CASE Construction Equipment named its 2018 “Diamond Dealer” and “Gold Dealer” award recipients as a part of its North American Construction Equipment Partnership Program. The awards recognize dealerships across the U.S. and Canada for excellence in five categories including sales performance, marketing and communications, product support, parts support and training. The 2018 Diamond Dealer award winners are: ASCO (Texas). Crawler…
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Hrbek Rejoins Superior Sales Team
Superior Industries Inc. recently added Brad Hrbek to its domestic equipment sales team. Hrbek, who will celebrate a quarter-century of service to the construction equipment industry next year, is Superior’s new equipment territory sales manager in the Southeast. “Brad is well-known for his strong work ethic and vast knowledge of bulk material applications,” said Scott Gulan, sales manager for Superior’s…
Read MoreWestern States Cat Announces First Female President
Kelly Olson is the first woman to be chosen as president for Western States Equipment Company, and will succeed Tom Harris, who plans to retire at the end of the year. Olson will assume her official duties in January 2019, ensuring a smooth transition for customers. Since joining Western States in 2004 as finance manager, Olson has served in various roles for…
Read MoreCASE Expands North American Dealer Network
CASE Construction Equipment announced several dealer territory expansions in North America as the company continues to strengthen its nationwide dealer network. Existing dealers have made significant developments in their presence in Connecticut, Indiana, Florida, Michigan and Mississippi, while a new CASE dealer has been activated in northern Michigan. “The continued evolution of our dealer footprint in North America is focused entirely…
Read MoreAED Scores Major Victory on Perkins Reauthorization
The Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) made enactment of the bipartisan Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 2353) a key part of its legislative agenda. The association scored a major victory when the House recently approved H.R. 2353, sending the legislation to President Trump for his signature. The legislation reforms, modernizes and reauthorizes the Carl D. Perkins Career…
Read MoreVolvo Sales Up 32 Percent
A combination of competitive products and high demand in most markets saw Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) report net sales in the second quarter of 2018 that were up by almost a third, rising 32 percent compared to the same period in the year before. Good cost control as volumes return also resulted in strong improvement in profitability. Net sales…
Read MoreHillhead Attendance Up; Product Introductions Abound
The Hillhead show in Buxton, England, is notorious for its bad weather, but this year’s show featured sunny days, and plenty of activity according to Rock Products’ Jeff Draycott, reporting live from the show.
Read MoreColas, Volvo Collaborate on Safety Project
Colas and Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) have been working to collaborate on a project that has seen the company develop and test a range of concepts and prototypes that contribute towards improved work site safety.
Read MoreMH Equipment Relocates Evansville Branch
MH Equipment, a full-service material handling provider, announced that its Evansville, Ind., branch has relocated. The new facility is officially open for business, and the company will be hosting an open house and ribbon cutting in the fall. “By living out our value statements we have experienced tremendous growth. This growth prompted our move to Evansville’s Northside where we can…
Read MoreTariffs to Hurt Aggregates Equipment Manufacturers
Machinery used by aggregates operations is on a list of Chinese imports that will be subject to a 25 percent duty beginning July 6, according to the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA). The United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced a list of Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes that classified hundreds of goods subject to the increased tariff.
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