Talk will include a comprehensive view of commercial general & umbrella liability, operators extra expense & environmental site liability insurance

HAMILTON, New Jersey (February 23, 2016) – John Heft, senior vice president and director of the real estate practice at New Day Underwriting Managers LLC will host the “Primer on Environmental Exposures & Insurance” session at the IRMI Energy Risk & Insurance Conference to be held 

As a result of this action, the company will cease taking new orders for vocational trucks

PEORIA, Illinois (February 26, 2016) — Caterpillar Inc. announced it will discontinue production of its on-highway vocational trucks. Based on the current business climate in the truck industry and a thorough evaluation of the business, the company decided it would withdraw from this market. This is also in line with the company’s ongoing restructuring to align its businesses with existing conditions.

How emerging technologies & construction practices will transform the construction industry

In 2016 and the coming years, expect change. From the earliest stages of design to jobsite preparation and the construction process, no facet of a project will be left untouched. These updates will lead to projects that are faster, safer and less expensive. Read the infographic below to see the 10 trends that will shape the construction industry.

Forecast reflects the downward shift of investment in energy markets & continued growth in construction

MOLINE, Illinois (February 22, 2016) - The equipment rental industry is poised for stable growth over the next few years, according to the latest forecast released by the American Rental Association (ARA), which calls for total rental revenue increases of 6.6 percent in 2016 and 5.6 percent in 2017.

Opportunity for industry professionals to participate in development of new standard

WASHINGTON (February 16, 2016) – Green Seal is developing a new environmental leadership standard for Architectural Thermal Insulation Materials, GS-54. Green Seal invites all interested parties to participate by registering as stakeholders here.

Company makes 5 unique highway-class screeds

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (February 16, 2016) - ASC Construction Equipment USA Inc. announced the addition of Carlson Paving Products’ commercial pavers to their product line in the southeast.

Carlson Paving Products has been the leader in screed machinery for over 30 years. 

Full line of Toro landscape, construction & underground equipment now available in multiple Texas locations

BLOOMINGTON, Minnesota (February 17, 2016) – Toro announced the expansion of a trusted equipment dealer, C&O Equipment Company. The dealer’s new location will offer Toro’s full line of products including directional drills, ride-on trenchers, concrete & masonry equipment, compact utility equipment, walk-behind trenchers and Toro genuine parts.

Annual motorcycle run brings people together from different sectors of the equipment world

SAUK CENTRE, MINNESOTA (February 15, 2016) – Motorcycling is about the machine, the ride, the people, the culture and the experiences along the way. As an avid motorcyclist himself, Gary Knudsen, a Felling Trailers trailer consultant, was more than obliged to attend an annual 2-day motorcycle run that a Felling Trailers dealer holds each year.

Site offers features on each product model & industry application & safety information

BARAGA, Michigan (February 11, 2016) — Pettibone/Traverse Lift LLC has announced the launch of its new website.

Pettibone’s website features enhanced navigation and extensive information on the company’s core product lines, including its Extendo telehandlers, Cary-Lift pipe, log and tire handlers and Speed Swing rail cranes. 

Enviro Services will represent the Terramac product line in northern Louisiana

ELBURN, Illinois (February 9, 2016) – Terramac has expanded its representation in the North American market by including Enviro Services as part of its dealer network.

Trade show drew 60,110 registered attendees

LAS VEGAS (February 12, 2016) - World of Concrete 2016 exceeded expectations across the board. This signature event for the concrete industry drew 60,110 registered professionals, up from 55,779 in 2015, and featured more than 1,532 companies exhibiting across more than 743,889 net square feet of space, an increase of more than 67,000 net square feet from 2015. This was the largest World of Concrete in 7 years.

Edition provides a wealth of new information, including chapters on concrete pavements & structures

SKOKIE, Illinois (February 15, 2016) – The Portland Cement Association (PCA) launched Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures16th edition, a fully-revised and comprehensive guide to today’s concrete applications, methods and materials.

Distribution center cuts delivery time to dealers

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan (February 3, 2016) -The Engine Division of Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. was one of the industry’s early adopters of parts warehouse and delivery outsourcing, and the move to UPS logistics services several years ago has proven to be a major benefit to Kawasaki’s dealer network. The company has announced an expansion of its arrangement with UPS to include a new full service warehouse in Dallas, effective this month. 

Report was released by the AED Foundation

WASHINGTON (January 21, 2016) – The United States heavy equipment distribution industry loses at least $2.4 billion each year as a result of dealers’ inability to find and retain technically skilled workers. The figure, based on an estimated 9 percent of earnings foregone by American dealerships represented by Associated Equipment Distributors (AED), was included in a report released on Jan. 20 by The AED Foundation (AEDF).

Industry collaboration & reputation for quality cited as keys to success

MILWAUKEE (February 8, 2016) - The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has won “Fastest 50” honors for three AEM-run exhibitions held in 2015: