Mon April 09, 2018
Komatsu America Announces Plans to Move North America HQ to Chicago
Komatsu America Corp. , a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer, today announced plans to move company headquarters to Chicago, Ill. in 2020. The new site at Triangle Plaza, 8770 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., will feature a new, open floor plan designed to foster more collaboration and cross-functional team communication....
Wed April 04, 2018
Markman Peat Corp. — Mastering Efficiency Leads to Remarkable Growth for This LeClaire, Iowa, Company
For 25 years, Jeff Widdop worked in commercial banking. During that time, he developed a diverse group of clients. One, however, piqued his interest for years: Rob Markman, President of Markman Peat Corp....
Mon March 26, 2018
Komatsu CARE Program Celebrates 100,000th Service Interval
Komatsu America Corp. and its distributor, Komatsu Northeast, announced the completion of Komatsu CARE's 100,000th service interval. Komatsu America pioneered complimentary maintenance for Tier IV machines in the construction industry with the launch of Komatsu CARE in 2011....
Thu March 22, 2018
Komatsu America, Komatsu Northeast Celebrate Komatsu CARE's 100,000th Service Interval
Komatsu America Corp. and its distributor, Komatsu Northeast, announced the completion of Komatsu CARE's 100,000th service interval. Komatsu America pioneered complimentary maintenance for Tier IV machines in the construction industry with the launch of Komatsu CARE in 2011....
Mon March 12, 2018
Komatsu-Owned Dealers Phasing Out Sales of Wirtgen Products
Komatsu America Corp. announced March 12, an agreement with Wirtgen America to phase out the sale of Wirtgen products by Komatsu-owned dealers in the USA. Komatsu America and Wirtgen America decided this phase out is in the best interest of both companies....
Thu March 08, 2018
Utilizing the Latest Technology Keeps This Ashland, Ill., Company Lean, Efficient
John Gardner loves big machinery. Growing up on a farm he was surrounded by it, and he thought it would remain that way once he fulfilled his dream of becoming a farmer. However, the industry changed dramatically as he got older, and he needed a new plan....
Mon February 26, 2018
Northern Florida Company, Pipeline Contractors Inc., Thrives by Helping Meet Region's Growing Housing Demand
With a wife and infant son to support, Ron Denmark reached a crossroads in his professional life at just 28 years old. After working in the insurance industry for eight years, Ron, like many other independent agents in Florida, felt the effects of a liability crisis that was weighing down the industry....
Mon February 26, 2018
Komatsu Acquires Pine Bush Equipment
The PBE Group, consisting of Pine Bush Equipment Co. Inc. and East PBE Inc., entered into a purchase agreement Feb. 5, 2018, with Komatsu, through its subsidiary F and M Equipment Ltd., to purchase the assets of PBE group subject to a period of due diligence and final approval of Komatsu Ltd....
Mon February 19, 2018
Komatsu Introduces PC238USLC-11 Hydraulic Excavator
Komatsu America Corp.'s PC238USLC-11 hydraulic excavator is equipped with an EPA Tier IV Final certified engine, a viscous fan clutch, lower engine parasitic loads, and up to 4 percent higher productivity, compared to the previous model....
Wed January 31, 2018
Komatsu to Acquire Quadco, Southstar Operations
On Jan. 26, Komatsu Ltd. signed an agreement to acquire from Prenbec Equipment Inc., a company based in Quebec, Canada, the Quadco and Southstar forestry attachment operations, excluding the forestry equipment businesses of Tanguay and Forespro delimbers....
