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Equipment Management

Managing construction equipment fleets—utilization, tracking, maintenance planning and cost control for heavy machinery.

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    Progress in Clean Diesel Technology

    Learn about the future of clean diesel technology, and take advantage of the benefits.
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    A Profitable Pairing for Earthmoving Equipment

    The benefits of combining articulated dump trucks with scrapers for your earthmoving needs
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    A Cost Effective Approach to Land Clearing

    Which mulching method is right for you?
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    Boost Your Bottom Line with Multifunctional Construction Equipment

    Consider customization capabilities when purchasing or renting construction equipment.
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    Construction Safety: Aerial Work Platform Training for Operators

    What construction company owners need to know about aerial work platform operator training.
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  • Wacker Neuson ends contract with Gehl Corporation

    Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin Wacker Neuson ended its long standing agreement with Gehl Corporation, West Bend, WI.  Wacker Neuson has been the exclusive manufacturer of Gehl and Mustang branded compact excavators and all wheel steer loaders since 1999. Christopher Barnard, President and CEO of Wacker Neuson Corporation states: “The termination of the Gehl contract is consistent with our strategy in North America to focus resources and products on the further development of the Wacker Neuson brand for its unique and extensive combined product offering of Compact Equipment as well as Light Equipment.”  Barnard further comments, “This increased focus on this broad product range will enhance our ability to better support Wacker Neuson’s extensive North American distribution system”.  Since 2008, Wacker Neuson’s compact excavators, articulated wheel loaders,…
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  • Honda Power Equipment Earns Seven 2011 MarCom Awards

    ALPHARETTA, Ga. (February 2, 2012) Honda Power Equipment, a division of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. has received a total of seven MarCom Awards for several of its computer-based dealer and distributor service training modules.  Two business units of Honda Power Equipment – Honda Engines and Honda Marine – were recognized by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals for their comprehensive training programs and individual instructional sections.  Specifically, Honda Engines earned an overall Platinum MarCom Award for its Honda Engines Training and Certification System (TACS), along with specific recognition for two training modules offered within the system:  4-stroke engine theory and carburetor theory.  Additionally, Honda Engines garnered a Gold MarCom statuette for its electrical fundamentals training module, while the company’s basic emissions and DDiN…
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  • 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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    Exploring the Rental Option for Your Construction Equipment

    Industry experts expect the equipment rental industry to outperform the general economy.
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    Meet Emission Standards for Construction Equipment

    Lower emissions through emerging technologies and alternative power
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  • Nissan Forklift Launches NFCdirect.com, Enhanced E-Commerce Parts Portal

    MARENGO, Ill., January 2012 – Nissan Forklift Corporation recently launched NFCdirect.com, a new online portal for Nissan Forklift’s dealers and other partners.     NFCdirect.com allows Nissan Forklift to provide more personalized content to its partners and simplifies many online processes.     The system makes ordering easier by allowing users to make complete orders from their own spreadsheets by uploading an Excel file instead of individually ordering each item needed. It also offers one-click reordering, making it simple to order items that require frequent restocking.    Its real-time inventory status reduces back ordering and helps dealers to stock parts more efficiently.     Some features of the new system include: an all-in-one search tool, activity overviews, order status and history summary, price quote histories, embedded parts catalog, direct…
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    Varilex Speed-Controlled Grinder

    The Varilex WSF 1600 speed-controlled angle grinder from CS Unitec uses a 12.27 Amp (1,350 Watt) motor and infinite variable-speed control (2,000 to 7,300 RPM), for a variety of grinding and polishing tasks. The VARILEX differs from a conventional angle grinder in its ability to change discs quickly, without tools, using the patented EASY-LOCK clamping nut and spindle lock button.
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