Astec Bulk Handling Solutions (ABHS), a subsidiary of Astec Industries, continues to gather momentum in the U.S. and Canadian markets with the appointment of five new experienced dealers. The caliber of the appointments reflects the significant investment from the manufacturer in its North American operations and continued commitment to keep the customer at the forefront of the business. The new appointments…
Read MoreDay: June 7, 2017
CASE Celebrates 175th Birthday
CASE Construction Equipment celebrated the CASE brand’s 175th birthday with a rally and luncheon attended by 800+ employees in Racine, Wis., as well as local dignitaries, elected officials and a descendant of the Case family. The company was founded in 1842 in nearby Rochester, Wis., as the Racine Threshing Machine Works Co. It evolved into one of the world’s most…
Read MoreDodge Momentum Index Resumes Growth in May
Following a dip in April, the Dodge Momentum Index advanced 4.0 percent in May to 139.1 (2000=100) from its revised April reading of 133.7. The Momentum Index is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year.
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