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Philly Expo Draws Record Crowd →
It was everything a trade show should be. If you wanted one-on-one contact with hundreds of potential customers, if you wanted to hobnob with your peers in the industry, if you wanted an ideal setting to tout the virtues of your equipment line, if you needed to bolster your bottom line despite a sagging economy, and if you wanted to have a lot of fun in the process, then the Philadelphia Construction Expo was the place to be in 2003. Click for more...
Ferguson & McCann Gives Thanks to Case Equipment →
“If you look clean, you’ll get the green,” Anonymous Cleanliness and looking neat is one of the keys to the success of Ferguson & McCann, a Delaware County, PA-based certified mechanical/environmental contractor. “Since we specialize in underground storage tanks for the petroleum and utility industry, most of the work we do is underground. People might see our employees, but they sure as heck don’t see our work. Click for more...
Equipment Depot Rental Adds Dallas, Ft. Worth Locations →
Equipment Depot announced in February that it has acquired all of the stock of two privately held forklift dealerships in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area. As a result, Equipment Depot Rental operations will be expanded to three additional locations in the Dallas-Ft. Worth metroplex. In addition, Equipment Depot, which is one of the top dealers of SkyTrak in the United States, will add these three new locations for SkyTrak sales, service and rental. As a result of the acquisition of Clarklift of Ft. Click for more...
Equipment Depot Rental Adds Dallas, Ft. Worth Locations →
Equipment Depot announced in February that it has acquired all of the stock of two privately held forklift dealerships in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area. As a result, Equipment Depot Rental operations will be expanded to three additional locations in the Dallas-Ft. Worth metroplex. In addition, Equipment Depot, which is one of the top dealers of SkyTrak in the United States, will add these three new locations for SkyTrak sales, service and rental. As a result of the acquisition of Clarklift of Ft. Click for more...
’Greatest Show in Dirt:’ The Place to Be in ’03 →
The largest construction expo in the mid-Atlantic states is fast approaching!On March 11 and 12, 2003, CEG Productions, the trade show division of Construction Equipment Guide, will present its fourth construction trade show at the Fort Washington Expo Center, just 15 mi. north of Philadelphia. The show will feature more than 70,000 sq. ft. of indoor exhibit area, plus a huge static outdoor area. Exhibit booths are filling up quickly. Click for more...
W.J. Casey Brings Traffic to a Halt on FDR Drive →
It isn’t often you can stop traffic in New York City. But W. J. Casey, which has been hauling heavy loads for more than 100 years in the northeast, brought traffic to a halt on the busy FDR Drive during a recent job. The Union, NJ-based hauling, rigging and crane service company was called on to transport a new walkway for the Williamsburg Bridge, linking Brooklyn to Manhattan. The walkway consisted of 24 bright red steel sections, each weighing 100 tons (90 t) and measuring 120 ft. Click for more...
3,000 Miles Later, Holiday Tree Lands in D.C. →
Christmas spirit, patriotism and pride can be seen on the faces of three brothers: Juan, Jaime, and Nick Yraguen. The three own and operate Basco Logging, but it’s not a load of logs they’re proud of; it’s the delivery of a special 70-ft. Douglas fir to Washington, D.C. When the brothers heard that Oregon’s Umpqua National Forest had been selected to provide the holiday tree for the U.S. Click for more...
U.S. Aluminum Processor Enhances Productivity With Mustang Skid Steers →
Operating some of the largest aluminum-processing facilities in the mid-southern United States, Tennessee Aluminum Processors Inc., has found the key to productivity—skid steer loaders. According to Larry Wayne Henson, Tennessee Aluminum’s general manager, the use of skid steers is a major contributor to the company’s reputation as “number one” in aluminum recoveries. “Because Tennessee Aluminum is dedicated to continuous improvement, we have experimented with various types of equipment in our facilities,” said Henson. Click for more...
Guinn’s Trailer Sales Marks 25 Years, Takes on New Line →
After 25 years in the trailer business, Guinn’s Trailer Sales motto of “On the Move” has been taken literally by the company. It has recently built a dealership facility and expanded its lines to take on the addition of construction and specialized carriers. Guinn’s Trailer Sales was established in 1977 in Nashville, TN. The company is family-owned and operated by Chuck Guinn and his cousin, Rick Walker. Click for more...
Hale Trailer Names Dann Cheney as Its Southeastern PA, NJ Sales Rep →
Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel Inc., headquartered in Voorhees, NJ, has named Dann Cheney as a sales consultant for southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Cheney brings to Hale Trailer 15 years in the trailer business. Early in his career, he worked as a mechanic in a trailer shop. With the addition of Cheney and the recent introduction of the BWS tilt tag-a-long trailer to its product lineup, Hale Trailer has positioned itself to service more construction-oriented customers, the company said. Click for more...
Trailers: How to Ensure Safety for the Long Haul →
As anyone who has ever taken a family vacation can attest, getting there is half the battle. The evolution of the trailer has made it easier for the construction industry to wage this battle, but according to many trailer manufacturers, it is still vitally important to follow maintenance schedules and develop sound safety practices to ensure trailers are operated safely, perhaps even more so than with other heavy equipment. Click for more...
ABC Recognizes Nation’s Best Construction Projects →
Eighty project teams received awards in 43 categories from Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) for outstanding construction projects. The awards were given out at the association’s national convention held earlier this year. ABC’s awards program publicly recognizes the quality and innovation of merit shop construction and honors all the members of the construction team, including the contractor, the owner and the design team responsible for the project. Click for more...
ABC Recognizes Nation’s Best Construction Projects →
Eighty project teams received awards in 43 categories from Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) for outstanding construction project. The awards were given out at the association’s national convention held earlier this year. ABC’s awards program recognizes the quality and innovation of merit shop construction and honors all the members of the construction team, including the contractor, the owner and the design team responsible for the project. Click for more...
Villager Performs Picture-Perfect Pipe Work Near Kodak →
The water is flowing smoothly again under the streets near Kodak in Rochester, NY. Working 12-hour days, Villager Construction, of Fairport, replaced 3,500 ft. (1,066 m) of concrete water pipe with new 36-in. (91.4 cm) diameter ductile iron piping. Monroe County Water Authority ordered the work after several breaks occurred along Lake Avenue. “The most difficult part of the job was trying to work around Kodak’s utilities,” said Joe Venuti, president of Villager Construction. Click for more...
Barletta Speeds NH’s I-93 Project Toward July Finish →
Only 2 mi. of Interstate 93 south of Manchester, NH, have been directly affected by the rehabilitation of four different bridges along the highway. Once the work is finished, though, traffic flow for miles up and down the highway will be greatly improved. The Interstate is one of the primary routes north out of Boston, so many travelers headed toward the mountains of New Hampshire and Vermont have to squeeze through the bottleneck there. Click for more...
Trailer for Trinidad →
J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers, a manufacturer of dump bodies and trailers, has announced the completion of a new tipper trailer for a customer in Trinidad. The high-polished aluminum trailer has a capacity of 104 cu. yds. (79.5 cu m), is 40 ft. (12.2 m) long, 8 ft. (2.4 m) wide, 13 ft. 10 in. (4.2 m) high, and features a possum belly-style bottom. In addition to top loading the trailer, the operator also can place palletized materials through the large double doors located on each side of the trailer. Click for more...
Caterpillar Announces Officer Retirements; New Vice Presidents Elected →
Three Caterpillar officers have elected to retire at mid-year and the board of directors has elected three new vice presidents. "These retiring officers are leaving behind a far-reaching legacy that impacts many areas of the company. Their careers have included assignments around the world," said Caterpillar Chairman and CEO Glen Barton. "And these officers’ contributions include strengthening our internal control environment, creating increased opportunities for Caterpillar in emerging markets, and improving the cost effectiveness of our dealer distribution network. Click for more...
Bennett’s Trailer Supplies Students With Modular Comfort →
Recipe for success: combine fair business practices with reliable, prompt service, being attentive to your customers’ needs and constantly learning as much as you can about your business. Add to that teamwork, risk taking and some good luck and you’re on your way. That’s how it happened for Bennett’s Trailer Company of Aston, PA. This small business has been owned by the same family for more than 50 years and continues to compete successfully with its larger, national counterparts. Click for more...
Northeast DOTs Arm Themselves for Winter Weather →
Every year state Departments of Transportation (DOT) prepare to do battle with Old Man Winter, bracing themselves for cold temperatures, strong winds, heavy snowfalls and treacherous ice. As the years go by, each DOT combines its experience with the available budget, technology, equipment and manpower to keep the roads clear and safe for travelers, adapting techniques to suit individual state needs and circumstances. Click for more...
ABC Banquet Celebrates Contractors, Craftsmanship, Construction Projects →
The Southeast Pennsylvania Chapter of Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) recognized contractors and projects at its Eleventh Annual Awards Banquet held on Nov. 14. E. Allen Reeves Inc., of Abington, PA, was selected as the 2001 General Contractor of the Year, and Benner & White Construction Inc., of Harleysville, PA, was selected as the 2001 Specialty Contractor of the Year. E. Allen Reeves Inc. Click for more...
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