LIVERMORE, Calif./CAPELLE A/D IJSSEL, The Netherlands (August 24, 2017) – Topcon Positioning Group announces the opening of the third training center of Topcon Corporation in Japan. Located in the Kitakyushu Science and Research Park in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, the training center will serve to support efforts by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to promote i-Construction.
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MORRIS, Minn. — Superior Industries Inc., a United States-based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, announces an expanded partnership with its long-time dealer, General Equipment & Supplies, Inc., The Midwestern distributor of aggregate and construction equipment now exclusively represents Superior brand crushing, vibratory and washing equipment in Iowa and Nebraska.
WASHINGTON (August 23, 2017) – For the sixth consecutive month, architecture firms reported increasing demand for design services as reflected in the July Architecture Billings Index (ABI). As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending.
FRANKLIN, Ohio — Stronghold Coating Systems announced the opening of a new, larger facility to produce MM1018 in-house – marking the first time this load bearing repair product has been manufactured in the United States Congressman Warren Davidson helped to christen the new facility with a ribbon-cutting.
HICKORY, N.C. (August 17, 2017) – Transportation Insight continues to fortify its position as one of the nation’s most successful Enterprise Logistics Providers with its 10th consecutive appearance on the exclusive Inc. 500|5000 list of fastest-growing privately held companies in the United States. The multimodal lead logistics provider is recognized as part of the Inc. 5000 Hall of Fame, a designation for a select few companies who have been honored on the Inc.
HOUSTON (August 21, 2017) — In a decision that has broad implications for federal government contractors across the United States, the Texas Court of Appeals for the Third District has upheld a jury verdict for Susman Godfrey LLP client Dig Tech in its breach-of-contract case against Star Operations, Inc. and Great American Insurance.
NEW YORK (August 21, 2017) – The value of new construction starts in July advanced 6 percent from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $728.1 billion, it was reported by Dodge Data & Analytics. Leading the way was a 26 percent jump by the nonbuilding construction sector, which reflected an improved level for public works and the start of two massive power plants, located respectively in California and New York. Residential building in Jul
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Inc. magazine ranked GPS Insight number 4,250 with three-year sales growth of 62% on its 36th annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small and midsized businesses. This is the eighth consecutive year that GPS Insight has been named an honoree.
MENASHA, Wis. (August 15, 2017) – Faith Technologies, a leading electrical planning, engineering, design and installation contractor, was recently ranked No. 44 on the Solar Power World’s Top 500 Solar Contractors list of 2017. Faith Technologies was the highest-ranking Wisconsin-based company on the annual list.
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (August 15, 2017) – Worldwide Equipment has relocated and opened four Kenworth dealerships to enhance parts and service support for customers operating in the coal-producing region of Eastern Kentucky and West Virginia.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 14, 2017)—Trimble announced that it has created two new divisions as part of its Transportation segment—Trimble Transportation Mobility and Trimble Transportation Enterprise.
WAKEFIELD, Mass. (August 14, 2017) — Alliance Tire Group (ATG) is launching a new website today at atgtire.com with more user-friendly features that allow tire dealers and equipment owners to find tires based on segment, application, tread pattern or size. The new site is optimized for mobile platforms including phones and tablets, as well as for desktop and laptop computers.
NORFOLK, Va., (August 14, 2017) – Arcadis (EURONEXT: ARCAD) has been awarded an approximate $11.6 million contract by the City of Norfolk, Virginia, to design stormwater infrastructure enhancements to protect Ohio Creek communities against future flooding and continued sea level rise.
RENSSELAER, Ind. (August 9, 2017) — Talbert Manufacturing named Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel of Voorhees, New Jersey, as its top dealer for the ninth straight year. This award recognizes a Talbert dealer for high performance in selling trailers, service and parts.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (August 8, 2017) —The Engines Division of Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is once again expanding its relationship with UPS Supply Chain Solutions and adding a full service warehouse in Florida to stock and ship parts to authorized dealers in the region.
STATESVILLE, N.C. — Doosan Portable Power has named O’Leary’s Contractors Equipment as an authorized dealer. The company will supply Doosan Portable Power air compressors, generators and light towers to the Chicago, Illinois, metropolitan area.
NEW YORK (August 3, 2017) – During the first half of 2017, eight of the top ten metropolitan markets for commercial and multifamily construction starts ranked by dollar volume registered decreased activity compared to a year ago, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. At the same time, metropolitan markets ranked 11 through 20 showed growth for nine of the ten markets, as smaller geographic areas are picking up the slack from the deceleration underway in those cities
WASHINGTON (August 1, 2017) — Nonresidential construction spending fell by 2 percent on a monthly basis in June 2017, totaling $697 billion on a seasonally adjusted, annualized basis according to an analysis of United States Census Bureau data released today by Associated Builders and Contractors. June represents the first month during which spending has dipped below the $700 billion per year threshold since January 2016.