EPA Awards Wisconsin $295,320 Clean-Diesel Grant The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 5’s Midwest Clean Diesel Initiative (MCDI) has awarded a $295,320 grant to for Wisconsin to use in its 2008 clean-diesel program. Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, and Ohio have also each received $295,320 under the program. Matching grants from these states total $1. Publ.Date : Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST
Efficiency Production New Trench Shield Service Efficiency Production, Inc. now offers a unique Trench Shield Repair & Recertification Service. The program aims to "repair & recertify" used or damaged trench shields by repairing the shield’s damaged components and then recertifying the shield with new OSHA compliant P.E. certified manufacturer’s tabulated data, including new depth ratings. This service will be available for other manufacturers’ trench shields, shoring, or support equipment like bedding boxes. Publ.Date : Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PST
Deere Enhancing Parts Service Capabilities Moline, IL— Deere & Co. says it will enhance its parts service capabilities in the U.S. and Canada by investing in capacity expansions at Deere's primary parts distribution center in Milan, IL, and three additional locations in the western U.S. and Canada. "This strategic investment will further enhance John Deere's leadership position," said Gail Leese, vice president of Worldwide Pa... Publ.Date : Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST
Arnco New Flatproofing Material Arnco has introduced a new flatproofing fill material that uses renewable and environmentally based components and consumes 50 percent less petrochemicals in the production process. The new material features 100 percent virgin polymer that is not extended with granulated urethane fillers or rubber dust. Publ.Date : Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PST
Colson Adds Heavy Duty Polyurethane Triumph Wheels Colson Caster’s new Triumph™ Wheel is suitable for major manufacturing environments including tow-line, automotive, and tire manufacturing sites. The new Triumph, with the MPH on the end standing for quick, smooth and silent rolling, is built for high capacity loads up to 1200 lbs per wheel. Publ.Date : Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST
Efficiency Production Launches Repair Service Efficiency Production, Inc., a manufacturer of trench shielding and shoring, has introduced its Trench Shield Repair & Recertification Service. The program aims to “repair and recertify” used or damaged trench shields by repairing the shield's damaged components and then recertifying the trench shield with new Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)-compliant prof... Publ.Date : Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PST
Meeting Emissions Requirements Emissions requirements for construction equipment on the job site are becoming more common, and contractors who do not bring their equipment up-to-date will not be competitive and will not get contracts. Michigan CAT held a well-attended meeting on September 23 at its Novi, MI, facility to inform contractors about how they can keep their equipment in compliance with emissions requirements and r... Publ.Date : Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST
Warren Cat Makes Its Move Warren Caterpillar in Tulsa has moved across town to their new facility at 3601 N. Garnett Road, a mile east of Tulsa International Airport. The new building is approximately 114,000 square feet in size and situated on 36 acres, near the intersection of North 169 and East 36th Street North. "Our current location was once on the outskirts of town," explained Jim Nelson, president of Warren CAT. Publ.Date : Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PST
The Fuel Expert: 10 Ways to Cut Fuel Costs Remember the good old days…about a year and a half ago? Prices at the pumps were hovering below four dollars per gallon and they ... Publ.Date : Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST
Fascan Provides TLC for Free Fascan International has developed a new program to protect its customers from voiding their FASSI SE crane warranties through neglect or misuse. Effective this year, every FASSI SE crane comes with a multi-year warranty on parts and performance. Publ.Date : Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST