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  • Equipment Management

    JLG’s 1500SJ Named Best of What’s New for 2011 in Popular Science Magazine

    Hagerstown, Md. (February 1, 2012) JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company [NYSE:OSK] and a leading manufacturer of aerial work platforms and telescopic material handlers, announced that Popular Science magazine included the 1500SJ boom lift among the top 100 innovations in its Best of What’s New 2011 list, in the engineering category. “We are honored to be named to this list, which demonstrates the originality and innovative design incorporated into this product,” said Jeff Ford, JLG Industries product director. “The 1500SJ is the first straight boom lift that can take workers up to 150 feet that requires only a weight permit for transport, providing an expansive work area at high elevations.” The 1500SJ has the capacity to handle up to 1,000 pound loads, and a...

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  • Risk Management

    Hill International to Manage Construction of GPIC Headquarters at Philadelphia Navy Yard

    MARLTON, N.J. & PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 31, 2012  — Hill International announced today that it has received a contract from the Pennsylvania State University to provide professional project management services during construction of a facility for the Greater Philadelphia Innovation Cluster (GPIC). The $39 million project, located at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, involves retrofitting a 38,000-square-foot existing facility into the GPIC headquarters building and research center. GPIC’s focus is to improve energy efficiency, operability and sustainability within new and existing buildings. GPIC is led by Penn State University, along with the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation, Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania, the Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center, the Wharton Small Business Development Center and numerous other public and private partners. “Hill is a strong advocate...

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  • Resources

    Four Members of Elliott Davis’ Construction Practice Earn CCIFP’

    GREENVILLE, S.C., Jan. 24, 2012 – Elliott Davis, LLC, one of the largest accounting, tax and consulting services firms in the Southeast, is pleased to announce that four of its professionals have earned the designation of Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP®). The Institute of Certified Construction Industry Financial Professionals (ICCIFP) is a national organization dedicated to promoting excellence and best practices in construction financial management. Only 14 professionals in South Carolina and 27 professionals in North Carolina are CCIFP® credentialed.Travis R. Bogan, a certified public accountant, is located in the firm’s Greenville, S.C. office. With more than 16 years of experience, Bogan is a member of Elliott Davis’ Construction Practice, providing tax planning and compliance services to construction contractors in the industry including: general,...

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  • Accounting

    GE Capital Expands Construction Finance Business

    IRVING, Texas, Jan 23, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE)—In advance of a busy trade show season, GE Capital, Dealer Finance announced that it is doubling its sales force to support growing retail and wholesale demand for construction equipment financing. GE Capital’s lending to the construction industry grew 36% in 2011 and the outlook for 2012 activity is strong, necessitating additional staff. “The new hires will be spread across 10 regions in the U.S. to provide one-on-one assistance to our wholesale and retail customers when necessary,” said Kristi Webb, commercial leader of GE Capital, Dealer Finance. “This enhanced coverage ensures that we’re ready to assist dealers with financing options ranging from straightforward same-day funding to complex structuring.” This year is expected to bring modest growth and better overall...

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  • Resources

    Trimble and Manitowoc Cranes Enter into a Development Agreement to Enhance Crane Productivity, Positioning and Detection

    SUNNYVALE, Calif. and MANITOWOC, Wis., Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/—Trimble TRMB and Manitowoc Cranes, a part of The Manitowoc Company, Inc. MTW, announced that they have signed an agreement to collaborate on the development of solutions that can harness precise positioning technology, wireless communications and comprehensive software capabilities to enhance productivity in the construction lifting industry. By combining the strengths of Trimble and Manitowoc Cranes, the companies intend to develop a solution tailored for the lifting industry that provides real time, centimeter-level positioning data for multiple cranes working on a construction site. The solution would be able to measure crane position in absolute coordinates using rugged, easy to install, non-contact sensors that can be installed on both fixed and mobile cranes. It is planned...

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  • Resources

    Wright Tool Partners with SMS Equipment as Preferred Tool Supplier

    BARBERTON, OHIO – January 2012 – Wright Tool is partnering with SMS Equipment for its maintenance and assembly needs. SMS Equipment, located in Alberta, Canada, chose Wright Tool, based in Barberton, Ohio, as its preferred hand tool supplier for internal use. The companies also plan to establish a direct sales relationship to offer Wright Tool products to SMS Equipment customers.     Both companies operate with the common philosophy of offering solutions to their customers. SMS Equipment is currently one of the world’s largest Komatsu dealerships and supplies contractors in the mining, construction, utility and forestry industries.     “SMS Equipment is very proud of our newly formed partnership with Wright Tool,” said Lindon Petty Jr., vice president of parts and service at SMS Equipment, Inc. “The...

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  • Resources

    Case Triple Threat Rodeo Raises $50,000 for Habitat for Humanity Affiliates

    RACINE, Wis. (Jan. 17, 2012) – Case Construction Equipment has announced that the 2012 World of Concrete show in Las Vegas – the largest international tradeshow dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry construction industries – will serve as the backdrop for the Case North American Triple Threat Rodeo Championship. Case will host the event at its outdoor exhibit in the Gold Lot directly across from the Las Vegas Convention Center North Hall. Nearly 60 of the most talented equipment operators in the United States and Canada will compete on Jan. 24 for the grand prize combo of a new Case TR270 compact track loader and a Towmaster®  trailer for the winner’s sponsoring company and a new Dodge Ram® 2500SLT truck for the winner. The...

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