West Side Tractor - Thu December 07, 2023
West Side Tractor Receives National Women's Business Enterprise Certification
West Side Tractor, a John Deere construction and forestry equipment dealership, has secured certification as a National Women's Business Enterprise by the Midwest Women's Business Council, a regional certifying partner of the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)....
West Side Tractor Sales - Wed August 30, 2023
West Side Tractor Sales, Ivy Tech Community College Partner
West Side Tractor Sales, in partnership with Ivy Tech Community College and grant funding through the U.S. Department of Labor's Apprenticeship Building America program, has announced it is providing West Side Tractor Sales apprentices with a pathway to a technical certificate from Ivy Tech for Heavy Construction Equipment Mechanic....
West Side Tractor - Tue May 02, 2023
Naper Settlement Agriculture Center Set to Open in 2023
The Naper Settlement recently unveiled a new educational center that will serve as a pipeline to agriculture and STEM professionals for future generations. The Mary and Richard Benck Family Agriculture Center will showcase Naperville, Ill.'s rich agricultural history while connecting it to the farming story of the region and the nation....
Katherine Petrik – CEG Editorial Assistant - Tue December 06, 2022
Nye Pulverizer Improves Bottom Line for Illinois' CHDS
Dan Powell, owner of CHDS (Concrete, Horticulture, Dirt and Stone) headquartered in Wheeling, Ill., is used to hard work. He also needs his machines to work hard. He started his first company, Powell Inc., at age 18, when he graduated from high school....
CEG - Tue September 13, 2022
Equipment Showcase Returns to 134th Sandwich Fair in Illinois
The 134th annual Sandwich Fair in Sandwich, Ill., held its Equipment Vendor Showcase on Sept. 7. This event featured local equipment dealers who brought their machines to display to the public. The fair was held at the Sandwich Fairgrounds Sept....
West Side Tractor - Thu August 04, 2022
West Side Tractor Announces New Hires, Promotions
West Side Tractor, the John Deere construction and forestry dealer in Illinois and Indiana, announced recent new hires and promotions. Kevin SchmittEffective April 2022, Kevin Schmitt has been promoted to used equipment division manager at West Side Tractor....
West Side Tractor - Mon July 18, 2022
West Side Tractor Expands into Mobile Railcar Mover Business With Shuttlewagon
West Side Tractor, a heavy equipment provider headquartered in Lisle, Ill., announced a new partnership with Shuttlewagon effective July 2022. Shuttlewagon, a division of Wabtec Corporation and a manufacturer of rail car handling solutions, has appointed West Side Tractor as the exclusive authorized dealer serving Illinois, Indiana and southern Michigan....
Giles Lambertson – CEG Correspondent - Wed August 18, 2021
Illinois Equipment Distributors Celebrates 70 Years as Eyes, Ears of Construction Equipment Dealers Industry
Industry associations exist to benefit association members — and the pooled energy of its members is what makes an association work. This synergy has worked for Illinois Equipment Distributors for 70 years....
West Side Tractor - Tue June 29, 2021
Women Road Builders Association Hosts Spring Gathering at West Side Tractor's New Headquarters
The Women Road Builders Association hosted its Spring networking event on June 17 at West Side Tractor's new headquarters in Lisle, Ill. Forty-three women attended the event representing more than 20 businesses that support the Chicagoland construction industry....
West Side Tractor Sales - Wed May 12, 2021
Richard Benck Passes Away at 91
Richard W. Benck, age 91 of Naperville, Ill., passed away peacefully on May 9, 2021, at his home. He was born at his home on the family farm on Nov. 17, 1929, in Grant Park, Ill., to Carl and Louise Benck....
