Category: Equipment
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Keeping Equipment Running With Data-Driven Technologies
Off-highway equipment tackles the toughest jobs in harsh environments. To ensure smooth operations, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are leveraging data-driven technologies and telematics software for smarter maintenance. By collecting and analyzing real-time machine data, they’re shifting from reactive repairs to proactive, data-driven maintenance. This enhances equipment reliability, reduces downtime, and transforms how end-users manage their…
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Bobcat Appoints First Ever Chief Marketing Officer
Bobcat Company has appointed Laura Ness Owens as its first Chief Marketing Officer, a new executive role overseeing global marketing, brand, customer experience and corporate communications. Ness Owens has been with the company since 2003, serving in various leadership roles across marketing, communications, dealer development, and brand management. Most recently, she held the position of…
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Bobcat Appoints First Ever Chief Marketing Officer
Bobcat Company has appointed Laura Ness Owens as its first Chief Marketing Officer, a new executive role overseeing global marketing, brand, customer experience and corporate communications. Ness Owens has been with the company since 2003, serving in various leadership roles across marketing, communications, dealer development, and brand management. Most recently, she held the position of…
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Prime Day Power Picks: Top Deals for Contractors (July 8–11)
Amazon Prime Days are coming in hot, running July 8-11, and it’s the perfect time to gear up without blowing the budget during peak season. While Prime Day is best known for TVs and tech gadgets, it’s also one of the best opportunities of the year to score deals on contractor-grade tools, gear, and jobsite…
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Prime Day Power Picks: Top Deals for Contractors (July 8–11)
Amazon Prime Days are coming in hot, running July 8-11, and it’s the perfect time to gear up without blowing the budget during peak season. While Prime Day is best known for TVs and tech gadgets, it’s also one of the best opportunities of the year to score deals on contractor-grade tools, gear, and jobsite…
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Volvo CE to Divest Stake in SDLG, Refocus Strategy in China
Volvo Construction Equipment has announced plans to sell its 70% ownership stake in Chinese construction equipment manufacturer SDLG. The shares will be transferred to a fund primarily owned by Lingong Group (LGG), the existing minority shareholder in SDLG. The move marks a strategic shift for Volvo CE, which intends to narrow its focus in the…
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Volvo CE to Divest Stake in SDLG, Refocus Strategy in China
Volvo Construction Equipment has announced plans to sell its 70% ownership stake in Chinese construction equipment manufacturer SDLG. The shares will be transferred to a fund primarily owned by Lingong Group (LGG), the existing minority shareholder in SDLG. The move marks a strategic shift for Volvo CE, which intends to narrow its focus in the…
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DEVELON North America Names Kim CEO
Woohyun Kim has been appointed CEO of DEVELON North America (HD Hyundai Infracore North America) and the DEVELON brand of heavy and compact construction equipment. Kim has extensive experience in leadership, sales and finance. Most recently, Kim served as director of sales operation and programs for the DEVELON brand. From January 2023 to December 2024,…
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Equipment Today Releases 2025 Excavator Spec Guide
Equipment Today has released the 2025 installment of its annual Excavator Spec Guide, now available to visitors in an interactive, searchable format. Sponsored by Link-Belt Excavators, this online excavator specification tool is customized to allow contractors to access exactly the excavator(s) you need to meet your equipment requirements. Using the Excavator Spec Guide, visitors…
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Command Alkon Acquires Digital Fleet to Expand Fleet Management Capabilities
Command Alkon has acquired Digital Fleet, a company specializing in fleet management solutions for the heavy building materials industry. The acquisition includes Digital Fleet’s full product suite and team and marks an expansion of Command Alkon’s efforts to strengthen its technology offerings across logistics and operations. Digital Fleet, previously owned by Ozinga Ventures, brings experience…