A writer and contributing editor for CEG since 2008, Eric Olson has worked in the news-gathering business for 45 years.
Olson grew up in the small town of Lenoir, N.C. in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where he began covering sports for the local newspaper at age 18. He continued to do that for several other dailies in the area while in college at Appalachian State University. Following his graduation, he worked for, among other companies, the Winston-Salem Journal, where he wrote and edited the newspaper's real estate and special features sections for 10 years. Since 1999 he has worked as a corporate media liaison and freelance writer, in addition to his time at CEG.
He and his wife, Tara, have been happily married for almost 40 years and are the parents of two grown and successful daughters. He currently is in the employ of two dogs and three cats, a job that he dearly loves.
ASCENDUM Machinery launched a Rapid Response Technician program with expert technicians serving different regions in N.C. and Tenn. The program aims to quickly diagnose and troubleshoot customer equipment issues with specialized service trucks, enhancing overall customer satisfaction and uptime....
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Russ Erlinger Crane Service, founded in 1981, is a family-owned heavy-duty resource for crane rentals, rigging, and hauling in the Midwest. With Hunter and Holden Hillesheim now leading the company, Erlinger's reputation for outstanding service has allowed its growth and success, servicing clients in Illinois, Missouri, and beyond with a fleet of top brand heavy-duty cranes....
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In response to devastating floods from hurricanes, North Carolina is raising I-95 in Lumberton's Coastal Plain, widening lanes and building higher bridges for future flood resilience by 2027. Construction ongoing with local contractors and traffic management enhancements planned....
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S.C.-based Kuhn Equipment, celebrating 50 years, shifted from selling earthmoving to specializing in recycling and demolition gear, offering top material handlers and attachments. Its service center with trained technicians boosts reputation and attracts nationwide clientele....
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Rebuilding efforts are underway in the Southeast following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. Record rainfalls led to widespread flooding, road closures, and infrastructure damage in North Carolina and Tennessee. A total of $137 million in federal disaster relief has been allocated to aid in the recovery process. The closure of Interstate 40 near the N.C.-Tenn. border presented a major transportation challenge with a potential timeline of a year for repairs. Small businesses and construction companies are mobilizing to help with repair and rebuilding efforts in affected areas....
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Linder Industrial Machinery Co. has expanded operations to Virginia as an exclusive distributor of Komatsu products. With a reputation for quality equipment and service, the company aims to grow partnerships and provide innovative solutions to meet the needs of its customers in the state....
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Southwestern University in Texas launched a $120M campus building campaign for new dorms, welcome center, sports complex, and more. Renovations at historic Mood-Bridwell Hall underway to advance teaching and community engagement. Other upgrades and additions planned to enhance student experience and campus facilities....
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Harrison Construction Co. relies on Volvo Wheel Loaders from ASCENDUM for its aggregate business in Tennessee and North Carolina. The company values the reliability, ruggedness, and ease of use of Volvo loaders to efficiently move heavy materials for its construction projects, including paving jobs on iconic mountain roads....
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R.R. Equipment Co. LLC has added Komplet crushers, screens, and shredders to its inventory to provide clients with affordable options for processing various materials. The new line includes small to mid-size mobile units, offering customers more versatility and choice in their equipment selection....
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Sand Science Inc. has formed Roto-Screen USA to expand their Roto-Screen portable trommel screening plant across the US. They aim to build a national dealer network, with existing distributor Sand Science as the primary dealership. The company is focused on controlled growth, recently adding three new distributors. The Roto-Screen 454 trommel screener is praised for its uncomplicated design and versatility, catering to contractors and material-producing companies. Vice President Eoin Kenny highlights the product's efficiency and rental potential. The company plans to continue expanding its dea...
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The Ironpeddlers, a Southeast equipment dealer, marks its 50th year by emphasizing customer service, strategic expansions, and partnerships with SANY and Gehl. The company’s recent growth includes opening new branches and diversifying its equipment lineup, with a focus on OEM parts and service excellence....
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Any company in the business of mining stone, and then processing it for use by landscapers and homeowners, is going to need the toughest, most dependable heavy equipment on the market....
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Like any other successful young person in the construction equipment distribution industry, Destiny Johnson is making her mark via a single-minded determination to be the best at her job....
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Opening a business as a 21-year-old is a daunting prospect for anyone. In the case of Jeffrey Hardin, he had plenty of help in getting his company started and continued to build it through hard work and sheer determination....
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When the Great Recession swept across the United States in 2008, it destroyed or damaged countless businesses in its wake. Construction companies, too, were not immune to economic disaster, no matter the size of their operations....
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The counties and towns in South Carolina's far-southern tip are well established as wonderful places to build new homes. The trend began decades ago with the development of many of the state's coastal communities just north of Savannah, Ga., headlined by Hilton Head Island in Beaufort County, renowned around the world as a top vacation and residential destination....
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Since the mid-1980s, Duane Allen and his team have been designing and manufacturing pugmill mixers and related equipment for Pugmill Systems LLC in Columbia, Tenn., south of Nashville....
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When the folks at ASCENDUM Machinery realized a few years ago that their Pooler, Ga., location no longer met the company's needs, they began looking around for a more suitable location — one that was not only larger and more modern but also was easier for customers to get to....
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ASCENDUM Machinery, a Huntersville, N.C.-based Volvo Construction Equipment dealer, located just north of Charlotte, boasts a roster of friendly, well-trained professionals working throughout the company's multiple branches across the two Carolinas, Georgia, Tennessee and North Dakota....
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With the construction of a $7.6 billion Hyundai electric vehicle and battery production plant now under way near Savannah, Ga., its top-tier component suppliers have also begun to look for both manufacturing and warehouse space to support the automaker's effort....
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