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Canadian Concrete Expo will return in 2019

After deeming the inaugural event a success, plans for the second Canadian Concrete Expo are in the works. The first expo took place at the...

Caterpillar 797F helps build a new direction in life

By Jordan Parker Kathy Tuccaro never thought she’d feel right at home in the cab of a Caterpillar 797F — one of the biggest trucks...

AEM increases NAFTA advocacy efforts

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is intensifying its effort to promote a productive conclusion to NAFTA negotiations for the heavy equipment manufacturing industry. The...

World of Concrete recap

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5xd6B9ps9w World of Concrete hosted a record-breaking auction for Concrete Industry Management (CIM). The National Steering Committee for CIM — a business intensive program that awards...

Ritchie Bros. biggest ticket items of 2017

Last year, Ritchie Bros. helped its customers buy and sell thousands of used equipment items around the world, from excavators to cranes to dozers. However,...

Quebec forestry brands acquired by Komatsu

Komatsu has acquired two Quebec based forestry brands from Prenbec Equipment Inc. On Jan. 26, Komatsu President and CEO Tetsuji Ohashi signed the agreement to...

A historic AED Summit

The Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) have elected their first female chairperson. At the AED Summit, held in Las Vegas from Jan. 16 to 18, the...

Carillion Canada granted creditor protection

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has granted Carillion Canada creditor protection under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA). According to a statement from the...

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The MT120 is Bobcat’s post powerful mini track loader 

Bobcat’s MT120 brings a new level of power to its mini track loader with increased operating capacity, lift height and reach performance.  Powered by a...