ALLU held a meeting of its global dealer network during the second week of February in Finland. Close to 100 people, representing more than 30 ALLU dealers, enjoyed a series of events aimed at providing them with the latest developments and application thinking concerning ALLU products. In addition to seminars, workshops and a highly informative walk-through of the production process, ALLU…
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Athabasca Lands Big Order
Athabasca Minerals Inc. announced that the corporation has been awarded a Cdn $1.6 million order for aggregates from a major oil sands entity. Aggregates will be provided from the corporation’s 100-percent-owned corporate stockpile site located near Conklin, Alberta, Canada. It is anticipated that deliveries will commence in April 2018.
Read MoreIEDA Adds Three Board Members
The Independent Equipment Dealers Association (IEDA) announced the addition of three new members to its board of directors. Michael Cole, Cole Equipment, Ada, Okla.; Kiki Brignoni, Heavy Equipment Inventory, San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Mike Pentz, Calvin Group, Loveland, Colo., were inducted into the association’s board of directors during IEDA’s Annual Meeting and Expo in Orlando, Fla. Outgoing board members include Drew…
Read MoreSpending Bill Includes Infrastructure Dollars
President Trump signed the $1.3 trillion-dollar federal spending bill keeping the federal government funded through the end of September. For the last several months, the government was operating on temporary measures.
Read MoreThe 500 Lake Cook Road Connection
March 27, 2018 – I recently heard from John Fischer of Palatine, Ill., who made an interesting observation regarding Caterpillar’s new Illinois headquarters: “As one might envision the selected workers of Caterpillar comfortably making their way northward from Peoria, Ill., to their new homestead(s) in Deerfield, Ill. – along pleasing interstates built with earlier versions of the very sorts of equipment…
Read MoreMotion Industries to Open Distribution Center in Pacific Northwest
Motion Industries, Inc. announced that it will open a new distribution center in Auburn, Wash., in late spring 2018. Enhancing Motion Industries’ logistical network, the new distribution center (DC) will serve 24 area Motion Industries branch locations daily, as well as the entire Motion Industries North American footprint (500+ locations) as needed. Covering just over 62,000 sq. ft., the DC…
Read MoreTitan Tires Keep Your Equipment Moving
Titan tires help equipment take on some of the most challenging applications – including farming, construction, mining and forestry. Titan STL3The Titan STL3 off-the-road tire is the premier radial tire for wheel loaders and articulated dump trucks. Featuring an E-3/L-3 non-directional tread pattern and center-riding rib, the STL3 provides excellent traction, a smooth ride and a long life. Its full-width…
Read MoreMcLanahan Coarse Material Screw Washers
Coarse Material Screw Washers are meant for producers looking to remove light, loamy clays; dirt; crusher dust; and other coatings that cannot be removed by wet screening alone. They are used to process crushed stone and gravel, generally ranging from 3/8- to 4-in. (10 to 100mm). Coarse Material Screw Washer paddles are used in conjunction with screw flights to…
Read MoreNew Construction Starts in February Recede 3 Percent
At a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $708.1 billion, new construction starts in February slipped 3 percent from the previous month, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. The reduced activity in February followed a 2 percent decline in January, as the early months of 2018 are showing some loss of momentum after the 12 percent increase reported back in December.
Read MoreKelly Tractor Co. Joins Metso Distributor Network
Kelly Tractor Co. is now the exclusive distributor of Metso’s mobile and stationary crushing and screening products in South Florida, with locations in Miami, Davie, West Palm Beach, Clewiston and Ft. Myers. Kelly Tractor Co. will rent and sell Metso equipment, and provide spares, wears and services to existing Metso customers. “Kelly Tractor Co. is a well-respected and longstanding distributor…
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