South Carolina

Fri July 14, 2017

APWA Hosts 33rd Annual Backhoe Rodeo in Charleston

The 2017, 33rd annual APWA Summer Conference — South Carolina state backhoe rodeo was held on July 11 in Charleston, S.C. In the Upstate, Pee Dee, Lowcountry and Midlands areas of South Carolina, four regional competitions were held, and the top two finishers were invited to the state championships....

Wed July 12, 2017

Company Wrench Ltd. Joins Bandit's Growing Network

Ohio-based Company Wrench Ltd., joins Bandit Industries' growing network of large equipment dealers, offering sales, service and parts for Bandit whole tree chippers and The Beast horizontal grinders....

Tue July 11, 2017

CASE Construction Equipment Announces 2017 'Diamond Dealer,' 'Gold Dealer' Award Winners

Case Construction Equipment has named its 2017 "Diamond Dealer" and "Gold Dealer" award recipients as a part of its North American Construction Equipment Partnership Program. The awards recognize dealerships across the United States and Canada for excellence in five categories including sales performance, marketing and communications, product support, parts support and training....

Fri June 30, 2017

Martin & Martin Auctioneers Hosts Annual Auction

On June 22, Martin & Martin Auctioneers held its annual summer auction in Pelzer, S.C., featuring construction equipment, trucks, trailers and related items. There were more than 500 registered bidders both live and online....

Mon June 19, 2017

Construction Zones… McMaster Signs Law Meant to Slow Down Drivers

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) Gov. Henry McMaster ceremoniously signed a law that aims to slow down drivers in highway construction zones to protect workers. The Republican governor held the ceremony at the state Department of Transportation maintenance facility in Aiken....

Tue May 23, 2017

Fehr Builders Uses Case Equipment on Clinton, S.C., Project

Dan Fehr of Dan Fehr Builders, Greenville, S.C., has been building new homes since he was 15 years old. Like many in the traditionally family-dominated construction industry, Fehr is following in his father's footsteps....

Tue May 23, 2017

Atlas Copco Celebrates Grand Opening of New South Carolina Facility

Atlas Copco celebrated the grand opening of its new production facility in Rock Hill, South Carolina, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, May 17. Atlas Copco built the $25 million facility to enhance its support for the North American construction market....

Eric Olson - Tue May 09, 2017

S.C. Legislature Passes Gas-Tax Hike; Roadblocks Remain

In an effort to help rescue the Palmetto State from having one of the worst road systems in the country, South Carolina's Senate voted April 26 to increase the state's gas tax, the second lowest in the nation....

Christine Allen - Wed April 26, 2017

Firm Preserves Beauty, Ecosystem of Lake Keowee

Lake Keowee, located in upstate South Carolina, bordering Oconee and Pickens Counties, serves the area as a popular recreational spot, offering boating as well as fishing. The lake also has spurred home building and economic growth....

Wed April 26, 2017

FAE Hosts Product Demonstration Near Greenwood, S.C.

On Thursday, April 6 FAE held a product demonstration near Greenwood, S.C. FAE designs and manufactures a wide range of professional shredders observing the strictest quality criteria concerning materials and components....