Friday Fail video: Sleeping forklift operator crashes into shelves
This sleeping forklift operator got more than he bargained for when on the job in this recent video posted to YouTube.
JLG Partnering with Associated Builders and Contractors for Aerial Training
A strategic partnership between JLG Industries, Inc. and Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has resulted in enhanced equipment training at the ABC Keystone Chapter with the delivery of three pieces of equipment to the chapter training facility in Manheim, Pennsylvania. This training is focused on developing ABC’s employees at the Keystone Chapter to win work bids [...]
Terex Plants Still Shipping Equipment
With several Terex plants still operating in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are some that are closed and eyeing an April comeback, according to the company. The list below shows the facilities expecting to reopen on April 13th: Oklahoma City, OK Moses Lake, WA Redmond, WA Rock Hill, SC In the meantime, there are [...]
Tuesday updates: Equipment rental industry responds to COVID-19
Here's a round up of responses from those in the rental industry ARA: Equipment and event rental industry feeling coronavirus impact ARA: Coronavirus Discussion Group ARA: Conducting a weekly survey, 3/9 results ARA: ARA recommends funding of SBA loan programs to help small businesses impacted by coronavirus Point of Rental: Pandemic: How is the Rental Industry [...]
Demand for construction equipment still high despite COVID-19 closures
As the construction equipment industry reacts to the spread of COVID-19 measures across the globe, demand for construction equipment remains high. Ritchie Bros Auctioneers reported as of Monday, demand for equipment is high - with strong pricing at recent events Google searches for Aerial Work Platforms and Telehandlers remain consistent with 52-week norms Sales at equipment [...]
Volvo to stay at CONEXPO
After announcing Thursday that they would be pulling out of the show, Volvo says it will be staying at the CONEXPO in Las Vegas this week. On Thursday the company announced its construction equipment arm would be pulling out of the show because of the outbreak of COVID-19. But Friday Volvo Construction Equipment said it was [...]
Volvo drops out of CONEXPO on Coronavirus fears
On March 5, Volvo Group announced all its business areas were withdrawing from ConExpo over Coronavirus concerns. Volvo Construction Equipment had one of the largest booths in the Festival Grounds, at more than 60,000 sq. ft. Other companies that have decided not to exhibit or attend the co-located shows include Platform Basket, Dana Incorporated, Michelin, Mack [...]
CONEXPO suggests ‘No Handshakes’ due to Coronavirus
Las Vegas, NV -- CONEXPO-CON issued an update Monday urging show attendees to avoid shaking hands during North America's largest construction trade show. Show organizers stress that attendance is still expected to exceed 2017 numbers and that the show is taking the health and safety of attendees seriously. We have had NO major exhibit cancellations. Most [...]
Construction spending increases 1.8% in January 2020
Arlington, VA -- Construction spending in January increased 1.8 percent to $1.369 trillion from December and 6.8 percent from January 2019 as all major segments logged gains, according to a new analysis of federal data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. “Public spending on infrastructure, along with single-family housing, was exceptionally robust in [...]
Friday Fail Video: Explosion at the scrap yard
Stick with this great new compilation of forklift fails and telehandler disasters. There's a crazy explosion at a scrap yard around the 9-minute mark that's a great reminder -- safety first! We won't share videos where people are hurt. There are some exceptional close calls in this video -- and many bad choices. For your consideration, [...]