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Aveda Acquires Rental Assets, Opens New Texas Branch

Aveda Transportation and Energy Services, a leading provider of oilfield hauling services and equipment rentals to the energy industry, announced it has acquired selected assets of 1st Rate Energy Services Inc. and a privately owned company controlled by a director of 1st Rate.

Business Services

Equipment Finance Sector's Monthly Leasing and Finance Index Shows Positive Economic Activity

Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation

The June Monthly Leasing and Finance Index shows new business volume up 10% year-over-year, up 29% month-to-month and up 14% year-to-date while the volume of financed equipment in June was the greatest for any single month since December 2008

This chart shows a year-over-year comparision of new business volume (in billions).

Caterpillar Reports Best Quarter in History and Raises 2012 Profit Outlook

Caterpillar - Cat

Second-quarter profit per share up 67%, sales and revenues increase 22%

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Leaders Make Selling A Priority

Construction Business Coaching

As the leader of your construction business, you set the priorities and the path for your employees to follow - but you must also demonstrate your commitment to these priorities

Construction leaders need to lead by example and make sales a priority if they want their sales staff be successfull.

John Deere Reman Expands Strafford, MO Facility

Last fall, John Deere Reman announced plans to hire 55 people over the next five years. The company says it's investing $14 million in the local economy with the expansion.

Manitou Reports 21% Increase in Second Quarter Revenue Over 2011

Manitou North America, LLC

The company's Compact Equipment Division posted a 24-percent increase in net sales second quarter 2012 over second quarter 2011, with a 42-percent net sales increase in the Americas alone.

Tool & Equipment Rental in the US Industry Market Research Report Now Available from IBISWorld

Better times are ahead, as the economic recovery will drive up construction and renovations. To save money, households and businesses will opt to rent equipment rather than purchase them.

United Rentals Rises on Positive 2012 Outlook

United Rentals said revenue will grow to a range of $4.6 billion to $4.7 billion. It said it still expects rental rates will grow about 6.5 percent.

Universal Construction Machinery to Open 35 Stores in India Over Two Years

Pune-based Universal Construction Machinery and Equipment Ltd is expanding its retail format in North India. The company has launched its eighth Universal Exclusive Store at Rudrapur recently.

Equipment Rental Sees Increased Competition, says Byrne Chief

The equipment rental market has become increasingly competitive, with more foreign entrants to the market and local companies with excess capacity, says Graeme Clack, chief executive of Byrne Equipment Rental LLC.

Robust Second Quarter Sees Volvo CE Sales Increase by 15%

Volvo Construction Equipment

Company posts strong earnings and strengthens its position in the Chinese wheel loader and excavator market.

Training & Education

Iconic Women's Liberation Leader to Speak at Women in Transportation Conference

The annual conference of WTS International, an association promoting professional advancement of women in transportation will feature Gloria Steinem as the keynote speaker

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