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The Richfield, Ohio-based dealer ALT Sales Corporation (ALT Sales), a member of the ALL Family of Companies, is the newest National Crane Elite Dealer. The announcement was made by Manitowoc at the International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE), where two new National Crane boom trucks were on display.

Developed based on customer feedback, John Deere now manufactures the mechanical angle blade for the 950K and 1050K crawler dozers. The John Deere–designed mechanical angle blade can be manually angled side to side, making it ideal for a variety of jobs, including backfilling, rough grading and general earthmoving. 

The right hydraulic air compressor can improve productivity, efficiency, and profitability, but it's an investment that takes careful consideration. In this article, we break down the top 5 things you need to know when buying hydraulic air compressors for service trucks.

5. HOW MUCH AIR DO YOU NEED?

Continental Biomass Industries (CBI) premiered the 6400CT Horizontal Grinder and Chipper at the 2019 Factory Forum in Newton, New Hampshire. The 6400CT processed steel contaminated railroad ties along with a mix of construction and demolition debris to headline the range of environmental equipment at the show.

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) announced that production of the industry's first Class 5 cabover gasoline-powered work truck has begun at the Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) plant in Gaffney, South Carolina. FCCC is a sister company within Daimler Trucks. This truck adds to the lineup of FUSO's already popular Class 4 gasoline models introduced in 2018.

The Hilti Group, a manufacturer and provider of construction tools, technology and productivity solutions, is collaborating with Procore, a leading provider of construction management software, to help strengthen digital workflows and drive productivity on jobsites. As part of the joint effort, Hilti ON!Track asset management system will become compatible for Procore platform users. The announcement was made during Procore's Groundbreak 2019, one of the largest construction conferences in the U.S.

JCB will exhibit the all-new 1CXT compact backhoe loader, the 18Z-1 mini excavator, and the 3TS-8T Teleskid compact track loader and 3TS-8W Teleskid skid steer at the 2019 GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Kentucky, from October 16 to 18. 

ASV Holdings Inc. is backing up the quality of its equipment with a new 2-year, 2,000-hour warranty for its Posi-Track and skid-steer loaders. The comprehensive warranty covers compact track loader tracks for the entire warranty period, giving customers peace of mind that they've chosen the most reliable option. In addition, the warranty goes a step further to feature the industry's first and only compact track loader no-derailment guarantee.

Metso is expanding its mobile crushing and screening solutions offering for the aggregates industry with an extensive new product portfolio. The new Metso Nordtrack range introduces 19 products designed to meet the requirements of general contractors in particular. The first deliveries are expected to take place during the first quarter of 2020.

Earthwave introduces their new Construction Management Solution (CMS), a wireless telematics system developed specifically for "yellow iron" construction projects.  The new GS-364 hardware platform connects directly to the computer/bus of off-road equipment, delivering real-time data from pavers, excavators, loaders, dozers, and virtually any other construction tool.  Actionable data, including hour-meter readings, RPMs (is machine idle or working), fuel usage, temperatures, asset auto-assignment to job and more, is delivered from the jobsite to a phone, tablet or laptop.  This allows users to monitor, manage, and optimize equipment, personnel and workflows, streamlining projects and enhancing profitability.  Earthwave's Construction Management Solution was developed specifically for the heavy construction industry and is ideal for off-road construction projects of all sizes and types.

Tigercat Industries Inc. based in Ontario, Canada has completed the purchase of Ragnar Original Innovations (ROI) located in New Hampshire, USA. The company, founded by Anders Ragnarsson, currently manufactures material processing machinery used in the construction, forestry and recycling industries.

Terex Ecotec, recently welcomed over 100 distributors and customers from across the world to its recent Global Dealer Conference, which took place from 25-27 September, 2019 at its brand new Terex Campsie facility in Northern Ireland. 

Utilizing invaluable customer feedback, John Deere is rolling out increased options on its G-Series forestry swing machines, to help lower daily operating costs, boost productivity, and increase uptime. New updates, including improvements to the machine design and the addition of more standard features, provide loggers with a streamlined, reliable machine.

Ironworks has announced the addition of a Canadian construction group's equipment division to its roster of beta program participants for Ironworks, described as the world's first comprehensive, cloud-based equipment cost management system for infrastructure contractors. 

JLG Industries, Inc. recently honored C.D. Smith Construction, Inc. as a winner in the JLG "Crews Across America" sweepstakes. The Milwaukee-based construction company is one of several businesses being honoured this year as JLG celebrates its 50^th anniversary.

Fuel is one of the greatest operating costs for any contractor who owns heavy equipment and/or trucks. Working in a way that can save fuel can end up saving a lot of money.

The Recycling Product News team is in Toronto this week for the Waste & Recycling Expo Canada (aka CWRE) annual trade show and convention. We interviewed representatives from some of the innovative companies exhibiting on the show floor. 

Within the framework of organising a Liebherr event at the House of Alsace, in the heart of the Champs Elysées, the 60,000th Liebherr crawler excavator occupied a very special place on the world's most beautiful avenue on 12 and 13 September. The perfect way to showcase the expertise and continuity of the historic Liebherr production site in France, in Colmar, Alsace.

Ammann is introducing the ACP 300 ContiHRT Asphalt-Mixing Plant to the North American market. This continuous plant is capable of producing mix consisting of more than 60 percent RAP. Ammann says that this rate is unrivalled by comparable competitive products In North America.

The 1165 is a mid-sized harvester well suited for thinning, selective cut and final fell applications. With strong swing and leveling capabilities that exceed the competition, the 1165 is well suited for steep slopes. The machine is available in both six-wheel and eight-wheel drive configurations.  

With the ability to make tool changes quick and easy on horizontal directional drilling tasks, the new Ditch Witch SwitchBack HDD Tooling System is primed to increase productivity at the jobsite and reduce downtime.

Doosan Infracore North America, LLC, will exhibit a DX42-5 mini excavator and a DL200-5 wheel loader at booth C5577 in the Central Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center during World of Concrete in Las Vegas, February 4–7, 2020.

Hexagon's Geosystems division has announced  plans to further cooperate with Procore, a leading provider of construction management software, to bring more efficiencies to the building construction industry.

Terex Utilities launched three new telescopic and material handling aerial devices designed for transmission work at the 2019 International Construction & Utility Equipment Expo (ICUEE), Oct. 1-3, in Louisville, Ky. The TL Transmission Series has options for Category A or Category B dielectric rating, depending on the configuration.

The new Vermeer D23x30DR S3 Navigator horizontal directional drill, integrates dual rod technology into a compact machine design to efficiently maneuver through rock in congested cities, busy neighborhoods or tight jobsites. Featuring a class-leading narrow footprint and a weight of 16,500 pounds (7484 kg), the Vermeer D23x30DR S3 is the lightest rock drill on the market and is well suited for fiber, electrical, gas and water installation in hard rock, as well as other challenging ground conditions.

Fecon has introduced a new family of stout deck mulcher attachments that are wider than conventional deck mulchers, providing more productivity per pass, even in the most demanding environments.

Briggs & Stratton will introduce its new Vanguard^® Commercial Lithium Ion Battery pack and the Vanguard 400 and 160, the newest engines in its single-cylinder horizontal shaft engine family, at GIE+EXPO 2019 in booth #7050 and outdoor booth #6472.

"Our Strategy 2022 puts our customers at the heart of everything we do," explains Martin Lehner, CEO of the Wacker Neuson Group. "Sharpening our focus on core competencies and products enables us to offer our customers premium quality and outstanding service solutions. In line with our strategic pillar of ‘focus', which aims to optimize our portfolio of competitive construction equipment, we have decided to concentrate even more on our core businesses, namely compact equipment, compaction equipment, utility and concrete consolidation with internal and external vibrators, and to divest the trowel business."

High demands, tough terrains, challenging weather conditions. Operators work across a vast array of conditions, so not only do they need to know how to use a variety of equipment but they also need the skills to operate that equipment in various environments, temperatures and conditions. 

Volvo Trucks has partnered with world-class telematics leader Geotab to provide an integrated Electronic Logging Device (ELD) solution for all Volvo-powered trucks model-year 2015 and newer.

Recently at the 2019 International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition, International Truck introduced a new configuration for its all-wheel drive International HV Series, featuring a high visibility hood and set-back axle that allows for improved visibility and maneuverability.

Kal Tire's new carbon calculator is able to determine fuel and carbon emissions saved by retreading earthmover tires compared to buying new. With that, the company is launching its Maple Program, which quantifies a customer's environmental impact as they grow their fleet with retreads.

Ram Truck has announced EPA fuel economy ratings for the 2020 Ram 1500 powered by the new 3.0-litre V-6 EcoDiesel engine.

While telematics adoption has been slowly on the rise in the construction industry, the majority of fleet owners are primarily using only its most basic functionality to manage service intervals and react to alarm codes. Although helpful, this basic use is only scratching the surface of the technology's capabilities and profit potential. 

VMAC has released a 6-in-1 Multifunction Power System with a Caterpillar engine, which is now available to CAT dealers and other customers across North America.

During the week of September 23rd, Haulotte North America officially opened the doors to its California branch based in Long Beach. The branch hosted both an internal ribbon-cutting ceremony and an inauguration event in conjunction with its 2019 Open Days for customers. "We are excited to finally announce the opening of our Long Beach branch here in California, said Carlos Hernandez, Zone Manager for Americas. The opening has been part of our strategic plan for several years, in order to better serve customers, especially those on the west coast". Alexandre Saubot, CEO of Haulotte Group, cut the ribbon that officially inaugurated the California branch and offered a toast to the attending employees. The new branch will serve as a machine distribution center.

A British Columbia asphalt paving firm is growing by specializing in contract municipal work, with multiple small paving jobs per day and is using modern paving, compaction and milling equipment to expedite the process.

Hardscape, landscape and tree care operators looking to step outside the cab and gain a 360-degree view of the jobsite, without compromising power, can now turn to the Ditch Witch SK3000. The new Ditch Witch SK3000 full-sized stand-on skid steer is built with the power to complete a wide range of landscape, hardscape and tree-care projects typically reserved for traditional skid steers, but with the convenience of a stand-on machine.

Fecon has introduces a Tier-4 Stage-5 compliant mulching tractor, the FTX200  which includes the Fecon Power Management System for unrivaled power and performance.