NEW YORK (April 7, 2017) – The Dodge Momentum Index increased by 0.9 percent in March to 144.4 (2000=100) from its revised February reading of 143.2. The Momentum Index is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year.
NORCROSS, Ga. (April 6, 2017) – Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc. announced it has extended the period during which owners of Hyundai wheel loaders and full-sized excavators may use its Hi-Mate remote management system free of charge to 5 years from 3 years. The extended Hi-Mate coverage applies retroactively to any qualifying Hyundai construction machine purchased since January 1, 2017.
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (April 6, 2017) – EY announced that Gregory J. Owens, IronPlanet Chairman and CEO, is a semifinalist for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2017 Northern California Region Award.
(April 5, 2017)—McCloskey Washing Systems is pleased to announce the appointment of Rock and Recycling Equipment LLC as a new dealer adding the extensive range of MWS washing and classification equipment to its portfolio in New England.
NATIONAL—Lifting Gear Hire (LGH) will host the fifth Lift & Move USA careers event at its Bridgeview, Illinois, facility in the Chicago area on May 3. It is expecting more than 800 students and veterans to attend.
NATIONAL (April 5, 2017)—Blastrac recently announced a giveaway. If a customer calls into Blastrac Customer Service at 800-256-3440 and makes a purchase of $250 dollars or more and mentions the promo code BLAST17, he/she will be entered to win a Blastrac 1-8DM shot blaster and a Blastrac BDC-1216 dust collector.
