Tag: Expanding
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Stellar Industries to Acquire Elliott Equipment, Expanding Lifting Solutions
Stellar Industries, a 100% employee-owned manufacturer of work trucks and service equipment, has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Elliott Equipment Company, a U.S. maker of truck-mounted aerial platforms, digger derricks, and cranes. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to customary conditions. The acquisition expands Stellar’s presence in…
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Foxconn to spend $569M expanding Wisconsin factory
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Electronics component manufacturer Foxconn is investing an additional $569 million to expand its operations in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, the company announced Wednesday. The investment will create 1,374 jobs over the next four years and help…
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Illegal working in construction: expanding right to work checks
Ahead of proposed changes to the right to work scheme, construction employers have an opportunity to voice their concerns and challenges. The UK government is inviting businesses, trade unions and industry associations in the construction sector to provide their views on the upcoming extension of right work checks to businesses hiring ‘gig economy’ and zero-hour workers. The…
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An Expanding Concrete Economy | For Construction Pros
If there was a word for 2025’s concrete contractor industry, “uncertainty” would fit. As more and more data centers are needed, we found a boom in tilt-up and warehouse construction as well as infrastructure work — while other areas experienced some shrinkage. We connected with a group of insiders from throughout the concrete industry for…
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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…