Bricks & Clicks
Loxam Hooks Up With Zilok.com
Loxam, Europe’s largest rental company has partnered with Zilok.com, an online rental marketplace, to bolster its online presence and grow its customer base....
Lawson Software Introduces Package for Heavy Equipment Dealers
Lawson Software recently announced the availability of Lawson for Equipment Service Management & Rental, a package of flexible business applications designed to help equipment dealers improve customer service and profitability throughout the lifecycle of every piece of equipment they sell or rent....
OEM Data Delivery Introduces Telematics System for Rental
OEM Data Delivery, a developer of jobsite data management tools, has introduced a comprehensive telematics system designed for owners of heavy equipment that want to track and manage their assets, and each unit’s fuel consumption....
Terex AWP Introduces Online Service Training
Terex Aerial Work Platforms last week introduced its online service training that will provide technicians with an interactive way to learn about troubleshooting and repairing Genie products. By participating in this online program, technicians can further develop their technical ability and confidence when servicing Genie equipment, the company said....
RMI to Extend 0% Financing on Business Management Software
RMI Corporation, headquartered in Avon, Conn., last week announced it is extending a 0-percent financing promotion for software and services through Dec. 19. The promotion is available to new customers doing business in the United States and Canada. Meeting minimum requirements and credit approval, new customers can receive zero percent APR financing on terms up to 36 months....
Deere Wraps Up Season One of Its “Skid-Steer Smackdown”
John Deere Construction & Forestry recently introduced a new video on its Skid-Steer Smackdown website that recaps the head-to-head contests between John Deere and competitor skid steers and compact track loaders that were launched last April. It also offers a look ahead at Season Two....
MTA Distributors Announces Redesigned Website
MTA Distributors, America’s largest distributor of equipment to the rental industry, recently announced the launch of its redesigned resource and e-commerce website at www.mtadistributors.com. The new site culminates five months of research and planning to deliver the best possible user experience for the rental dealer....
Briggs & Stratton Launches New Interactive Website
Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power recently launched a new website for OEM’s and commercial engine owners. Users can visit www.vanguardengines.com to find engines, locate product support and participate in the industry’s first website designed to give user-generated content on commercial engines, the company said....
Wynne Systems Announces New Logos, Website
Wynne Systems last week unveiled a new logo and updated its website to mimic the new look and feel....
Deutz Launches Engine Telematics Monitoring & Diagnostics System
Deutz last week unveiled a new telematics system for the remote monitoring of engines and fleet management — the first from an industrial engine manufacturer, according to the company....
Caterpillar and Trimble Form New Joint Venture to Develop Fleet Management Software
Peoria, Ill.-based Caterpillar Inc. and Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Trimble recently announced the creation of a new joint venture company and a new distribution agreement. The new company, VirtualSite Solutions, will integrate the deep expertise of both parent companies in the areas of product design and software development to transform the way contractors manage their businesses. The joint venture will create information-rich worksites allowing customers to more efficiently and safely manage their equipment fleets, reduce operating costs and improve productivity in the area of fuel consumption, maintenance, worksite productivity and fleet logistics....
Strata Systems Launches New Interactive Website
Strata Systems last week rolled out a new interactive website, www.geogrid.com, for the geotechnical engineering community. The announcement is part of Strata’s global communications strategy for providing geotechnical engineers with the most up-to-date information and technical data on its line of geosynthetic soil reinforcement products and services....
Wynne Systems Goes Live in China; Adds Loxam
Wynne Systems, Irvine, Calif.-based creator of the Rentalman management system recently expanded its software footprint with rental applications in China and Europe, the company said....
OneBeacon Insurance and DPL America Partner to Minimize Risk of Equipment Theft
DPL America last week announced it has developed an initiative with OneBeacon Insurance that will allow OneBeacon policyholders to purchase DPL America's Titan Equipment Monitoring System at a discount. This collaboration with OneBeacon offers the insurer’s customers theft protection and security for their equipment, which in turn significantly reduces the risk and likelihood of loss....
Dewalt Releases Licensing Exam Guides
Delmar, a part of Cengage Learning, and a leading provider of educational materials to increase safety, productivity and profitability on the jobsite, last week released the new DeWalt Licensing Exam Guides, and the DeWalt Contractor's Forms and Letters. These new products cover a wide range of topics, and are designed for students, professionals and building contractors....
Cresco Connects with Customers Using Online Videos
Livermore, Calif.-based Cresco Equipment Rentals recently added specialized videos to its website, www.crescorent.com, to connect to customers in the communities where they have branch locations by showing customers who the people of Cresco are and what sets the company apart....
Ditch Witch Launches Used Inventory Website
Perry, Okla.-based Ditch Witch, along with Equipment Web Services, a division of Dominion Enterprises, last week announced the launch of DitchWitchUsed.com, a site where Ditch Witch dealers can upload their used inventory into the EWS database and have the listings automatically display. A one-stop shop for quality used Ditch Witch equipment, Internet customers can easily search on DitchWitchUsed.com for used equipment by manufacturer, model, category, year of manufacture, price and location....
Topcon Acquires Scanner Technology Leader Voxis Inc.
Topcon Corp. of Tokyo last week acquired Voxis Inc., a United States-based company acknowledged as a global leader in laser scanner technology and high resolution motion systems....
On Center Software Announces Dates for Annual Users Conference
On Center Software, a leading provider of electronic plan viewing, takeoff, estimating and production tracking software for the construction industry, will host its annual Users Conference Nov. 13-14. The event will be at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center in The Woodlands, Texas....
IronPlanet Announces New Sales Service for John Deere Dealers
IronPlanet, a leading online auction company for used construction and agricultural equipment, last week announced a new service to assist John Deere dealers in remarketing and selling used equipment inventory. The agreement provides John Deere dealers the capability to sell inventory from their private dealer-to-dealer website (UsedExpress.com), and their public used equipment website (machinefinder.com) through IronPlanet’s online marketplace....
ClickSafety Passes Two Million Courses Milestone
Alamo, Calif.-based ClickSafety.com, the market leader in online construction safety training solutions, surpassed the two-million-courses-delivered mark on Aug. 1. The company announced the sale of its one millionth course in March 2007....
SpruceWare.NET Integrates Solutions by Computer Enfinity Rental Software
Spruce Computer Systems and Solutions by Computer have partnered to integrate the Enfinity rental application with the SpruceWare.NET business and information management system. The integration is seen as a no-compromise alternative for lumber, hardware or building material dealers seeking modern software both for the multifaceted needs of their retail businesses and for the unique needs of their rental departments....
Atlas Copco Prime Energy Launches New Website
Atlas Copco Prime Energy last week announced the launch of its new website, www.atlascopcoprimeenergy.com. One of the driving factors for redesigning and enhancing the site was the company’s name change from Prime Energy to Atlas Copco Prime Energy. ...
Genie Launches Online Parts Ordering Syste
Redmond, Wash.-based Genie Industries last week launched a new online parts ordering system in North America, designed to increase ordering accuracy and customers’ productivity. Used in conjunction with Genie’s Serial Number Smart Parts Lookup System, customers will now be able to identify a part, add it to the virtual pick list, then roll the pick list directly into an online order....
Case Launches Web-based Training Program for North American Dealers
Case Construction Equipment last week introduced a Web-based training program for the more than 350 Case dealer locations across North America. ...
