Cindy Ladage - Sat January 19, 2002
Illinois Contractor Excavates With an Antique Twist
Fraase Excavating is located just west of Springfield, IL. Lloyd Fraase is in the excavating business with his son, John. Their excavating business specializes in conservation tillage, ponds, terracing and clearing....
Mary Reed - Mon December 03, 2001
Rochester Awaits New $63.9M Bascule Bridge Over Genesee
A few years ago, a single lane bridge in upstate New York was replaced. It was affectionately known to local residents as the Thunder Bridge, from the loud banging that ensued when cars drove over its loose timber decking....
Alicia Blater - Thu November 22, 2001
Brand Merchandise, Scale Models Head ’Wish List’
The holiday season is right around the corner and the age-old question of what to buy for your family and friends will have to be answered again. But this year, you may want to consider giving a unique construction-related gift.
There are many choices of brand merchandise and scale models, such as mouse pads, leather goods, golf balls, kids’ play toys and gold-plated limited edition scale models; there’s virtually something to be found for everyone.
Many years ago, companies made these items as gifts for its select customers or employees and never dreamed of selling them to the masses....
Wed March 21, 2001
JCB Appoints Helmut Peters President
Helmut Peters, formerly executive vice president of the Volvo Construction Equipment Group, has been appointed president of JCB Inc. in North America.
Peters was also president and CEO of Volvo Construction Equipment North America Inc....
Fri March 02, 2001
JCB Founder, J.C. Bamford, Dies
Joseph Bamford, the founder of privately-held construction equipment manufacturer JC Bamford, died on Thursday at age 84.
Bamford’s initials, JCB, were emblazoned on his excavators and diggers, and became a generic term for the machinery which entered the Oxford English Dictionary in 1985.
The JCB Group remains owned by Bamford’s son, Anthony Bamford, who is chairman and managing director.
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Wed August 16, 2000
Seabury Seizes Position at Anderson
Anderson Equipment Company recently announced the addition of Shawn Seabury as a rental agent to the Albany, NY, team. Seabury’s responsibilities include coordinating the activities associated with the rental business within the Albany territory....
Wed August 16, 2000
Anderson Promotes, Expands Personnel
Anderson Equipment Company announced the addition of John E. Forrest to its Olean, NY, sales team. In his new position as a sales territory manager, Forrest will be responsible for covering the eastern half of Cattaraugus and Allegany counties and the western portion of Steuben County....
Wed April 26, 2000
Benderski Joins Anderson
Anderson Equipment Company announced the addition of Bob Benderski to the Syracuse sales team. Benderski has more than 16 years of experience in a construction-related industry including former vice president of Commercial Truck Tire Center, a company he co-founded....
Sat February 10, 2001
JCB Makes Dreams Come True in Texas
Michael Jamison, vice president of operations, Troy Construction in Sugar Land, TX, won a trip to Super Bowl XXXV as a JCB VIP guest. Jamison’s entry was randomly drawn in a contest through U.S. and Canadian construction equipment dealers of JCB Inc....
Sat January 20, 2001
Midwest Catches Super Bowl Fever on JCB Grid Iron Tour
JCB, the official heavy construction equipment suppliers for Tampa Bay Super Bowl XXXV, are getting dealers across the country to show their football spirit by displaying the unique “JCB Grid Iron Helmets” and providing area residents the chance to win tickets to the Super Bowl this month.
The “Grid Iron” helmets are inflatable and fit over the cabs of JCB 214 backhoe loaders....
