A reimagined brand, story and logo is establishing a new identity for Command Alkon, including the mantra, “Together We Build Amazing,” which captures the essence of “the why” for people across heavy building materials production, according to the company. The move celebrates what management noted is “the commitment from contractors, concrete producers, raw material suppliers and haulers to drive digital…
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ABB Motors: What’s in a Name?
On March 1, Baldor Electric Co. changed its name to ABB. “It is a big change for us because a name is valuable. You make a name for yourself and protect your good name. It represents your identity and reputation,” the company said. “A name also evokes pride and a sense of belonging. If you’ve ever changed your name, say through…
Read MoreCurry Supply Launches New Website Design
Curry Supply launched its new website design at www.currysupply.com. Easy to navigate and designed with the customer in mind, the new site features everything that Curry Supply brings to heavy-duty commercial service vehicle manufacturing, with striking photography, video treatments, and user-friendly access on any device. The website showcases the new look of the Curry Supply brand, photo galleries, work-ready truck inventory…
Read MoreKomatsu to Move Headquarters to Chicago
Komatsu America Corp. announced plans to move its company headquarters to Chicago in 2020. The new site at Triangle Plaza, 8770 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., will feature a new, open floorplan, designed to foster more collaboration and cross-functional team communication. The design will reinforce the company’s focus on cross-discipline collaboration that drives customer-first solutions and services. Onsite amenities and benefits…
Read MoreBaldor Electric Co. Is Now ABB
For more than seven years, Baldor Electric Co. has been a member of the ABB Group. But as of March 1, 2018, the company is now ABB, and they are proud to go to market as one company. What does that mean for its customers? The same Dodge mechanical power transmission products and Baldor-Reliance motors you trust and prefer. The…
Read MoreFEMCO, KPI-JCI/Astec Mobile Screens Announce Service Agreement
FEMCO Holdings LLC has reached an agreement with KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens whereby FEMCO’s facility located in Atlanta will serve as an Authorized Repair Facility in the Southeast region of the United States and thus will be enabled to provide factory-authorized maintenance, repair and warranty service on KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens equipment. FEMCO is a national company providing…
Read MoreSuperior Builds Longest Road-Portable Telescoping Conveyor
Superior Industries Inc. has manufactured the first-ever 210-ft. (64m) road-portable telescoping radial stacking conveyor. The TeleStacker Conveyor, designed and built for a frac sand operation in Texas, is the longest one of its kind ever built. The conveyor has a stockpiling capacity of 400,000 U.S. tons (363,000 Mt), 30 percent more than any other telescoping conveyor on the market. According to…
Read MoreLuff Industries, SKF Strike Partnership
Luff Industries announced a strategic partnership with SKF and the introduction of the SKF Equipped program beginning 2018. For the first time in North America an original equipment manufacturer will be integrating SKF bearings into its products through the SKF Equipped program to ensure they are delivering the highest quality products to customers. In order to combat roller failures due…
Read MoreEpiroc to Serve Mining, Infrastructure Industries
Epiroc AB, the subsidiary of Atlas Copco Group with plans to be listed on the stock exchange in 2018, has begun operating as an independent business. It is providing customers in mining, infrastructure and natural resources with market-leading products and services. Atlas Copco announced in January 2017 that the Group will split into two companies in 2018: Atlas Copco, focusing…
Read MoreHardox Wearparts Launches New, Enhanced Website
SSAB announced the launch of a newly enhanced Hardox Wearparts website. Visitors to the site will now find it easier to select the right steel and other wear materials and parts for their applications as well as more efficient tools for sending in quote requests. “The Hardox Wearparts website is a next step in building up a strong digital footprint,” said…
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