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Apprentices to gain real-world job experience at Caterpillar
A new class of Lee County high school students joined the Caterpillar Youth Apprentices program Thursday, beginning the second year of the largest apprenticeship program in North Carolina.In this year’s group, 16 students from Lee County High School and Southern Lee High School will study welding at Central Carolina...
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Volvo Said to Explore Sale of North American Rental Business
Volvo AB (VOLVB), the world’s second-largest truckmaker, is exploring the sale of its North American construction-equipment rental business, according to two people familiar with the process.The division, known as Volvo Rents, may be worth $1 billion to $1.5 billion, said one of the people, who asked not to be...
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Vermeer Receives 2013 NAEDA Dealer’s Choice Award
In March, the North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) released its 2013 Dealer-Manufacturer Relations Survey and inaugural Dealer’s Choice awards. Vermeer Corporation received the top overall rating in this survey and was awarded “Dealer’s Choice” in the Ag/Shortline Manufacturer category.“We are honored to have achieved the highest score in...
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John Deere reports record earnings John Deere announces Q2 earnings of $1.084B
Global agricultural machinery giant Deere & Co. recently announced its second-quarter earnings of $1.084 billion. Sales and income reached new single-quarter records.Compared to last year, net income was $1.056 billion, or $2.61 per share. The second quarter ended April 30. For first-quarter earnings, net income attributed to $1.734...
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Heavy Equipment Auction To Feature All-Terrain 700-Ton Crane
An upcoming industrial auction of heavy industrial equipment used in wind farm construction will include a 2008 Terex Demag AC700 all-terrain crane with a lifting capacity of 700 tons.According to Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, the event's organizers, more than 1,360 heavy equipment items will be featured, including 25 mobile cranes....
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New 56 Tonne 836K Landfill Compactor from Caterpillar
Caterpillar has launched its 56 tonne 836K landfill compactor, the latest update to the 836 series which has been a staple for landfill operators for almost 20 years.According to the company the 419 kW (562 hp) machine offers improved fuel consumption thanks to its lock up torque converter, which...
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Celadon Pushes Further in to Canada with Hyndman Acquisition
Celadon Trucking Services has inked a deal to acquire Wroxeter, ON-based Hyndman Transport as part of the company’s plan to expand its Canadian footprint.Hyndman operates 175 tractors earned $48 million in revenue in 2012 through domestic business combined with cross-border shipments.“We believe this acquisition offers solid potential to expand...
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Peterbilt redesigns refuse truck interior
Peterbilt’s Model 320 refuse truck has a new interior, introduced this week at the Waste Expo trade show.The new ProBilt interior for Peterbilt’s low-cab forward vehicle features ergonomic improvements and better visibility, the company announced.The Model 320 interior underwent a “floor-to-ceiling” redesign, the company says, including a new ergonomic...
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Caterpillar Inc. : First Use of Natural Gas to Power Equipment for Hydraulic Fracturing in Northeastern Pennsylvania
Use of dual fuel technology, where the engines operate on a mixture of natural gas and a small portion of diesel, provides several benefits:· Reduced air emissions for a cleaner environment, due to a reduction in diesel usage· Reduced truck traffic when field gas at or near the well...
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VW has a way to keep gasoline out of diesel cars
It's hard to imagine a more painful mistake than accidentally pumping gasoline into the tank of a diesel car, resulting in costly engine damage. Now Volkswagen is taking steps to make sure it never happens.The leading maker of diesel cars in the U.S. plans to retrofit 209,500 cars with...
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Interior Issues New Drilling Rule on Public Land
Companies that drill for oil and natural gas on federal lands will be required to disclose publicly the chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing operations, the Obama administration said last week. The new "frackin" rule replaces a draft proposed last year that was withdrawn amid industry complaints that federal regulation...
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Dignitaries Attend Hyundai Construction Equipment Factory Completion Event
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc.’s parent company, Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. (HHI), has completed its first construction equipment factory in Brazil.The completion ceremony for the factory in Itatiaia, Rio de Janeiro, was attended by Sergio Cabral, Rio de Janeiro state governor; Luis Carlos Ferreira Bastos, mayor of Itatiaia;...
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Ritchie Bros’ auction in Spain features more than 1,360 heavy equipment items
Ritchie Bros Auctioneers will be selling a selection of more than 1,360 heavy equipment items, including 25 mobile cranes, at its two-day Ocaña/Moncofa, Spain unreserved public auction being held on June 6 - 7, 2013. Included in the auction is a 2008 Terex Demag AC700 all terrain crane with...
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Volvo Trucks Launches New FL and FE
Volvo Truck has officially unveiled two new vehicles designed specifically for use in urban and suburban conditions, the new FL and FE. Both feature increased overall safety, are available with a number of transmission options in day cab, comfort cab and crew cab forms. In order to give the...
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Caterpillar’s Cat B15 coming to the United States, will cost $350
Back in April, Caterpillar's Cat B15 arrived in the United Kingdom and several other European countries such as France, Spain, Portugal and Norway. Now it looks like the phone will soon be making its way over to the United States as well.The North American version of the Cat B15...
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Molex Earns Recognition as a John Deere “Partner-level” Supplier
Molex Incorporated has earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2012 in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. The Partner-level status is Deere & Company’s highest supplier rating. Molex was selected for the honor in recognition of its dedication to providing products and service of outstanding quality as well...
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Volvo launches USD 45 million excavator plant in Kaluga
Moscow Times reported that Volvo recently opened a USD 45 million plant to make excavators near Kaluga. The company is transferring production closer to Russian customers following similar moves by its rivals Komatsu and Caterpillar. Mr Pat Olney president of Volvo's construction equipment unit in an interview said that...
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Mack shows mRide suspension for TerraPro
NEW ORLEANS. Mack Trucks officially unveiled its mRide spring suspension for the Mack TerraPro this week at Waste Expo 2013 in New Orleans.The Mack mRide spring suspension, now available with proprietary Mack axles, delivers increased stability and a smoother ride, Mack said. It is a six-rod spring suspension with...
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Adapter cable for 2013 Volvo trucks
Nexiq Technologies has released a new adapter cable that is compatible with 2013 model year Volvo Trucks.The new OBD II adapter cable interfaces with Volvo Trucks with Volvo engines, enabling a link between the USB-Link and the truck.Technicians can now use either the Nexiq USB-Link or the Wireless Vehicle...
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New Season of ICE ROAD TRUCKERS to Premiere on History, 6/9  Read more about New Season of ICE ROAD TRUCKERS to Premiere on History, 6/9 - BWWTVWorld by tv.broadwayworld.com
The original hit series Ice Road Truckers returns to battle more than just treacherous roads in an all new season premiering, Sunday, June 9 at 10PM ET/PT on HISTORY(R). This season, old rivalries hit an all-time high as two different companies with legendary truckers go head-to-head and try to...
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Smart Transport System Coming for Atlantic Truckers
The government of Canada and the province of New Brunswick are each kicking in over $200,000 to support new projects. The government says funding will streamline and speed up many day-to-day tasks, such as down time spent at inspection stations.The funding will make new technology available to east coast...
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U.S. housing upswing good news for local forestry industry
With the U.S. housing market on an upswing, business is picking up for the struggling Maritime forestry industry.Housing statistics in the U.S. show a five-year high, with more than a million homes expected to be built in 2013.“Most of our products are exported into the U.S. and into those...
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Truckworx Kenworth Named Kenworth’s 2012 Parts and Service Dealer of Year
Truckworx Kenworth has been named Kenworth’s 2012 Parts and Service Dealer of the Year for the United States and Canada.The Parts and Service Dealer of the Year award recognizes the Kenworth dealer that provides customers the best parts and service support among all dealerships in the Kenworth dealer network.“The...
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Stertil-Koni Research Identifies Seven Critical Steps to Safely Lifting Heavy Duty Work Vehicles in Maintenance Facilities
Stertil-Koni, the leader in heavy duty vehicle lifts, today announced what its research has shown to be seven key steps that fleets and transit authorities should observe prior to lifting heavy duty work vehicles in commercial maintenance facilities.In making today’s announcement, lift industry veteran and Stertil-Koni president, Dr. Jean...
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ACI Parts Warehousing Joins VIPAR Heavy Duty
ACI Parts Warehousing, an auto parts distribution company based in Wyoming, Mich., has joined the Vipar Heavy Duty network of distributors as a stockholder. The company purchased H&H Wheel Service, Inc. earlier this year in a strategic decision to expand their heavy-duty program offerings. Established in 1931, ACI...
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