Komatsu Equipment Co. announced plans to build a 189,000-sq.-ft., state-of-the-art Service Center on roughly 30 acres in Elko, Nev. “The new building offers an exciting opportunity to bring together local employees of two major Komatsu subsidiaries: KEC and Komatsu Mining Corp. (KMC), into one integrated organization,” said John Pfisterer, president, Komatsu Equipment Co. “Collaborating directly in a shared, state-of-the-art space,…
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CASE Announces 2018 Dealer Award Winners
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…
Read MoreCommand Alkon Named Great Supply Chain Partner
Command Alkon announced that it was named a 2018 Great Supply Chain Partner by SupplyChainBrain. The company was selected from nominations submitted by customers for the award based on their innovative technologies and excellent services that deliver value across clients’ heavy building materials supply chains. “Being recognized as a Great Supply Chain Partner by many of our customers is a…
Read MoreMetso Adds Stowers Machinery to Distributor Network
Metso recently announced Stowers Machinery Corp. as its newest dealer. Stowers will offer Metso’s mobile and stationary crushing and screening products to eastern Tennessee contractors in the construction, recycling and demolition markets. “Metso is pleased to partner with a distributor that shares the same customer-centric values and philosophy,” said Ben Hansbury, vice president, distribution sales at Metso. “Stowers’ commitment to growth…
Read MoreSuperior Expands Partnership with Power Equipment Co.
Superior Industries announced the expansion of its partnership with longtime conveying equipment dealer Power Equipment Co. In addition to conveyors and conveyor components, the Denver-based dealer will also represent Superior’s lines of crushing, screening and washing products in Missouri and Kansas. The expanded relationship was finalized at Ignite18, Superior’s recent dealer open house. “Power Equipment Co. has been a long-term…
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 MoreEIW Adds Wheeler Machinery to Dealer Network
EIW, LLC announced that Wheeler Machinery Co. has joined their dealer network focusing on the construction and industrial aggregates industry. Wheeler Machinery will sell and distribute EIW’s line of washing and classifying equipment throughout Utah, southern Idaho, western Wyoming, Arizona and Nevada. This includes the EIW classic line of classifying tanks, screw washers, attrition mills and mobile processing solutions as…
Read MoreAED to Host Executive Conclave
Associated Equipment Distributors is hosting the 2018 Executive Conclave, Sept. 26-27, at the MGM National Harbor in Oxon HIll, Md. The one-and-a-half day conference will focus on the issues most relevant to today’s equipment dealerships, stimulating new thinking and inspiring action. During the event, executives from many AED companies will gather to share ideas and work together to learn from one another. The…
Read MoreASV Adds Maryland Dealer to Network
ASV Holdings Inc. announced the addition of Rippeon Equipment to its dealer network. The Gaithersburg, Md.-based dealer will offer all ASV Posi-Track compact track loaders, featuring best-in-class rated operating capacity, cooling systems and hydraulic efficiency. The company will also carry ASV’s full line of skid steer loaders. “Rippeon Equipment is an established dealership with strong ties to the local market,” said Matt Sawyer, ASV district…
Read MoreAED Launches New Mobile App
The recently launched AED360 mobile app brings the latest news and resources from Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) to the user’s fingertips. Available through the Apple App Store and Google Play, AED360 allows users to browse through various industry resources such as the AED bookstore, self-study courses and CED issues. AED360 users can access AED TV, current news, AED’s membership directory,…
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