 Robot with increased operating capabilities, better controllability and improved visibility....
Fri April 27, 2007
Record Volumes Propel JCB to Third Spot In League Table
JCB has risen to third place in the league table of world construction equipment manufacturers following a year that saw sales volumes and market share rise to all-time highs. In 2006 the company manufactured a record 55,741 machines — an 85 percent increase over three years....
Wed April 18, 2007
World’s Fastest Backhoe Loader Coming to California
The world’s fastest backhoe loader is set to make its return to California at the celebration of Cook Equipment’s 50th anniversary open house May 1. The backhoe, which was recently shown at the World Ag Expo in Tulare, can usually be seen at various motor racing events but JCB have allowed the machine to make a rare appearance away from the racing scene....
Sun March 18, 2007
Rifle Equipment Hires Representative
Dan Gallagher has accepted the position of sales representative for Rifle Equipment in Rifle, Colo. “Dan brings nearly 30 years experience in the heavy equipment industry,” Harry Colborn, owner of Rifle Equipment, said....
Fri January 19, 2007
Utility Contractors Shoot Skeet for Scholastic Success
Georgia Utility Contractors Association Inc. (GUCA) held its 2006 Scholarship Foundation Skeet Shoot at the Tom Lowe Shooting Grounds in Atlanta, Ga., in November. Fifty-three participants enjoyed the cool, sunny weather for this annual event which included teams from: Robert M....
Fri December 29, 2006
Tri Supply & Equipment Rings in 2007 With New Facility
Tri Supply & Equipment will ring in the New Year by opening a new facility in Oxford, Pa., on Jan. 2. The company’s new facility is located at 158 Limestone Road in Oxford. The branch will cover 7 acres and carry, in addition to the full JCB line, a full line of rental equipment and supplies, as well as sales and service, for such brands as Ingersoll Rand, Terex, Genie, Stihl, Soff-Cut, Wacker, Stone to name only a few....
Mon December 11, 2006
Tri Supply and Equipment Moves Into Larger Facility in New Castle, Del.
Tri Parts and Service, a division of Tri Supply and Equipment of New Castle, Del., has moved from its current location at 831 South Dupont Parkway to 1685 River Road in New Castle. The new 25,000-sq.-ft facility, located on 25 acres, boasts a 5,000-sq.-ft....
Thu November 23, 2006
Contractors on Fire With JCB Skid Steer
When not battling blazes in Savannah, Ga., Scott Barksdale, Jeff Goldman and Michael Ward like to play in the dirt. The three members of the Savannah Fire Department own their own landscaping company, Dirt Worx Unlimited LLC....
Mon November 13, 2006
Hoffman Equipment Opens Facility in Williamstown, N.J.
Hoffman Equipment held an open house Nov. 3 to celebrate the grand opening of its newest location in Williamstown, N.J., which will serve the South Jersey, Philadelphia and Delaware markets. Equipment on hand at the open house included Doosan hydraulic excavators and wheel loaders, Grove cranes, Terex articulated trucks and JCB loaders and excavators....
Wed November 01, 2006
Stephenson Equipment Celebrates Third Anniversary
Stephenson Equipment held an open house Sept. 20 at its recently remodeled Brownstown, Pa., location to celebrate its third anniversary with a record-breaking attendance of approximately 600. The open house showcased Stephenson Equipment’s expanding product line with updated technology, including machines from JCB, Grove and Dynapac....
