Industry Roundup: Two Large Kubota Dealers Announce Partnership Venture
Texas Kubota dealers Ewald Kubota and Lansdowne-Moody Company announced a partnership venture earlier this month. Also, news from...
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The New Hamm HD 9 VV Tandem Roller: Clear Side Drum & “Wasp Body” Design
Clear sides on the drum of the Hamm HD 9 VV allows operators to get right up to the curb...
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Kubota Reports 2% Drop in Construction Equipment Revenue
Revenue, however, is still up year-over-year when looking at the last nine months, and North American sales have been a
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CNH to Pull Back Production Amid Lower Demand & High Dealer Inventories
With forecasts of 2024 construction revenue dropping more than 20% this year, the owner of Case CE has said it
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Sentences Handed Down in 6-Year Georgia Concrete Bid-Rigging Scheme
They submitted rigged bids and issued coordinated price-increase letters for ready-mix concrete, with one company paying a $20...
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Equipment Dealers: Customers Return Now That Election is Over
Dealers saw contractors holding back on purchases due to uncertainty about the presidential election, but now see customers ready...
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Poll: 50% of Contractors Report Project Backlog of 3 Months or Less
When asked what factors are impacting their backlog, several contractors pointed to a struggling economy and rising interest rates...
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Construction Industry Reacts to Donald Trump’s Election Victory
Construction industry groups expressed eagerness to collaborate with the new president on addressing industry issues...
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Dali Ship Owners Settle Federal Lawsuit for $102M Over Baltimore Bridge Collapse
The container ship destroyed the Key Bridge in Baltimore on March 26, killing six construction workers and costing over $100
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Volvo CE Net Sales Drop 34% in North America for 3Q
“We are living in turbulent times and, like other companies, are feeling the effects of a market slowdown,” CEO says...
