David Tirrell-Wysocki - Fri July 03, 2009
New Hampshire Using Green Paper to Cut Red Tape for Stimulus Projects
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) New Hampshire has been spending federal stimulus money on transportation faster than most states, in part because it’s using green paper to cut red tape. The U.S. Transportation Department said the state is among the top 10 in the percentage of stimulus money for transportation already put to work....
Fri May 22, 2009
Milton CAT Hosts R.I. Independent Contractors and Associates
The Rhode Island Independent Contractors and Associates (RIICA) held its most recent association meeting at Milton CAT’s Milford, Mass., location. Most association members made their way to Milton CAT by bus, traveling together from Rhode Island as a group....
Fri February 27, 2009
Griffin Pump and Equipment Unveils Diesel Generators Line
Griffin Pump and Equipment now offers a line of diesel generators with a prime output range from 4.7 to 472 hp (3.5 to 350 kw) and larger. They are designed for construction, rental and special events....
Fri March 27, 2009
Milton CAT Hosts the American Rental Association of Mass.
The February meeting of the American Rental Association of Massachusetts (ARAM) was held at Milton CAT in Milford, Mass. Fifty-six people from 27 businesses attended the meeting. ARAM Executive Director Gene La Pierre commented, “The Milton CAT facilities and the discussion of Damage Waivers combined to make this event one of the best attended events in recent history.”With headquarters in Moline, Ill., the American Rental Association (ARA) is the international trade association for owners of equipment rental businesses and manufacturers and suppliers of rental equipment....
Fri January 16, 2009
Milton CAT Timely Workshops Draw Hundreds of Attendees
Braving uncertain weather, deadlines and schedules, plus the heavy demand of end-of-the-year commitments, a large number of companies attended the latest round of Milton CAT workshops. “People want to know how to best take advantage of the economic incentive package and of Section 179 of the IRS Code,” said Customer Experience Champion Eric Griffin....
Jennifer Hetrick - Fri October 24, 2008
The Vue: What Goes Up Must Start Underground
As Charlotte, N.C., grows at a rapid pace, residents seeking a taste of luxury will have a new venue in which to set up housekeeping. The R.J. Griffin Company, Charlotte, N.C., broke ground on The Vue, a 53-story, 409-unit condominium tower at the northwest corner of Fifth and Pine streets, in April....
Tue May 13, 2008
OnDemand Lube Pump Option Featured on More Models
The Commercial Vehicle Systems group of Dana Holding Corporation has enhanced its lineup of 40,000-lb. (18,144 kg) tandem axles by incorporating its OnDemand lube pump option into several popular models....
Thu February 14, 2008
DESA Heating Introduces Pro-Tough Series Portable Forced Air Heaters
One of the greatest challenges of working in cold weather is heating the job site. For more than 30 years, the choices for job site forced air heaters has remained relatively unchanged and cumbersome. New for this winter’s working season, DESA Heating’s Pro-Tough series features a professional-grade, workspace-friendly, versatile-fuel, forced air heater....
Mon December 03, 2007
Parker-Hannifin’s Hydraulic Pump Division Adds Four New Displacement Sizes to Line
Parker Hannifin’s Hydraulic Pump Division (HPD) has added four new displacement sizes to its line of heavy-duty, fixed-displacement, piston-type bent-axis motors, expanding the product offering to a total of 14 different models....
Mon November 19, 2007
Contractor Takes a Peek at John Deere AutoLoad Scraper
At first, change can be intimidating for some. But Alan Cawthon is glad he made the leap. The owner of Alan Cawthon Inc. — dba Peek Grading — based in Jackson, Ga., Cawthon used to have his crews working with open bowl ejector scrapers pushed by bulldozers....
