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US DOT Approves $150 Million in New York Rail Grants

Work to start next year on projects that reduce Amtrak, freight delays

Financing, Insurance & Leasing

North Carolina Considering Following Virginia Lead on Tolling I-95

Tolls expected to raise $50 million per year for road improvements.

ARA Introduces Rental Industry Performance Standards

American Rental Association (ARA)

Consistent measures should help firms evaluate performance relative to rental peers

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Hi-Reach Manlift Joins the Goscor Group

Hi-Reach Manlift

South African-based fork truck and industrial equipment distributor Goscor Group has acquired a majority stake in powered access specialist Hi-Reach Manlift, the Genie and Custom Equipment distributor and rental company owned by George Landsberg and his partners.

Volvo Rents 'Digging' Its Way Into Dayton

"Despite the weakened economy, the construction equipment rental industry is projected to be one of the fastest-growing industries in North America, as more people are choosing to rent rather than commit to capital expenditures," said Larry Kirkpatrick, division manager of the new store.

Redfern appointed Capital Equipment Manager for Atlas Copco

Atlas Copco Power Technique

Andrew Redfern has been appointed to the position of Capital Equipment Manager at Atlas Copco Construction Mining Technique (CMT) USA LLC based in Commerce City, CO, effective immediately.

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Bridgestone Americas Announces $1.2 Billion Investment In South Carolina

Bridgestone Americas

During an event attended by South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, Bridgestone Americas Inc., a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, announced the construction of a new 1.5-million-square-foot off-road radial tire (ORR) manufacturing facility on a greenfield site in Aiken County, SC.

Construction Safety

Much Work to be Done to Make Road Construction Safe

The Bureau of Labor Statistics' Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) program announced that there were 91 total fatalities in private sector, state and local government roadwork throughout the nation.

AEMP Offers Certification Exams at Fall Symposium in Nashville

Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP)

Each certification covers 17 core competencies needed to be an effective equipment professional

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Legend Brands Acquired by RPM International

Dri-Eaz Products

RPM International has signed an agreement to purchase the Legend Brands family of companies, including Dri-Eaz Products, ProRestore Products and Sapphire Scientific.

Material Processing & Debris Handling

First in Quality and Equipment

Ghilotti Brothers invests in state-of-the-art crushers that get the job done and maintain favorable ROI.

The Pegson XH320SR is shown at work crushing concrete rubble at one of Ghilotti Brothers' four recycling yards.

Compaction Equipment

Advancing the State of the Art of Rammer Engines

Designed specifically for the rigors of rammer operation, today's engines incorporate technological innovations to improve performance and productivity.

According to Wacker Neuson, two-stroke engines offer the same horsepower at a lighter weight than four strokes, enabling better balance so it's easier to keep the rammer moving.

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