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…
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AED 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 MoreMetso Adds Yancey Bros. to Aggregates Distributor Network
Metso recently added Yancey Bros. Co., the oldest Caterpillar dealer in the U.S., to its North American distributor network. The Austell, Ga.-based dealer will offer Metso’s mobile and stationary crushing and screening products to area construction, recycling and roadbuilding customers. “Yancey is proud to add Metso crushing and screening products to the portfolio of equipment we provide to our customers,”…
Read MoreMotion Industries Opens New Distribution Center
Motion Industries Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Co., recently opened its new distribution center in Auburn, Wash. The facility is managed by Ryan Mort. The center’s strategically chosen location features easy connections to Interstates 5, 405 and 90. It is also conveniently situated only 15 minutes from Sea-Tac International Airport. Covering more than 62,000 sq. ft., the…
Read MoreFairbanks Scales Names Gerhart as a Top Domestic Distributor
Fairbanks Scales Inc., the oldest scale company in the U.S., announced that Allentown, Pa.-based Gerhart has been named one of Fairbanks’ Top Five Authorized Domestic Distributors for the second year in a row. Gerhart has been a Fairbanks Scales authorized distributor since it was established in 1929. The company delivers turnkey installation, repair, maintenance, certification and calibration solutions for weighing systems…
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 MoreMeritor Opens Eastern Canada Distribution Center
Meritor, Inc. announced the opening of its fourth North America aftermarket distribution facility − the Eastern Canada Regional Distribution Center in Mississauga, Ontario, to fulfill orders from warehouse distributors and dealers in seven provinces. “The Mississauga center is another example of our commitment to further strengthening customer satisfaction and simplifying business transactions,” said Brett Penzkofer, vice president, aftermarket, North America for…
Read MoreMotion Industries Acquires California MRO Distributor
Motion Industries Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Co., announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Power Industries Inc., also known as Santa Rosa MRO. The acquisition expands Motion Industries’ footprint and customer service capabilities in the San Francisco Bay area. “The industry and product knowledge of Power Industries employees will be a big plus…
Read MoreSuperior to Host Dealer Open House
Superior Industries, Inc. annouced that it will host a two-day dealer open house at its home factory in Morris, Minn., on Aug. 28-29. Known as IGNITE18, the event is open to the company’s dealers of crushing, washing, screening and/or conveying equipment. “It’s our first opportunity to meet as a large group since our big Rock Face to Load Out product…
Read MoreTerex Trucks Signs New Texas Dealer
Earlier this year, B-C Equipment Sales signed a deal with Scotland-based Terex Trucks to be their official dealer in south Texas. B-C Equipment will be retailing, renting and leasing Terex Trucks’ TA300 and TA400 articulated haulers and providing parts and service in Corpus Christi, San Antonio, LaFeria and Laredo, Texas. The family-owned dealer employs 12 technicians, who will be providing customers with a high-quality, fast-response…
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