Feb
08
Statement By AEM President Dennis Slater On “Jobs Report”
08
As announced recently, the unemployment rate may have officially dipped just below 10 percent, but for many industries that is little consolation. Unemployment in the construction equipment industry is more than double the national average, but we can recapture these jobs with the right legislation. What’s the solution? Washington needs to focus...
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Feb
07
AEM And Export-Import Bank Begin Pilot Program For Small-Medium Size Member Companies
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Small- and medium-sized companies with membership in the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) can now benefit from a pilot program with the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) to increase their exports. (left to right) Chuck Martz, Dennis Slater and Fred Hochberg Dennis Slater, president of the association, and...
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Feb
01
JCB And Volvo Construction Equipment Sign Framework Agreement On Skid Steer & Compact Tracked Loaders
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JCB and Volvo Construction Equipment have entered into a framework agreement under which they will cooperate on the engineering and manufacturing of skid steer loader and compact tracked loader products for distribution under their respective brands and through their respective global dealer networks. It is envisaged that the first mono boom...
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Jan
19
2010 Midwest Construction Report
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By Aram Kalousdian Indiana Highway Construction Will Be Strong; Major corridors are under construction in Indiana; the Ohio Department of Transportation’s TIGER project applications seek a total of $587,899,855 in ARRA funding. As a result of funds available from the lease of the Indiana Toll Road, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT)...
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Jan
19
Texas Highway Forecast
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An Interview with John Barton, P.E., TxDOT assistant executive director of engineering operations From the Texas Contractor Austin Bureau The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) hopes to let approximately $3 billion in construction contracts annually in fiscal years 2010 and 2011 – using a combination of state and federal highway tax revenues,...
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Jan
19
Wisconsin 2010 Construction Market Forecast
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Clearly, still a bit foggy By Jeff Winke A quick check with the Psychics & Mediums Network reveals some startling predictions for 2010: Quantum physicists discover an extraordinary way to generate electricity from water. Secret human cloning experiment attempts to clone famous person. Bin Laden dies. Oil prices shoot through the roof as OPEC makes price-fixing...
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Jan
11
Be Prepared
11
Just 10 years ago a high percentage of the population was concerned about the new millennium … Y2K was upon us; all of our computer systems were going to crash; the economy was going to tank (well, that concern was legitimate but it took eight or nine years to happen);...
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Jan
05
Guest Blog by Wacker Neuson Trowel Challenge 2010
05
Registration Still Open Online and at Dealers…but the drawing is Friday, January 8, 2010! By now you may have heard about this big Trowel Challenge event held by Wacker Neuson at World of Concrete. It’s true that Wacker Neuson is giving away a customized, one-of-a-kind CRT 48-35VX ride on trowel at...
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Dec
31
Be Prepared
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Just 10 years ago a high percentage of the population was concerned about the new millennium… Y2K was upon us; all of our computer systems were going to crash; the economy was going to tank (well that concern was legitimate but it took eight or nine years to happen); there...
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Jan
29
Cat 973D Track Loader More Powerful, Productive, Fuel-Efficient And Easier to Operate
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The new 973D completes the Cat D-Series Track Loader lineup. It features load-sensing hydraulics, joystick steering, new operator’s station (with tilting cab) and 10 percent more power than its 973C predecessor. The new loader carries on the 973C’s “all-purpose performer” reputation and retains much of its solid design, including the...
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Jan
29
New Champion ELITE Increases Jobsite Productivity with Power to Weld and Run Auxiliary Tools at the Same Time
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Designed to be a jobsite workhorse, the Champion™ ELITE from Hobart Welding Products combines a 11,000-watt generator with an AC/DC welder for general construction and emergency power applications. Features a rugged fully enclosed case, which Designed to be a jobsite workhorse, the Champion ELITE from Hobart Welding Products combines a 11,000-watt...
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Jan
26
First Call Made Using Inmarsat’s New Global Handheld
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Inmarsat a leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services announced today that the first call has been made using its global handheld service, IsatPhone Pro, which is on track for launch in June 2010. The first images of the new handset have also been released. WB Front on with antenna...
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Feb
08
World Of Asphalt And AGG1 Shows Are Set For Success With Strong Advance Registration And Exhibit Numbers
08
With their opening just several days away, the co-located AGG1 Aggregates Forum & Expo and World of Asphalt Show & Conference are set to be an unqualified success. Advance registration is tracking ahead of the 2009 events, with registrants from 30 countries worldwide in addition to the U.S. and Canada. Exhibit...
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Jan
28
Advance Registration Extended for World of Asphalt and AGG1 shows
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Exhibit space close to sell-out; Attendee registration numbers positiveNew Product and Technology Program spotlights latest innovations Advance registration has been extended to February 5, 2010 for the upcoming co-located World of Asphalt and AGG1 expositions. Attendees are encouraged to register now to save time and money and get a head start on planning...
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Jan
19
San Antonio Equipment Distributors Tell Congress:Get to Work on the Highway Bill So WE Can Get Back to Work!
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Congress’ failure to renew the federal highway program has real economic consequences for Texas and the rest of the country, construction equipment industry leaders said at a rally today at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. The event was part of a national grassroots campaign called Start Us Up USA! by...
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