Wed March 03, 2010
Newest Mack Model Joins Customer on ’American Loggers’
When the Discovery Channel was looking for a company to feature in its new television series, “American Loggers,” it turned to Gerald Pelletier Inc., a family-owned and operated business that’s been working the rugged and remote North Maine Woods for three generations....
Fri February 26, 2010
American Society of Safety Engineers’ Seek 100 WISE Women
The American Society of Safety Engineers’ (ASSE) Women in Safety Engineering (WISE) common interest group will honor 100 women who have, or are currently, making a difference through their work and dedication to protecting people, property and the environment, as part of ASSE’s 100th anniversary celebrations in 2011....
Wed January 20, 2010
Coupler Industry Giants Team Up for North American Venture
Two names in quick coupler technology have joined forces to form a single company committed to bringing innovative coupler products, buckets and additional work tools to customers in North America. The new firm, MillerBaird LLC, will be headed up by Randy and James Baird, founders and former principals with JRB Company Inc., as well as Keith, Gary and Jacqui Miller of European coupler manufacturer, Miller U.K....
Mon January 18, 2010
American Society of Safety Engineers Launch Prevention Through Design Standard Initiative
Addressing the fact that workplace incidents can be prevented through design, such as during the designing and construction of a new manufacturing plant, the American Society of Safety Engineers’ (ASSE) recently launched the Z790 Standards Initiative to develop the “Prevention Through Design (PTD): Guidelines for Addressing Occupational Risks in Design and Redesign Processes” standard....
Fri December 11, 2009
American Rental Association Unveils New Market Monitor Service
The American Rental Association (ARA) and Rental Management have launched the State of Equipment Rental Industry Outlook 2009-2014 Market Monitor service. This online subscription-based program, exclusively available to ARA members only, provides subscribers with the latest economic information regarding the equipment rental industry compiled by economic forecasting firm IHS Global Insight....
Wed October 21, 2009
Link-Belt TCC-750 Makes North American Debut
Link-Belt’s 75 ton (70 t) TCC-750 was formally introduced in North America at Link-Belt’s CraneFest ’09 customer event on Sept. 28 through Oct. 1 at Link-Belt’s world headquarters in Lexington, Ky....
Mon October 19, 2009
JCB Light Equipment Makes Its North American Debut
JCB is further expanding its North American equipment range with the addition of JCB light equipment. This new product line features 32 models representing three distinct product categories: light compaction, hydraulic power packs and hydraulic hand tools....
Wed September 30, 2009
JCB’s North American Dealer Coverage Climbs Despite Difficult Economy
Going against the grain in a down economy, JCB is rapidly expanding its dealer network in North America. In 2009, JCB has added seven new dealers and increased market coverage by five percentage points and the company expects this number to continue climbing....
Wed June 03, 2009
American Rental Association Announces Partnership With the U.S. Census Bureau
The 2010 Census is less than one year away and preparations are in full swing. Activities to lay the groundwork for the nationwide effort to count everyone residing in the United States are visible across the country....
Fri March 27, 2009
Terex Pegson, Powerscreen Celebrates North American Open Dealer Days
More than 250 dealers and customers of Terex Pegson and Powerscreen, manufacturers of mobile crushing and screening plant and equipment for the mining, quarrying and recycling industries, attended the Americas Open Day, held in San Diego, Calif., Feb....
