Mon April 12, 2004
Hitachi Makes Earth Move on MODOT Job
In Missouri, rigid-frame trucks are usually associated with rock work, not dirt work. Rain turns dirt to mud and clay, and conventional thinking says, “Use articulated trucks” if there’s any possibility of moisture....
Fri December 05, 2003
MA’s Francesco Demolition Does It All With Hitachis
Big or small, Francesco Demolition Inc., of Duxbury, MA, does it all, said Frank Durante, company founder. “Houses, factories, or large shopping centers — there’s nothing we can’t tackle.”
Durante did not start out in demolition....
Tue August 12, 2003
NC Firm Nimbly Performs Right-of-Way Clearing With Shinn, Hitachi Combo
Some construction companies strive to offer a wide variety of services to their customers. Others prefer to specialize. Southern Clearing Inc. of Charlotte, NC, is a niche company that cuts a broad swath in the right of way clearing business because of the cutter system it uses on its excavators.
“We work all over the Southeast,” said David Bonheimer, owner and former salesman with JW Burress Inc.
“Water, sewer, natural gas, electric power — that’s our kind of specialty, whether it’s alongside the road or out in the woods....
Wed April 02, 2003
WV’s Polino Contracting Hauls Ash With Hitachi Trucks
Some companies like niches. Not Polino Contracting Inc. Known as one of West Virginia’s largest heavy/highway contracting firms and active in several nearby states. It is not afraid to shift its specialty as the market changes....
Gordon W. Keegan Jr. - Wed May 08, 2002
Schmidt Equipment Takes on Hitachi Line for MA, RI
Schmidt Equipment Inc. has entered into an agreement to represent Hitachi in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The announcement was made by Schmidt President Dennis Neslusan at a gala ceremony featuring a mini-equipment expo, cocktails, and dinner for more than 200 Schmidt customers, employees and Hitachi representatives....
Tue April 23, 2002
Hitachi Construction, Sumitomo Heavy To Merge Crane Operations
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. and Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd. will integrate their crawler-crane operations into a 50-50 joint venture to be set up in July, the two companies said Monday, April 22.
The move reflects continued weak demand in the wake of a cut in public works spending by the government.
The new venture will become Japan ’s largest crawler-crane manufacturer, commanding nearly 50 percent of the domestic market.
The two companies will combine all their crawler-crane operations, including sales, production and development operations into the new venture, which will be capitalized at Y1 billion and aim for annual sales of Y200 billion....
Wed February 13, 2002
Schmidt Adds Hitachi to Its Roster
Schmidt Equipment has become a new member of the Hitachi family, representing the manufacturer in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. At all five of Schmidt Equipment’s locations — North Oxford, Swansea, Billerica, Springfield and Plymouth, MA — the company is gearing up to provide New England Hitachi customers with the full gamut of services, such as new Hitachi equipment, rental fleet machines, parts and trained service technicians....
Darryl Seland - Fri September 28, 2001
Howell Tractor Packs Iron Horse With Hitachi Muscle
West Dundee, IL-based Iron Horse Grading and Excavating’s production is up 40 percent.
The company manages this task with the help of a Hitachi EX1200 excavator with a 12-cu.-yd. (9.2 cu m) bucket and five Hitachi AH400 haulers purchased from Howell Tractor, as well as a Hitachi ex550 with a 6-cu.-yd backhoe.
On any given day, with both backhoes and 13 articulated trucks working, Iron Horse can move as much as 27,000 yds....
Fri March 30, 2001
Deere, Hitachi to Create a Joint Venture for Wheel Loaders in Japan
Deere & Company and Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd. jointly announced the intent to create a 50/50 joint venture for wheel loaders in Japan.
Hitachi has operated its wheel loader business through Hitachi Furukawa Construction Co....
Marc Rapport - Wed February 21, 2001
Newell Kicks Volvo, Hitachi Fleet Into Overdrive to Meet Deadline
Keith Newell knows that the best way to stay successful is to surround himself with the best people and the best equipment. When his company, W.S. Newell Inc., took on a site prep job in Montgomery, AL, he armed himself with a little of both, including some of the newest offerings from Hitachi and Volvo....
