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Caterpillar Unveils New Cat D8 Dozer With Advanced Technology and Enhanced Performance
Caterpillar Inc. has introduced its the new Cat D8 dozer, featuring advanced technology designed to improve productivity, precision and operator comfort.

Over 500 Ohio Students Explore Careers in Equipment Technology at AEDF Event
On Dec. 12, over 500 Ohio high school students attended the AEDF Industry Pathways event at Pickaway Agriculture and Event Center.

Metso Begins Expansion of Arizona Service Center and Training Facility
Metso has broken ground on an expanded service center and a new training facility in Mesa, Arizona.

Liebherr Begins Construction on Advanced Logistics Center in Tupelo, Mississippi
Liebherr achieved a significant milestone last week with the groundbreaking of its new logistics center at Tupelo's Hive Business Park in Mississippi.

Engineered Rigging Adds Advanced Testing for Hydraulic Equipment
Engineered Rigging's Russellville, Arkansas, Service Center now offers dynamic testing and certification for hydraulic cylinders, pumps, and high-pressure equipment.

Twiceme Survey: 60% of Contractors Lack Access to Workplace Digital Safety Systems
A new survey from Twiceme Technology, a Swedish safety solutions innovator, highlights a significant gap in the adoption of digital safety systems within the construction industry.

Construction Job Openings Fall Nearly 40% Over Past Year, ABC Reports
The construction industry reported 249,000 job openings in October, down nearly 40% from a year ago, per ABC’s analysis of federal data.

CASE Unveils Limited Signature Edition Backhoe Loader to Honor Its Legacy
CASE Construction Equipment has launched a rare, limited edition 580 Super N Construction King backhoe loader, designed to celebrate the company’s long-standing history of innovati...

John King Named VP of Aftermarket Sales at OTR
OTR Engineered Solutions (OTR) has appointed John King as its new vice president of Aftermarket Sales.

Tandemloc Marks 40 Years of Excellence and Expansion
Tandemloc, Inc., a company that manufactures lifting and securing solutions, is celebrating 40 years of business in 2024.