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Business
In first meeting with press, new Volvo president Weissburg highlights innovation, discusses recent transactions
In his first comments to the press after taking the reins as president of Volvo Construction Equipment on January 1, Martin Weissburg noted his unhappiness with the company’s current financial status but highlighted forward thinking and discussed two of the company’s recent transactions. “While we’re not pleased with our recent financial results, we’re focusing on […]
March 5, 2014
Construction Equipment
Case updates 821F and 921F wheel loaders to Tier 4 Final
[imagebrowser id=37] Case Construction Equipment (Booth 11722, North Hall) announced that its 821F and 921F wheel loaders have been updated to meet Tier 4 Final emission standards. The wheel loaders are equipped with a selective catalytic reduction (SCR)-only solution that treats emissions separately with diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and does not require the engine to […]
March 5, 2014
Business
IronPlanet positions itself to be multi-channel solution for online equipment buying
IronPlanet is now targeting a whole spectrum of equipment disposal options, designed to make the most out of its 1 million unique customer registrations, says Greg Owens, chairman and CEO. “We are a multi-solution online marketplace with three different channels. We’ve become an advisor in used equipment dispositions,” Owens said during a press briefing at […]
March 5, 2014
Construction Equipment
International Construction Products to offer U.S. contractors comfort zone when buying deep-discount Chinese machines
The Chinese machines are here; why aren’t U.S. contractors buying more of them? The up to 40 percent price differential between these machines and established brands would turn most buyer’s heads, especially since quality issues seem to be diminishing. The answer lies in continuing, if not universal, aftersales uncertainties; it’s all fine to get a […]
March 5, 2014
Construction Equipment
Komatsu rolls out 6 new hydraulic excavators, 2 dozers and an articulated dump truck at ConExpo
Komatsu introduced six new hydraulic excavators, two crawler dozers and a Tier 4 Final articulated dump truck at a March 4 press conference at ConExpo 2014 in Las Vegas. The company’s theme for the trade show this year is “Innovative, Intelligent, Integrated,” which Komatsu says defines its equipment as it forges ahead with intelligent machine […]
March 5, 2014
Construction Equipment
JCB intros 8018 and 8029 compact excavators and Loadall 516-42, its largest capacity telehandler
JCB never wastes a news conference, and it’s phalanx of introductions today proved true to form. The machine intros include the 8018 and 8029 compact excavators. The 8029 CTS, for conventional tail swing, has a 25 horsepower engine and a tail swing just 18.5 inches longer than the 8025 zero tail swing machine. With a 10-foot […]
March 5, 2014
Construction Equipment
PHOTOS: ConExpo 2014, Day 1 – Opening ceremonies, North Hall equipment showcase
[imagebrowser id=34] ConExpo 2014 kicked off with a bang with an opening ceremonies performance that included performers literally walking on the walls of the Las Vegas Convention Center, high above the crowd. After the ribbon cutting, things got under way and the crowds starting pouring in. You could argue that the show’s main attraction is […]
March 5, 2014
Construction Equipment
Volvo CE unveils GaiaX concept: an electric, tablet-controlled excavator (VIDEO, GALLERY)
[imagebrowser id=33] We’ve got to hand it to Volvo Construction Equipment’s design team. After all, the team took inspiration from Swedish furniture and Greek mythology to create a concept compact excavator unveiled today at ConExpo in Las Vegas. The idea is a bit…broad, but admirable nonetheless. Called GaiaX, the concept machine is named after the […]
March 4, 2014
Construction Equipment
Caterpillar CEO talks up prospects of highway bill, says U.S. has a lot to learn about public-private partnerships
What are the prospects for the federal government passing a multi-year highway bill soon? Doug Oberhelman, Caterpillar chairman and chief executive officer, says he was extremely encouraged by President Barack Obama’s recent proposal for a $302-billion, multi-year highway bill. “We have been pushing hard for that at Caterpillar and our customers have been pushing us […]
March 4, 2014
Telematics
John Deere showcases customizable Ultimate Uptime system, upgrades loaders to Tier 4 Final at ConExpo
“The number one thing our customers ask for is uptime,” says Mark Germain, director of customer and product support, John Deere Construction & Forestry. “If they’re not working, they’re not earning.” Which is the main impetus behind one of Deere’s primary thrusts at ConExpo 2014, its Ultimate Uptime customer support system. The new system offers […]
March 4, 2014
Safety
More than Tailgate Talks: Creating a safety culture in construction requires proactive, not reactive, judgment
Three people a day don’t go home alive in the construction industry. Nine people a day lose their lives due to distracted driving. Why? Complacency and cognitive bias, says Mike Bennett, the Vice President of health, safety, environmental and human resources for Cianbro a large contractor operating out of Pittsfield, Maine. Speaking at the Association […]
March 3, 2014
Construction Equipment
Caterpillar stresses technology, unveils 336F H hybrid excavator and compact wheel loader
If there’s one word that Caterpillar wants you to take away from this year’s ConExpo it’s “technology.” And the equipment manufacturer had plenty of it to show off in a pre-ConExpo press event that included the unveiling of an update to its hydraulic hybrid excavator. F Series excavators The 336F H contains the same three-part […]
March 3, 2014
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