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Rental Branch Manager - CAT Rental Store
03-Feb-12
Position focus will be on the development of the Columbus CAT Rental Store. Qualified candidate will oversee day to day operations, including rental and sales, product support, expense control, budgeting, business planning and forecasting. Position is also responsible for developing operating and safety standards for the branch, monitoring accounts receivable and equipment utilization, as well as the supervision of all Columbus staff.
Equipment Rental Coordinator - CAT Rental Store
03-Feb-12
This position will be the primary contact for all customers, salesmen and other company personnel for the CAT Rental Store. This person will process orders for rental and sales, creating, reviewing, quoting and maintaining all rental invoices and agreements with accuracy and timeliness. Assist the Rental Manager in achieving the goals and objectives of the Rental and Sales Departments by maximizing fleet utilization through effective scheduling and the control of maintenance and repair of the rental fleet.
Former Waco President Starting Scaffold Rental Company near Cleveland
03-Feb-12
Marty Coughlin and Rached Karanouh are principal owners of Dependable Scaffolding LLC, a start-up scaffolding and access equipment company opening later this month near Cleveland. Coughlin, former president of Waco Scaffolding & Equipment, and Karanouh, a Waco colleague for more than 20 years, decided to start the company after Safway Services purchased Waco in November of last year, Coughlin told RER.
Wacker Neuson Ends Compact Excavator Contract with Gehl Corp.
03-Feb-12
Wacker Neuson ended its long-standing agreement with West Bend, Wis.-based Gehl Corp., effective Dec. 31, 2011. Wacker Neuson had been the exclusive manufacturer of Gehl- and Mustang-branded compact excavators and all-wheel-steer loaders since 1999.
Cummins Posts Record Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2011 Results
03-Feb-12
Cummins Inc. posted record sales for full-year 2011 as well as strong fourth-quarter results. Fourth-quarter sales of $4.9 billion increased 19 percent from the same quarter in 2010, setting a new quarterly record for the company. The increase was driven by higher demand in truck, construction, power generation and oil and gas markets in North America. The company also posted strong growth in global mining markets, offsetting weaker demand in the construction market in China and power generation in India.
The Stock Block
03-Feb-12
Check in on some of the latest stock prices for publicly traded rental companies and popular construction equipment and general tool manufacturers related to the rental equipment industry.
AWPT Offers Training Course for Managers
03-Feb-12
Aerial Work Platform Training, the North American subsidiary of the International Powered Access Federation has launched a new aerial work platform training course aimed at enabling supervisors and managers to prepare for and safely coordinate various types of AWPs on site.
Ritchie Bros. to Sell Largest Number of Equipment Items in One Auction
03-Feb-12
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers will sell more items than ever before at its unreserved public equipment auction in Orlando, Fla., from Feb. 13-18. During the six-day event, more than 9,100 heavy equipment items and trucks will be sold — a company record for the most items ever sold in a single auction — and new items are still being added daily. Bids in the auction can be made on-site at the 200-plus-acre Orlando auction site, online in real-time at www.rbauction.com or by placing proxy bids in person or by phone.
Construction Employment Increases in January; Nonres Jumps 3.3 Percent in December
03-Feb-12
Construction employment increased by 21,000 in January to a two-year high of 5,572,000, following an increase of 31,000 in December. Employment in both months may have benefited from widespread mild and dry weather, according to an analysis by the Association of General Contractors chief economist Ken Simonson.
Family-Owned Ace Equipment Rentals Adds Marysville, Wash., Branch
03-Feb-12
Ace Equipment Rentals, a family-owned tool and equipment rental company, in Snohomish, Wash., has opened a branch in Marysville, Wash. Ace offers everything from tools to earthmoving and aerial equipment.
Kobelco Cranes Begins Production in India
03-Feb-12
Kobelco Cranes has begun commercial production at its new plant in Andhra Pradesh, India, according to India’s Business Standard. The plant is the company’s first production facility outside of Japan, and is the first foreign company to own a facility in India to manufacture crawler cranes, the company said.
JCB India Opens New 20,000-Square Foot Service Facility
03-Feb-12
JCB India this week opened its new 3S integrated facility in Guwahati, Assam, India, the company said. The facility, built by Oja Earthmovers, a JCB dealership, has eight bays and is fully equipped with international standard servicing for JCB customers to provide service and parts.
Snorkel Showcases New Boom at The Rental Show 2012
03-Feb-12
Snorkel, a leading manufacturer of aerial work platforms, will showcase its latest articulated boomlift at The Rental Show 2012 this week in New Orleans.
Volvo Group Sales Grow 18 Percent in Fourth Quarter
03-Feb-12
Volvo Group last week reported that fourth-quarter net sales increased by 18 percent to SEK 86.5 billion (about U.S. $12.84 billion) from SEK 73.4 billion in the year-ago period. For the full-year 2011, net sales increased by 17 percent to SEK 310.4 billion (U.S. $46.07 billion) from SEK 264.7 billion for full-year 2010.
Generac Announces Q411 and Full-Year Earnings Call
03-Feb-12
Generac Holdings, a leading designer and manufacturer of generators and other engine-powered products, last week announced plans to release its fourth-quarter and full-year 2011 financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, Feb. 14. Generac management will hold a conference call at 9 a.m. Eastern time on that day to discuss highlights.
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