Wed December 08, 2004
Cowin Equipment Brings Kobelco to FL Panhandle, GA
Kobelco Cranes North America Inc., has designated Cowin Equipment Co. as its authorized dealer for Georgia and the Florida Panhandle. “We are excited about the opportunity to have Cowin expand their representation of our products,” said Jack Fendrick, general manager of Kobelco Cranes....
Wed June 09, 2004
Cowin Equipment Keeps Vision in Mind With Atlanta Branch Open House Festivities
On Friday, May 21, Cowin Equipment Co. hosted an open house at the company’s Atlanta branch. As a part of the company’s long-term vision, Cowin recently purchased the facility on Riverview Road, adjacent to I-285 in Atlanta....
Wed April 14, 2004
Gomaco Recognizes Cowin Equipment at Top 10 Dealer
Gomaco Corporation recently recognized Cowin Equipment Company of Alabama, Georgia and Florida as a top distributor for sales in the 2003 fiscal year. The award was presented in recognition for outstanding sales and distribution of Gomaco equipment in the United States....
Fri December 05, 2003
Dealers Arrive in College Park for 2003 GUCA Expo
On Nov. 13, Georgia Utility Contractors Association Inc. (GUCA) hosted the 2003 Georgia Utility Safety Conference and Expo in College Park, GA. Held in conjunction with GUCA’s fall quarterly meeting, the event featured exhibits and equipment demonstrations put together by a variety of Georgia distributors....
Tue October 14, 2003
Bruce Albea Widens Highway 27 With Excess Fill From Neighboring Project
When Bruce Albea Contracting Inc., based in Rockmart and Newnan, GA, landed three recent road-widening jobs, the company needed to augment its equipment fleet. Deciding to spend its money on machines from a well-established dealer, Bruce Albea contacted Cowin Equipment, which opened its doors to Georgia customers one year ago.
In preparation for moving an extensive amount of dirt and material for its upcoming jobs, Bruce Albea purchased a trio of Terex TA40 articulated trucks and a Kobelco SK480 hydraulic excavator.
The first test for new equipment was a $22.7-million Highway 27 road-widening project in Troup County, near LaGrange, GA, that included multiple bridges over West Point Lake....
Kerry Lynn Kirby - Wed August 20, 2003
$162M Skyscraper Grows Roots on Mobile Waterfront
Workers currently are laying the groundwork for the tallest skyscraper in Alabama and one of the tallest buildings in the Southeast.
The Retirement Systems of Alabama’s (RSA) $162-million, 800-ft....
Beverly Nichols - Wed June 13, 2001
Contractors ’Jubilant’ Over Shopping Center Progress
Though the Alabama Supreme Court has yet to make a final ruling on the legality of the project, construction is proceeding full speed ahead for an October opening of Jubilee Square in Daphne, AL.
AIG Baker Shopping Center Properties of Birmingham is the innovator of this enterprise which will bring several big name retailers to the eastern shore of Mobile Bay for the first time.
Located on U.S....
G.W. Hall - Wed February 07, 2001
Gilleland Moves Mountains of Soaked Soil for $138M Project
Despite frequent delays caused by inclement weather, contractors have made significant progress in preparing a 75-acre (30.4 ha) site for the latest phase of the Village at Weatherstone in eastern Cherokee County, GA....
Wed November 01, 2000
Cowin Equipment Earns Top Honors From Kawasaki
Cowin Equipment Co., based in Birmingham, AL, was recently presented with the prestigious Samurai Award from Kawasaki.
According to company president, James P. Cowin, “We’ve received the Samurai Award every year for approximately 10 years.
“The relationship between Cowin Equipment and Kawasaki has been a successful partnership which we have truly appreciated,” he continued....
