Category: Industry News

Terex Updates 2005 Performance and 2006 Outlook Published in: Associated Equipment Distributors Date: 3/13/2006 Terex Corp. has announced its updated 2005 full year earnings and 2006 outlook. The company expects to report 2005 revenues of approximately $6.4 billion, an increase of roughly 28 percent from revenue of $5.0 billion for 2004. Net debt (defined as […]

Formula delivers success for Sun Hydraulics Corp. Published in: The Bradenton Herald Date: 3/9/2006 By: Tilde Herrera Sun Hydraulics makes things not meant to be seen. The company’s hydraulic valves and packaged manifold systems are buried deep in the mechanical inner workings of recognizable objects, such as cranes, amusement park rides and airplane cargo loaders. […]

Terex Names Hyeryun Lee Park as President, Terex Asia Published in: Business Wire Date: 3/9/2006 WESTPORT, Conn. — Terex Corporation (TEX:NYSE) has announced that Hyeryun Lee Park has joined the Company in the newly created position of President, Terex Asia. Ms. Lee Park will report directly to the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ronald […]

Industry Watch Published in: Pacific Builder and Engineer Date: 3/6/2006 Westport, Conn. – Terex Corp. has completed the acquisition of Halco Holdings Limited, including its subsidiaries Halco Drilling International, Halco America, Halco Drilling Equipment in Australia, and Halco Drilling in Ireland. Halco designs, manufactures and distributes down-the-hole drill bits and hammers for drills. The Halco […]

Thieves go for heavy spoils Difficult-to-trace construction machinery a hot commodity Published in: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL) Date: 3/6/2006 By: Tony Gordon They are hauled away in the middle of the night, highly desired because of their high cost and power. Thieves shop for them with a detailed list of specifications, often with a […]

Eaton to supply hybrid power systems to UPS for International, Freightliner trucks Published in: Trailer Body Builders Date: 3/6/2006 Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation has been selected to provide hybrid power systems for a total of 50 step-van delivery vehicles made by International Truck and Engine and Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation, to be purchased by […]

The Market for Construction Machinery in China is Set to Progress Steadily This Year Published in: Business Wire Date: 3/2/2006 Research and Markets (https://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c33818) has announced the addition of China’s Construction Machinery Industry 2005-2006 to their offering. In 2005 the Chinese construction machinery industry developed smoothly. Equal operational revenues occurred in each quarter. It is […]

Fabricating a foundation Published in: Trailer/Body Builders Date: 3/1/2006 FOR Guy Seifert, business begins with bending metal. The president of Structural Metal Fabricators (SMF) has used his company’s fabricating expertise to launch a series of interrelated divisions – including truck equipment distribution – under the SMF umbrella. “Fabrication is really the anchor of our business,” […]

Give safety, and profits, a lift: proper maintenance of aerial lifts does both Published in: Arbor Age Date: 3/1/2006 By: Peterson, P.D. WHETHER TRAILER-MOUNTED OR SELF-PROPELLED, THE AERIAL LIFT is an excellent tool for conquering even the most difficult trimming job, reducing the amount of time needed to complete the job significantly. These machines, like […]

Traction control lifts genie in rough terrain Published in: Diesel Progress North American Edition Date: 3/1/2006 By: Geske, Dawn M. Enhancing one of its most popular lift models, Genie Industries has introduced a new traction control drive system on its GS-68 RT series of rough terrain scissor lifts. Available on both the GS-2668 RT and […]

Vehicles, lifts & machinery Published in: Arbor Age Date: 3/1/2006 1. Terex Utilities line of lifts Terex Utilities, Inc. manufactures a complete line of products built specifically to assist with tree-trimming tasks. Products range from a unit built to access areas in backyards to other, more traditional tree-trimming units. The Terex Utilities backyard aerial device […]

Beat the Heat Published in: Utility Products Date: 3/1/2006 By: Jared Laurence In some parts of the country where winter is usually a bitter, shivering time for work, the weather has been mild. We dont like working when the temperature is below zero, and we do tend to imagine that the warmth of summer is […]

The Utility of Rugged Computers: Answering Tough Questions about Mobility, Reliability and Durability Published in: Utility Products Date: 3/1/2006 By: Mike McMahon, Panasonic Computer Solutions Company Mobile Computing: Everybodys doing it Mobile technologies are gaining momentum in the utilities industry, and beyond, as a means to streamline operations, reduce human errors and improve service. According […]

Maintaining Performance Published in: Utility Products Date: 3/1/2006 By: Paul Hull According to many professionals, the secret to success in vehicle maintenance seems to depend on our ability to devise a good program and to stick to that program (especially when it seems to be something we can postpone for other, less routine jobs). Maintenance […]

When OSHA comes calling: OSHA’s list of the 10 most-violated workplace safety and health standards offers employers the opportunity to improve safety. Published in: Occupational Hazards Date: 3/1/2006 By: Anschutz, Tom The Occupational Health and Safety Administration recently revealed the 10 most-violated OSHA standards for the 2005 fiscal year. Those standards include Scaffolding (1926.451), Hazard […]

Safety record set by Pend Oreille PUD Published in: Northwest Public Power Association Date: 3/1/2006 Pend Oreille PUD posted a big zero for time loss accidents in 2005. A steady decline in recordable injuries has been experienced at Pend Oreille since 1999, when an incentive-based safety award program began. The program includes annual safety awards, […]

Cat brand grows in trees; All its forestry equipment to carry company’s name. Published in: Crain’s Chicago Business Date: 2/27/2006 By: Tita, Bob Caterpillar Inc. is converting its Timberking brand of forestry equipment to the Caterpillar name, increasing the lineup of Cat-branded equipment for forest work. Cat dealers have been selling Timberking equipment since 2003, […]

Pitman Utility Products, Inc. Welcomes Steve Jackman Published in: Pitman Utility Products Date: 2/20/2006 By: Kris Johnson Pitman Utility Products, Inc. welcomes Steve Jackman as its new National Sales Manager. Steve brings to Pitman a diverse background that will serve Pitman and our distribution organization well in bringing Quality and Service to our customers. Steve […]

Material Handling Published in: Construction Digest Date: 2/13/2006 Hoist Alimak Scando 650 hoist, available in various configurations, offers different doors and gates, drive unit speeds up to 65 miles per minute and offers payload capacities of 1,500 to 3,200 per car. Telehandler Lull Model 1044C Series II from JLG Industries features 80 inches of horizontal […]

Material Handling Equipment, Attachments, Systems. Published in: Dixie Contractor Date: 2/6/2006 By: Greg Sitek Construction is all about material handling, either removing it or putting it in place Construction is basically a material handling process in that it requires the movement of materials – rock, dirt, debris, trees, shrubs, etc. – from one place to […]

Progress Reported On Crane/Derrick Safety Published in: Pacific Builder and Engineer Date: 2/6/2006 By: Molesworth, Carl Progress on the proposed safety standard for cranes and derricks was among the topics discussed at the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health meeting in Washington, D.C., Dec. 8-9. Keith Goddard, director of OSHA’s Directorate of Evaluation and […]

Material Handlers Have Many Applications Published in: Michigan Contractor and Builder Date: 2/4/2006 By: Aram Kalousdian, Editor Mid-size machines will remain popular Masons, carpenters, steel erectors, glass glazers, roofers, and restoration contractors are typical users of material handling equipment, according to Brian E. O’Toole, president of Schuster Construction Services Inc., of New Hudson. Schuster specializes […]

Bucket truck blues: utility fleet maintenance managers balance training needs with budget concerns. Published in: Fleet Maintenance Date: 2/1/2006 By: Gardner, Michelle “You can avoid fifty percent of your maintenance headaches by spec’ing properly and then following the manufacturers recommended maintenance practices,” says Mike Grace, director, fleet management with South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) […]

Selecting your next service vehicle: you don’t have to be an expert in service vehicles to select the best one for your business Published in: Electrical Contracting Products Date: 2/1/2006 By: Julie Wavering You’re busy enough going to jobsites and bidding projects. You don’t have time to research what service vehicle is the latest and […]