Craig Mongeau - CEG Editor in Chief - Wed February 13, 2019

Old, New Technology Merge to Save Contractor Time, Money

There's the old work cliché when somebody asks their boss, "when do you need this by?" and the answer is "I need it yesterday."Time constraints and deadline are facts of work life and the construction industry is no different....

- Wed November 27, 2013

Sean McMillan Joins Cowin Equipment

Sean McMillan recently joined Cowin Equipment Company as an outside sales representative based in the company’s Mableton (Atlanta), Ga., office. Sean was born and raised in Mableton, Ga. After graduating from The Citadel in 1996, Sean started out in the plumbing distribution business....

- Wed March 06, 2013

McMillen 75 Series Augers Create Quick, Precise Holes

McMillen 75 Series augers by Paladin dig holes for utility, construction and landscaping applications with minimal damage to the surrounding area. The series includes a broad selection of models that attach to skid steers, backhoes, tractors, wheel loaders, excavators and telehandlers....

- Thu March 31, 2011

CMI Becomes Full-Service Mack Dealer in Four Locations

Construction Machinery Industrial LLC (CMI), a leading construction equipment dealer in Alaska, has expanded its business by becoming a Mack Trucks Inc. full-service dealer. CMI now offers Mack sales, parts and service in its Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau and Ketchikan locations....

- Wed May 30, 2007

April CMI Recoups Last Loss Through Mfg. Performance

The seasonally adjusted Credit Manager’s Index (CMI) rose 1.6 percent in April, recouping March’s losses as eight of the 10 components of the index rose. The increase was driven by gains in the sales component and in both collections components....

- Wed September 27, 2006

Side Kits Maximize Versatility for Terex/CMI SF2204B HVW

The Terex/CMI SF2204B HVW from Terex Roadbuilding can adjust from its 8-ft. 4-in. (2.4 m) transport width to its 20-ft. (6.1 m) paving configuration in moments, rather than hours. Optional side kits now enable contractors to build barrier and parapet walls, curb and gutters, sidewalks and cart paths....

- Sat July 29, 2006

Terex/CMI’s Barrier, Curb and Gutter Paver Saves Project Time

The new Terex/CMI CB2003 paver from Terex Roadbuilding marks the company’s reentry in the barrier, curb and gutter market. With a wide variety of available profile inserts — quickly changed without removing the entire hopper and auger assembly — this paver can be used for projects ranging from curb, gutter and sidewalks to cart paths and parapet walls....

- Wed June 28, 2006

Declining CMI Numbers Suggest Change in Economy

The Combined Credit Manager’s Index (CMI) fell 2.6 percent for the month of May on a seasonally adjusted basis. While seven of the 10 components remain above the 50 percent mark, indicating economic expansion, the decline was relatively large and quite widespread....

- Tue December 27, 2005

CMI Reveals Business, Economic Conditions Are Looking Up

The Credit Manager’s Index (CMI) rose to 57.4 in November, above October’s 56.6. The Index is now 1.2 percent higher than last November and represents solid economic growth. An improvement in bankruptcy filings of 9.6 percent in manufacturing and 8.2 percent in services contributed most to the gain — a result of the rush to file for bankruptcy before the October deadline introducing more creditor-friendly bankruptcy laws....

- Sat November 26, 2005

Link-Belt Names CMI as New Crane Dealer in Alaska

Bill Stramer, vice president, marketing, sales and customer support, has announced the signing of Construction Machinery Industrial LLC (CMI) as the Link-Belt crane distributor for the entire state of Alaska....

Maybelle G. Cagle - Wed September 28, 2005

McMinn Airport Expansion to Support Business Travel

A $2.8-million renovation project at the McMinn County Airport near Athens, TN, is the first of several projects over the next few years that will help the airport better serve businesses and corporate aircraft....