H&E Equipment Services, based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has opened a new branch in Beaumont, Texas, bringing its total number of locations across the country to 78. The new site joins neighboring branches in Houston, Texas, and Lake Charles, Louisiana, the company says.
“As we focus on expansion and growth we are able to meet market demands, which is why I am excited to open our new facility in Beaumont,” says Beaumont branch manager Dusty DuBois. “…It was clear another location to support the surrounding areas was necessary. Our full-service approach has been widely accepted and we look forward to serving Beaumont and the surrounding areas.”
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Volvo Trucks has named General Truck Sales, Muncie, Indiana, as its 2016 Dealer of the Year for North America. The dealership, established in 1958, has won the honor twice previously, in 2006 and 2010.
Volvo says the award honored the dealership for “outstanding performance” in new truck sales, market share, parts sales, customer satisfaction, dealer operating standards, franchise investment and support for other dealers. All of the dealership’s technicians maintain Volvo Master Technician certification, the company reports.
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The rumors had been rumbling for years, but Cat’s surprise announcement last Tuesday that it would be relocating its global headquarters from Peoria to the Chicago area has generated lots of comments, ranging from accusations of broken promises to “hey, that’s capitalism” shrugs.
