WorldWide Electric LLC has acquired Georator Corp. and its subsidiary, Athlon. With this acquisition, WorldWide Electric adds frequency converters and generators to its extensive offering of motors, motor controls, and gear reducers.
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Stockpile Reports Partners with American Robotics
Stockpile Reports, a solutions provider for the bulk materials industry serving more than 300 companies in 48 countries, selected American Robotics’ Scout System to build out its automated drone program.
Read MoreTerex MP Acquires MDS International
Terex Materials Processing (MP) announced the purchase of MDS International (MDS), a manufacturer of heavy duty and recycling trommels, apron feeders and conveyor systems, based in Co. Monaghan, Ireland.
Read MoreAnders Invest Acquires Minority Stake in Rohr-Idreco
Anders Invest, an investment company that focuses on partnering with Dutch SMEs with a technical focus, announced the acquisition of a minority stake in Rohr-Idreco Dredge Systems.
Read MoreAstec Launches a Rebrand to Simplify the Business
Astec Industries Inc. is launching a new modern look with a rebranding initiative to coincide with its business model. The rebrand includes a new logo, color palette and website. The launch comes while the organization streamlines its internal structure and operations to improve efficiency and drive growth.
Read MoreDeere Celebrates 50 Years of Backhoe Loaders
John Deere is celebrating 50 years of backhoe loaders, a history of innovation and excellence that first started with the introduction of the JD310 model in 1971. Today, the 310L, the latest generation of the original model, remains a cornerstone within the John Deere backhoe lineup as a result of the continuous improvement to the design and efficient performance.
Read MoreCaterpillar, Argonne Project Focuses on Heavy-Duty Engine Design
Heavy-duty diesel engines still power most large vehicles used in the construction, mining and transportation industries in the United States. Engineers are working to improve the fuel efficiency of these engines while minimizing pollution to reduce energy consumption and ensure the sustainability of these industries in the future.
Read MoreEpiroc, Fordia Form Exploration Competency Center
To improve customer experience for the U.S. exploration market, Epiroc and Fordia Powered by Epiroc, a manufacturer of exploration drilling tools for mineral exploration, opened an Exploration Competency Center based in Elko, Nev., and operated by Fordia. The Exploration Competency Center opened May 3.
Read MoreCat Sales, Revenue Up in First Quarter
Caterpillar reported first quarter 2021 sales and revenues of $11.887 billion compared with $10.635 billion in the first quarter of 2020, a 11.8% increase. The company’s Construction Industries Division posted total sales of $5.459 billion in the first quarter of 2021, an increase of $1.153 billion, or 27%, compared with $4.306 billion in the first quarter of 2020.
Read MoreColumbia Steel Casting Marks 120th Anniversary
This year marks Columbia Steel Casting’s 120th anniversary. Originally founded in 1901 as Columbia Engineering Works, the company was the first steel foundry west of the Mississippi River and supplied machinery parts for mining and lumber operations throughout the Pacific Northwest and California. Today, the company continues manufacturing steel wear parts for customers worldwide from its headquarters in Portland, Ore.
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