Powerscreen Ireland is ALLU’s new distributor throughout Ireland. The dealer will supply the comprehensive range of ALLU Transformer attachments, and provide full aftermarket care, spare parts and dedicated customer service. “For us, ALLU was a natural fit; as what the Transformer Series does for us is fill that gap in the market for our clients who don’t have the space…
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Deere & Co. to Acquire Wirtgen Group
Deere & Co. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Wirtgen Group. The purchase price for the equity is EUR 4.357 billion in an all-cash transaction. The total transaction value is approximately EUR 4.6 billion ($5.2 billion based on current exchange rates), including the assumption of net debt and other consideration.
Read MoreFlaska JCB Adds Second Dealership Location in Denver
Phoenix-based Flaska JCB expanded its market presence to include a JCB-dedicated dealership in Denver, covering 12 counties in Colorado. The new location will offer JCB’s full line of industry-leading construction equipment, including large and compact excavators, telehandlers, wheel loaders, skid steers with unique side-entry doors, and the new Teleskid. “We have had an excellent business relationship with JCB over the last three…
Read MoreAED Praises Reauthorization of Technical Education Act
Brian P. McGuire, president and CEO of Associated Equipment Distributors (AED), issued the following statement in conjunction with the introduction of the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Carl D. Perkins Career & Technical Education Act. “AED congratulates the House Education & Workforce Committee’s leadership for introducing the Strengthening Career and Technical…
Read MoreFox-Marrs Named President and CEO of JCB
JCB announced the appointment of Richard Fox-Marrs as president and CEO of JCB Inc., responsible for JCB operations in North America, including sales and support for the construction, agricultural, rental, government and defense industries. Additionally, Fox-Marrs is responsible for production at JCB North America’s Savannah headquarters, where the company manufactures the 3CX backhoe loader, skid steer and compact track loaders,…
Read MoreJCB North America Adds Hendershot Equipment as Dealer
Hendershot Equipment Co., a premier agriculture equipment dealership with locations in Stephenville and Decatur, Texas, added a new, JCB-dedicated division to its operations. Hendershot JCB will carry a variety of JCB’s industry-leading construction equipment, including backhoe loaders and telehandlers, rough terrain forklifts, wheel loaders, mini excavators, and innovative skid steers and compact track loaders. The JCB division will operate out…
Read MoreSuperior Announces Construmac as Crushing and Screening Dealer
Superior Industries Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, announced Construmac as a new dealer of Superior crushing and screening equipment in Mexico. Construmac will market, sell and service Superior’s line of crushers and screens including the Liberty Jaw Crusher, Patriot Cone Crusher, Valor Vertical Shaft Impactor, Guardian Horizontal Screen, Anthem Inclined Screen…
Read MoreJCB’s North American Dealer Network Adds Las Vegas Location
Equipment dealer Southwest Material Handling Inc., headquartered in Mira Loma, Calif., added a new JCB-dedicated location in Las Vegas. JCB of Las Vegas offers JCB’s industry-leading backhoe loaders and telehandlers, rough terrain forklifts, large and compact excavators, and skid steers and compact track loaders with unique side-entry doors and a patented, single-arm PowerBoom, according to the manufacturer. “Considering JCB’s dedication to the…
Read MoreU.S. Construction Equipment Exports Down 25 Percent
Exports of U.S.-made construction equipment fell 25 percent overall for the first three quarters of 2016 compared to 2015, for a total $8.2 billion shipped to global markets.
Read MoreAtlanta JCB Joins Dealer Network, Hosts Open House
Marietta, Ga.-based Atlanta JCB is the newest addition to JCB’s North American dealer network. To celebrate its grand opening, Atlanta JCB will offer special discounts on all JCB equipment during the month of September. Additionally, the dealership will host an open house on Friday, Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 879 Pickens Industrial Drive. Atlanta JCB serves as North…
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