Hurricane Harvey left hundreds of thousands fighting to save their flooded homes, flattened communities and waterlogged possessions.
September 2017 news archive
JLG supports hurricane relief efforts
Week-long drive yields 60,000 pounds of supplies and food for flood victims.
Genie Ask Me Anything online event
Genie webpage will provide information on how new ANSI/CSA standards will impact the design and technology in aerial work platforms.
JCB showcases new equipment at ICUEE
JCB reports the Teleskid, Hydradig 110W tool carrier, 3CX Compact backhoe loader and 48Z-1 compact excavator will be on display at the 2017 International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) in Louisville, Kentucky, from October 3-5.
Hilti shares vision, new products
A look inside Hilti reveals time-saving and value-building systems, products and programs.
Kobelco to double production capacity at U.S. manufacturing facility by 2018
Over the past year, Kobelco has increased production capacity by threefold as the facility is ramping up to produce 1,800 units/year.
Power sweeping equipment giveaway to help hurricane-ravaged areas
Following the devastation created by Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma, the power sweeping industry havecome together to offer help to fellow Americans.
Doosan Bobcat donates equipment for relief efforts
More than $325,000 in Bobcat equipment and Doosan portable power light towers and generators for Hurricane Harvey and Irma assistance.
Caterpillar reports positive 2Q 2017 results
Delivered strong quarter with higher sales, revenues and profit; raised full-year outlook.
Dodge Momentum Index slips in August
Commercial activity drops 8.7 percent as institutional rises 7.3 percent.
Toro adds Mid America Equipment to dealer network
Kansas-based dealer now offers the full line of Toro underground equipment.
May Heavy Equipment joins Gehl dealer network
Manitou Americas adds May Heavy Equipment, LLC to serve the Carolinas.
JLG opens Charlotte area-based service center
Service center will inspect, maintain, and repair all brands of lift and access equipment.
Equipment finance survey released
Construction equipment financing on the increase in 2016.
Birch Equipment launches streamlined management system
Birch Equipment has launched a web-based rental management system app.
Factors limiting telematics adoption in construction
Why are only 44 percent of all construction companies employing digital solutions?
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas to donate $50,000 for Houston hurricane relief
Employees and dealers also will contribute to aid victims of Harvey.
Kobelco USA names mini excavator dealer in Idaho
Kobelco Construction Machinery USA adds Central Equipment in Idaho to its growing mini excavator dealer network.
Genie expands its customer satisfaction team
Mitch Ely steps into new role as director of customer satisfaction and reconditioning.
Understanding rROIC
Rental return on invested capital is the better yardstick by which to measure rental profitability.
Komatsu America Corp. pledges cash to aid Hurricane Harvey relief efforts
It plans to provide a $250,000 cash donation to the American Red Cross to support Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.
Payroll employment increases by 156,000 in August
Unemployment rate changes little (4.4%).
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