Category: Fleet Maintenance
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Ignite Attachments Expands Compact Equipment Parts Line
Ignite Attachments has announced its expansion into replacement parts and consumables. The company’s newest additions include solid, flat-free tires, third function valve kits, hydraulic top links, top and tilt kits, and everyday necessities like grease, hydraulic fluid and poly cutting edges — delivering additional versatility for compact tractors, skid steer and mini track loader operators.…
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Keep Heavy Machinery Running With Rugged Mobile Computing Solutions
Unplanned downtime already costs the world’s 500 largest companies nearly $1.4 trillion a year, and avoiding downtime is only getting harder as equipment becomes more sophisticated with IoT sensors, AI-driven diagnostics and automation. Add in labor shortages, particularly among skilled technicians in industries like construction, mining and agriculture, and it’s easy to see how challenging…
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Lubrication Engineers Acquires RSC Bio Solutions to Expand Sustainable Lubricant Offerings
Lubrication Engineers, Inc. has acquired RSC Bio Solutions, a company known for producing biodegradable lubricants used in marine and industrial environments. The acquisition broadens LE’s product range with environmentally focused lubrication options and extends its presence in applications where sustainability and regulatory compliance are priorities. RSC Bio Solutions manufactures the EnviroLogic® and FUTERRA® product lines—lubricants…
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HCSS and Samsara Integrate Platforms to Streamline Mixed Fleet Management for Construction
HCSS and Samsara have introduced a new integration that connects Samsara’s vehicle and equipment tracking capabilities directly into the HCSS Telematics platform. The integration is designed to give construction companies a unified view of their entire mixed fleet—ranging from heavy machinery to on-road vehicles—within a single dashboard. The integration enables near real-time data from Samsara…
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Nominations Now Open: Contractors’ Top 50 New Products 2025
Hosted hosted by Equipment Today and ForConstructionPros.com, the Contactors’ Top 50 New Products Award serves as the voice of the industry, representing your equipment priorities and preferences when it comes to exploring new market offerings. Returning for its 15th installment this year, the annual Contactors’ Top 50 New Products Award is designed to recognize the best new product introductions…
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6 Ways to Use Data to Optimize the Worksite
People, equipment and materials are the most valuable resources on any worksite, but in today’s construction landscape, a fourth asset is playing an increasingly important role on larger sites: data. The data generated by a connected worksite creates a surprising number of opportunities to increase safety, efficiency and productivity. Contractors who effectively leverage data generated…
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Protecting Heavy Equipment from Corrosion in Mining Environments
In the harsh, corrosive environment of an underground limestone mine, the service life of heavy equipment like front-end loaders can be surprisingly short — sometimes just a few months. Constant exposure to moisture, dust and mineral-laden air creates ideal conditions for corrosion, which can quickly degrade not just equipment, but anything made of metal. While…
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Fleetio Acquires Auto Integrate, Expanding Reach in Fleet Maintenance
Fleetio has announced the acquisition of Auto Integrate, a digital maintenance authorization platform widely used in the fleet services industry. The acquisition significantly expands Fleetio’s capabilities, particularly in repair order management and shop connectivity. Together, the two companies now serve over 8 million vehicles and support operations across more than 110,000 repair shops throughout North…
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Lithium Battery Safety: New Rules for New Technology
Lithium batteries have become indispensable in the construction industry, powering everything from handheld tools such as cutoff saws and drills to larger equipment such as scissor lifts and track loaders. High energy density, lightweight design and efficiency make them the preferred choice over older technologies. They offer contractors significant advantages in mobility and productivity. The…
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How to Decommission Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
As renewable energy generation continues to grow, the use of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in solar farms has become increasingly important for stabilizing the grid and enabling the integration of intermittent solar and wind power. The permitting process to build a BESS facility often requires a formal plan for site decommissioning and disposal, even…