Volvo CE Invests in Chinese Construction Machinery Manufacturer
Volvo Construction Equipment recently signed an agreement to make an equity investment of 70 percent in Shandong Lingong Construction Machinery Co. (Lingong), a major construction machinery manufacturer with a comprehensive dealer network throughout China. Volvo CE’s investment in Lingong is subject to regulatory approval....
Indeco Award Jesco Inc. A 2005 Top 10 Dealer Achievement Award
Indeco recently presented a 2005 Top 10 dealer achievement award to Jesco Inc. of South Plainfield, Lumberton and Fairfield, N.J. ...
Penta Names New Head of Product Development
Milwaukee-based Penta Technologies, a provider of enterprise software for the construction industry, last week announced that it named Cameron Smith as vice president of product development....
Wright Manufacturing Names Regional Sales & Marketing Manager
Husqvarna Turf Care last week announced that Krzysztof “Kris” Glomski joined the company as vice president of engineering. With more than 25 years of engineering experience, Glomski will direct the design, testing and launch of new products and systems at Husqvarna’s Beatrice, Neb., facility. ...
Husqvarna Names Senior Executives
Manitowoc Crane Group hired Ted Thomas as director of customer service for Manitowoc cranes for the Americas region. Thomas will report to Scott Alexander, vice president of Manitowoc Crane. Thomas will be responsible for directing customer support activities for the Manitowoc lattice-boom product line. ...
Manitowoc Hires Customer Service Director
Manitowoc Crane Group hired Ted Thomas as director of customer service for Manitowoc cranes for the Americas region. Thomas will report to Scott Alexander, vice president of Manitowoc Crane. Thomas will be responsible for directing customer support activities for the Manitowoc lattice-boom product line. ...
New Jacobsen Director of Product Management Focuses on Customer Needs
Charlotte, N.C.-based Jacobsen, a Textron company, last week named Brian Melka the director of product management for Jacobsen, a Textron company...
New Holland Announces New Warranty
A new one-year, unlimited-hour standard warranty went into effect earlier this year for virtually all New Holland construction equipment products. ...
Stellar Names Davidson Product Manager
Stellar Industries recently named Tim Davidson product manager, service bodies and cranes. Davidson has more than 16 years of experience in the truck equipment and material handling equipment industry, with a background in marketing, product management and sales....
Terex Expands Product Management Team
To offer enhanced technical support to its dealer network, Southaven, Miss.-based Terex Construction Americas expands its product management team to cover four different groups of equipment within the company. ...
Case Names New VP
Racine, Wis.-based Case Construction Equipment has named James Hasler vice president of the company. Formerly the director of strategic accounts, Hasler is now responsible for sales and marketing activities ...
JCB Profits Grow, Company Adds New Jobs
Earthmoving equipment manufacturer JCB earlier this month reported record profits for 2005 of U.S. $202.9 million — double the figure for 2004. ...
Clarke American Sanders Announces Personnel Changes
Brian Strickland recently assumed the role of sales director for rental at Springdale, Ark.-based Clarke American Sanders....
James Bond Drives New Holland in New Movie
New Holland makes its silver screen debut with the Nov. 17 release of the latest James Bond film, “Casino Royale.” The Bond production company chose New Holland to supply a total of 11 machines, including two W190 wheel loaders, to support the making of the film. The W190 will appear in the film’s opening sequence — a special Bond chase scene — that features the new James Bond, Daniel Craig, giving chase to the film’s villain, Two Fingers. ...
Aggreko Swings Into Action for Golf Event
Aggreko, an international specialist in temporary power, distribution and temperature control solutions, has undertaken the task of providing the power infrastructure and climate control for the Ryder Cup golf tournament. The tournament took place at the K Club in Straffan, County Kildare, Ireland on Sept. 22-24, with large-scale power needs. The cabling needs are enough to fill 20 large shipping containers and the temporary power, heating and air conditioning needs amount to that required to support a typical village....
MQ Power Opens New Texas Plant
MQ Power has opened a new 180,000-square-foot facility in Lewisville, Texas, about 20 miles northwest of Dallas. Additional assembly and modification functions, primarily on the company’s Ultra-Silent Series and Super Silent Series portable generators, are performed at the property to supplement MQ Power’s existing Rancho Dominguez, Calif., and Danville, Ky., operations. The company’s generator trailers will also be assembled at the Lewisville facility. ...
JCB Dieselmax Breaks Own Diesel Land Speed Record
The JCB Dieselmax and its driver, Andy Green, recently achieved a speed of 350mph to break its own land speed record for diesel-powered cars....
CNH Announces New Leadership Appointments
Lake Forest, Ill.-based CNH Global N.V. last week announced appointments designed to further strengthen its leadership team. Rubin McDougal was appointed chief financial officer effective Oct. 13. McDougal brings more than 20 years experience in finance, strategic planning and business development, which he acquired working in North America, Europe and Asia for Whirlpool Corp....
Cummins Power Generation Recognized for Emissions Technology Leadership
Frost & Sullivan selected Cummins Power Generation as the recipient of the 2006 North American Diesel Engine Technology Leadership of the Year Award in recognition of its advancements and market leadership in emissions technology and its presence as a major environmentally minded market participant. Cummins Power Generation, a subsidiary of Cummins Inc., is a global provider of reliable and environmentally responsible electric power....
LG Renews Re/Max Golf Championship Sponsorship
McConnellsburg, Pa.-based JLG Industries and the Long Drivers of America last week announced that JLG will again be a primary sponsor of the Re/Max World Long Drive Championship, a power golf event. The 2006 Re/Max WLDC, which carries a $500,000 purse and awards world titles to long-drive specialists in four divisions, takes place Oct. 24-28 at The Palms golf course in Mesquite, Nev. A 90-minute highlights package from the event debuts on ESPN on Dec. 24....
Manitowoc Names Director of Materials Management
Manitowoc Crane Care has hired Scott Reeves as director of materials management, the company said....
Volvo Invests in Hallsberg, Sweden, Plant
Volvo Construction Equipment last week announced it will build a brand new paint shop at its Hallsberg, Sweden, plant, representing an investment of SEK 150 million (about U.S. $20.6 million). The new paint shop will result in improved quality, greater capacity, lower costs and a range of environmental benefits, including a reduction in solvent emissions by more than 50 percent. If all goes to plan, construction should begin by the end of the year, the company said. ...
Multiquip, Ammann Sign Vibratory Roller Deal
Multiquip Inc. last week finalized an agreement with Switzerland’s Ammann Schweiz AG to serve as the exclusive distributor for Ammann’s tandem vibratory rollers in North America, plus in several Latin American and Caribbean nations...
Atlas Copco to Acquire Chinese Compressor Company
Atlas Copco (China) Investment Co. recently signed a contract to acquire Shanghai Bolaite Compressor Co., Ltd. The company has a turnover of approximately SEK 137 million (about U.S. $18.8 million) and 309 employees. The acquisition is expected to close within a month. ...
Ingersoll Rand Acquires ZEKS Compressed Air Solutions
Hamilton, Bermuda-based Ingersoll-Rand Co. last week announced that it purchased the assets of privately owned ZEKS Compressed Air Solutions, a North American provider of compressed air treatment equipment. Terms were not disclosed. ...
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