February 13, 2014 – The John Deere Construction & Forestry Division marked the completion of two world-class manufacturing facilities in Indaiatuba-SP, Brazil. John Deere will manufacture backhoe loaders and wheel loaders in one location and excavators, in partnership with Hitachi Construction Machinery, in the other. Customers in Brazil have utilized John Deere agriculture equipment for over 60 years and the expansion…
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Doran Celebrates 60 Years
February 12, 2014 – Doran Manufacturing, LLC is pleased to announce the completion of its first 60 years in business. Doran has been creating customized solutions to solve our customers’ problems since 1953, including providing reliable transportation safety products since the early 1970s. In addition to providing tire pressure monitoring systems for truck fleets, mining/off-road vehicles, RVs, bus fleets &…
Read MoreKomatsu, GE Form Company
February 3, 2014 – Komatsu and GE Mining, a division of GE Transportation, announced a new collaboration to develop next generation mining equipment. By combining their expertise in mining equipment and propulsion systems, the companies will help meet the needs of customers and partners worldwide, with an initial focus on developing solutions to increase customer productivity and safety for underground mines. The new company,…
Read MoreMcLanahan Receives ISO 9001:2008 Certification
McLanahan Corp.’s location in Hollidaysburg, Pa., has received certification in the ISO 9001:2008 Management System for the design, manufacture and service of equipment for the mineral, aggregate, agricultural and industrial industries. The official registration audit was completed by SRI Quality System Registrar out of Pittsburgh, Pa., in late October 2013, and the company received its official certification in December.
Read MoreSchenck Process LLC Formed
Mac Process, North America’s largest supplier of pneumatic conveying and air filtration systems, and Schenck AccuRate, a leader in the manufacture and supply of dry material feeders and weighing technologies announce the official integration of the two businesses.
Read MoreIROCK Adds Mustang CAT to Dealer Network
December 30, 2013 – IROCK Crushers has added Mustang CAT to its dealer network in the southern United States. Mustang CAT, which is headquartered in Houston, is an authorized dealer for Caterpillar with more than 60 years of experience in heavy machinery, power systems and product support.
Read MoreVolvo CE Signs Agreement With Philippi-Hagenbuch
October 15, 2013 – Volvo Construction Equipment has entered into an international supply agreement with Philippi-Hagenbuch Inc. (PHIL) to offer its customized products and technology including their proprietary ejector bodies, water tanks, J-Hook systems, sticky material carryback solutions in addition to other articulated hauler customizations.
Read MoreAtlas Copco Acquires Pneumatic Holdings
strong>September 23, 2013 – Atlas Copco has acquired Pneumatic Holdings Inc., a leading U.S. provider of pneumatic light construction tools. Pneumatic Holdings, based in Santa Fe Springs, Calif., provides light pneumatic construction tools including paving breakers, chipping hammers, rivet busters and rock drills. The company has 16 employees and had revenue in 2012 of $10.8 million.
Read MoreVolvo CE, K-Tec Earthmovers Sign Agreement
September 19, 2013 – Volvo CE and K-Tec Earthmovers Inc. have engaged in a strategic alliance to promote efficient methods of earthmoving world-wide. A Volvo Articulated Dump Truck (ADT) pulling a K-Tec ADT Scraper is recognized as an approved advancement in the construction and mining Industries, the companies said.
Read MoreAtlas Copco in Forbes’ Top 100 List
September 9, 2013 – Atlas Copco is listed among the world’s 100 most innovative companies by Forbes magazine for the third year in a row. Forbes named Atlas Copco number 94 among its top 100 most innovative companies, based on the company’s market capitalization when compared to anticipated cash flows.
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