KHL: JCB Expands North American Dealership Network

JCB's North American dealer network has expanded with the addition of Black JCB, a new division of Black Equipment Company.

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In the case of a private sale, a little diligence can go a long way. But you must understand there is some risk involved.

Buying Used Heavy Equipment? Make Sure You Are Aware of These Three Potential Risks

Used heavy equipment can be a great value, but there are several unique risks that buyers should be aware of.

Card-locking control technology combats the potential of fuel theft by only allowing authorized individuals to access fuel. With card-locking technology offered by some manufacturers, drivers use a phone-based app to enter their driver number, vehicle number and what type of fuel they need.

Technology Improves Transporting, Storing and Distributing Fuel on the Construction Site

Changing technology in fuel storage is helping contractors tackle theft, contamination and supply issues, mitigate costs — leading to higher profits.

United Rentals Raises 2021 Outlook 4% on Second Quarter 2021 Results

UR's rental revenue of $1.95B was an increase of 18.8% compared to Q2 2020, with general-rental gross margin up 250 basis points to 35.9%. Total company revenue was nearly $2.3B

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Update: Hyundai Heavy Industries Receives Approval to Acquire Stake in Doosan Infracore

South Korean antitrust regulators have approved Hyundai Heavy Industries' acquisition of major stake in Doosan Infracore.

Danfoss Formally Completes $3.3 billion Acquisition of Eaton’s Hydraulics Business

Eaton’s hydraulics business will be combined with the Danfoss Power Solutions business segment, doubling the size of Danfoss’ hydraulics operations.

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Engineering and Construction Costs Rise Again in July on Semiconductor Shortage

Shortages of electrical components such as semiconductors helped push costs higher for the ninth straight month.

Goodfellow Bros. Talks Technology’s Role in its Success, Enhancing Jobsite Safety and Attracting New Hires

Equipment Superintendent Shep Nelson discusses Goodfellow’s 100-year anniversary, how technology helped it reach that milestone and the role it continues to play as the company strives to find innovative ways to improve safety and attract new hires.

This current equipment availability scenario is a great opportunity for companies to strengthen relationships with equipment dealer partners.

3 Unexpected Equipment Challenges Construction is Facing in 2021 – And What to Do Now

Here are three primary ways 2021 has tested the construction industry and what you can do about it.

Different Jobs. Same Superior Quality.

Different Jobs. Same Superior Quality.

Cat® Wheel Loaders are purpose-built and technology-equipped for your work.

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Construction Employment Lags as Contractors Grapple with Labor Shortages, Supply Chain Issues

Despite a recovering U.S. economy, labor shortages and supply chain challenges have restrained broader construction employment gains.

The D7E proved the viability of the electric drive concept and the technology has now evolved with the introduction of the D6 XE. The electric drive system allows the diesel engine to run at the most optimized rpm to get the best efficiency.

Crawler Dozer Technology Pushes the Envelope

Integrated technologies provide increased crawler dozer automation while sharing real-time productivity data.

Onboard diagnostics, simple grade control setup and automated calibration procedures drastically reduce the responsibilities of the operator compared to older generations of equipment.

Milling Machine Technology Simplifies Operation

The latest milling machine technology can hold tight tolerances and increase production while reducing crew demands.

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Terex Names Simon A. Meester as President of Genie

Effective August 1, Meester will move from chief operating officer to president of the aerial work platform provider.

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Hy-Brid Lifts Debuts Online Ordering for Parts, Used Equipment

The added online tools enhance the customer experience by making it easy to order parts 24/7 and provide access to high quality used equipment.

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Nonresidential Investment Declines 7% in Q2 2021 Even as U.S. Economy Expands

The U.S. economy expanded at a 6.5% annualized rate in the second quarter of 2021, but investment in nonresidential structures declined 7% for the quarter.

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Infrastructure Bill Progresses in Senate

Lawmakers voted to move forward with debate on the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure proposal after they reached a deal on major outstanding issues.

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Doosan Bobcat Breaks Ground on $70 Million North Carolina Manufacturing Campus Expansion

Expansion will create company’s largest manufacturing campus worldwide, gearing up to increase capacity for equipment manufactured in Statesville.

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Commercial and Multifamily Construction Starts Rise 12% in Major Metro Areas in 2021's First Half

On a national basis, commercial and multifamily starts were up by 10% compared to the first six months of 2020.

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Infrastructure Investment Holds Key to 100,000+ Equipment Manufacturing Jobs

New data shows infrastructure investment could substantially boost U.S. manufacturing job growth before the end of President Biden’s first term.

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Briggs & Stratton Launches 10-kWh Battery Pack

The new battery pack is the largest to date in the Vanguard product line, and enables up to 100 kWh of energy when paralleled with 10 other packs.

Improve Every Facet of Your Business with Equipment Management Integrated into your Technology Ecosystem

Learn the value of construction integrations and how a mature and connected tech ecosystem improves the lives of those in the construction industry.

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John Sutch Cranes Pledges a Percentage of Rental Income to The Christie Cancer Charity

After purchasing its second Manitowoc Grove GMK5200-1, John Sutch Cranes pledges to donate a percentage of the crane's rental income for a three-year period — urging customers to make their own donation to The Christie Charity.

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Gearflow Wins Construction Tech Startup Competition

The competition awards the top early-stage construction tech startup based in a U.S. metropolitan area other than the East and West coasts.

As Emissions Reach Record Levels, Propane is Today’s Decarbonization Solution

New study underscores the need to transition to clean energy sources, like propane, as soon as possible.

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Liebherr’s Latest Innovations Bring Anticipation for MINExpo 2021

Liebherr will showcase its latest innovations at MINExpo 2021, featuring the LRT 1090-2.1 rough terrain crane, the D98 diesel engine series, the PR 776 dozer and LiReCon teleoperation system, the T 274 mining truck and three new excavators.

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