Category: Business
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Industry Analyst on 2025 Prospects and Market Conditions
Alastair Hayfield, Vice President – Commercial Vehicles, Interact AnalysisInteract AnalysisTo assess emerging trends and both current and future concerns of the construction industry, the Equipment Today (ET) team team spoke with experts throughout the industry. In our conversation below, Alastair Hayfield, vice president of commercial vehicles at Interact Analysis, offers insights into today’s challenges and…
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What the Steel and Aluminum Tariff Could Mean for Construction
In an effort to protect America’s steel and aluminum industries, on February 11, President Trump signed proclamations to close loopholes, restoring a “true” 25 percent tariff on steel, raising the tariff from 10 to 25 percent on aluminum. As quickly as President Trump addressed these tariffs on what are vitally imported construction materials, it didn’t…
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Cummins Announces Leadership Changes | For Construction Pros
Cummins has announced two significant leadership changes at the company. Effective March 15, Bonnie Fetch, who is currently vice president and president – Distribution Business, has been named executive vice president and president – Operations. Shon Wright, who currently serves as vice president – Cummins Components and Software, has been appointed to vice president and president…
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Why This New Republican Bill Won’t Save The Highway Trust Fund
Discussions about the insolvency of the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) have been happening since the early 2000s, and I wrote in 2023 how the booming EV market was going to make matters worse. While several committee hearings were held during the Biden administration, neither the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) nor the Inflation Reduction…
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Ligchine, Road Widener Appoint Schulze as Director of Sales
Ligchine has named Michael Schulze as sales director, a role he will serve for the company and for Road Widener. The appointment is effective immediately. Schulze brings considerable experience in construction equipment sales and a track record of driving growth and strategic partnerships, the company reported. Before joining Ligchine, Schulze served as eastern region sales manager…
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How Dashcams are Enhancing Safety and Protecting Fleets From Fraud
Let’s face it — we live in a world where everything is prone to going viral. A recent epidemic that has taken the Internet and social media platforms by storm is auto insurance fraud attempts, thanks to the rapid adoption of dashcams. Dashcams have become essential for businesses reliant on vehicles and heavy equipment. They…
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Improving Business Management for Power Sweeping Contractors
The World Sweeping Association has a membership base of power sweeping contractors and here are some of the ways contractors can improve business management of their companies. Adopting strategic approaches like the ones below are ways they can enhance their management practices, which will help drive growth and profitability. Investing in technology is a critical…
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The Impacts of Trump Ramping Up Fossil Fuel Production
Since the United States inauguration day, Jan. 20, 2025, there has been a lot of uncertainty. The Trump administration has come into office with big ideas and ways that it would like to fix the problems it sees in the country. One of those problems is the climate and fossil fuels — President Trump has declared a…
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Massive Asphalt And Concrete Equipment Auction By Maynards, March 6 2025
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One of the, if not the biggest, hurdles to starting an asphalt pavement business, is the high cost of entry. Purchasing the pavers, rollers, milling machines, and all the other various tools used for maintenance don’t come cheap. Even if you’ve already started your business, the opportunity to purchase quality equipment, even pre-owned, at a…
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Custom Equipment Rebrands to AXCS Equipment
Lift equipment manufacturer Custom Equipment has rebranded to AXCS Equipment and plans to continue to expand its line of lift equipment for the rental industry. The company, which has been in business since 1981, focuses on providing service and support for customers’ aerial work needs. Its product line increased when it merged with ASKO Holding,…