Wed December 06, 2017
Hurricane Harvey Updates
Gov. Greg Abbott has extended the State Disaster Declaration for Texas counties affected by Hurricane Harvey. All Texas counties declared disaster areas will continue to be eligible for assistance as they recover and rebuild after Hurricane Harvey....
Tue December 05, 2017
HOLT CAT COO, President Announces Jan. 1 Retirement
HOLT CAT, the Caterpillar Equipment and Engine dealer for south, central, north and northeast Texas, has announced that its president, John David (Dave) Harris is retiring, effective Jan. 1. Harris started his 20-year career with HOLT CAT as a regional sales manager of Holt Ohio....
Tue December 05, 2017
Kobelco USA's Dealer Network Continues to Expand
Kobelco Construction Machinery USA continues to expand representation in the North American market by adding Century Rentals and Westrax Machinery to its growing dealer network. “We're dedicated to providing customers with the value of industry-leading Kobelco excavators through our nationwide dealer network,” said Pete Morita, vice president — excavator division, Kobelco USA....
Tue December 05, 2017
Structure Tone Southwest Turns 40, Completes 40 Good Deeds
On Nov. 17, nearly 80 employees from the Dallas office of Structure Tone Southwest walked a cumulative 40 mi. to support Toys for Tots and to cap off a year of giving back to the North Texas community....
Cindy Riley - Tue December 05, 2017
Fort Worth Builds New $540M Venue for Major Events
Construction of a $540 million multi-purpose venue that will include space for major sporting events, rodeos, concerts and graduation ceremonies is under way in Fort Worth, Texas. When it opens in 2019, the 14,000-seat Dickies Arena will glisten as the latest jewel in the city's crown....
The Associated Press - Thu November 30, 2017
Texas Cities Partner in $225M Water Pipeline Project
SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) — A coalition of rapidly growing cities in south-central Texas is proceeding with a more than $225 million deal to create a long-term water supply. The Austin American-Statesman reported that the Alliance Regional Water Authority has obtained permits, and financing is underway to start construction next year on the 95-mile pipeline to pump groundwater from the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer east of Lockhart....
Wed November 29, 2017
Governor Abbott Joins Kubota to Announce Hurricane Relief Donation
Governor Greg Abbott joined officials Nov. 28 from Kubota Tractor Corporation, Commissioner John Sharp and local elected leaders in Fulton, Texas to announce a $1 million donation of funds and equipment from Kubota to the Hurricane Harvey relief effort....
Tue November 21, 2017
Kruse Energy Conducts Largest Auction of 2017
Kruse Energy Auctioneers, a Ritchie Bros. solution, conducted its largest auction of the year the week of Nov. 13, selling more than 1,500 equipment items and trucks for $25+ million in Odessa, Texas. The two-day auction (Nov....
Tue November 21, 2017
Texas-Based Construction Company Grows With Equipment from Kirby-Smith
Growth happens quickly for new DFW-area underground contracting firmWhen Steve Hugdahl and Jose Guamancela teamed up to form Blue Star Utilities, LLC, one of the first things they did was approach some developers to let them know they were starting a new business for installing underground water, storm and sewer lines....
Fri November 17, 2017
Get Ready for 2018: Ritchie Bros. Selling 250+ Cranes Before Year's End
With less than two months left in 2017, Ritchie Bros. still has more than 250 cranes listed to sell through its onsite auctions and IronPlanet. Highlights include 100+ rough terrain cranes, 50+ crawler cranes, 40+ hydraulic truck cranes, 40+ all-terrain cranes and more....
