Summer Ballentine -Associated Press - Wed November 08, 2023
Multi-State Transmission Line Will Increase Capacity for Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) Regulators on Oct. 12 gave the go-ahead for a multistate wind-energy power line to provide the equivalent of four nuclear power plants' worth of energy to Missouri consumers. At issue is the Grain Belt Express, a power line that will carry wind energy from Kansas across Missouri and Illinois before hooking into a power grid in Indiana that serves eastern states....
Katherine Petrik – CEG Editorial Assistant - Wed September 27, 2023
Sanco Brings XCMG Lineup to Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin
Sanco Equipment Company announced it is now carrying XCMG excavators, wheel loaders and compaction rollers with plans to add new offerings as the company grows. Sanco has locations in Mankato, Albert Lea and Rochester, Minn., as well as one store in Mason City, Iowa....
IROCK Crushers - Tue September 26, 2023
IROCK Crushers Welcomes Crush Mode as Its New Dealer in Upper Midwest
IROCK Crushers welcomed Crush Mode as a new equipment dealer in the upper Midwest, including territory throughout Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin and Iowa. The IROCK leadership team is thrilled about this opportunity, knowing this new partnership will add tremendous value to the IROCK network of dealers....
Diamond Mowers - Wed September 13, 2023
Developers Increase Productivity With Diamond Mowers' Excavator Attachment
Founded in 1853 by the Illinois Central Railroad (from which its name derives), Centralia, Ill., lies approximately 60 mi. east of St. Louis. Due to its predominantly rural surroundings, agriculture is essential to the local economy....
Swanston Equipment - Tue September 12, 2023
Swanston Equipment Hosts Grand Opening of Its Fergus Falls Facility
Customers, team members and their families celebrated the grand opening of Swanston Equipment's new facility at 712 Frontier Dr. in Fergus Falls, Minn., on Aug. 31. The new store is fully renovated. The company offered lunch provided by Pizza Ranch, gave away some Swanston swag and offered the chance to win various prizes....
WisDOT - Wed August 30, 2023
Midwest Transportation Leaders Join for Infrastructure Talks
Milwaukee took center stage in the Midwest transportation world Aug. 14 to 16 as Wisconsin hosted the annual meeting for the Mid America Association of State Transportation Officials (MAASTO). Transportation leaders and industry partners across 10 Midwest states gathered to share best practices, learn about transportation innovations and network with each other to help shape the transportation landscape in the Midwest for years to come....
LiuGong North America - Tue August 29, 2023
LiuGong NA Announces Cornerstone Equipment Now Part of Dealer Network
LiuGong North America welcomed Cornerstone Equipment to its dealer network. The Dry Ridge, Ky.-based operation sells both construction equipment and material handling products. The business started in 2009 as an industrial equipment solutions provider....
CEG / Don Smock - Tue August 29, 2023
Don Smock Wins Three Awards at Marketing Competition
Don Smock Auction Company Inc. recently received three marketing awards at the 2023 National Auction Association Marketing Competition. The company was awarded for its Don Smock Auction Sponsored Car; the promotion for Buyer Satisfaction at its C & C Equipment Auction; and its Fun at the Auction with Barry and Ray....
CEG - Tue August 29, 2023
Hayden-Murphy Names Jeff Clarke New President, Don Knackstedt Retires
Hayden-Murphy has named Jeff Clarke as its new president. Clarke takes the reigns from Don Knackstedt who is retiring after his 25-year career with Hayden-Murphy. Clarke spent 17 years at Toro, holding various roles including senior director of its residential and landscape contractor division....
Katherine Petrik – CEG Editorial Assistant - Wed July 19, 2023
Middle River Marine Takes Delivery of Liebherr LH110
Moving material and goods around Chicago can be a costly venture, in both money and time. Middle River Marine, a marine and terminal business, handles bulk material for the construction, agricultural and industrial industries....
