Equipment industry's orange flags warn Congress of job losses ahead

CLARK holds inaugural New Dealer Conference

Toyota Material Handling lifts transportation efficiency with Paragon

Walmart joins Daimler Truck and Frito-Lay to sponsor Women In Trucking’s “Salute to the Women Behind the Wheel”

Kaman Industrial Technologies breaks ground on new rubber fabrication and assembly center

United Rentals named a “Top 100 Military-Friendly Employer”

Johnson Controls names Florida Solar Energy Center’s deputy director 2009 Building Efficiency Lifetime Leadership Award Winner

Watts, Bourque to be inducted in Rental Hall of Fame

FedEx Corp. names Logue new President for FedEx Freight

Steven J. Smidler appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Kaman Industrial Technologies

Consignment – a sales adventure

Once upon a time, many years ago, when I was a young, ambitious salesman selling flat, rolled steel, I called on one potentially large account for months and months with zero success. I was going nowhere fast. The only thing I got from...

Focused Opportunity

Before starting this article, allow me to thank all our readers that took time out of their busy schedule to thank us for last months' article. Their comments told me that many of the things we are writing about are happening, and fortunately the result...

Rebuild under control

It is probably true that we have the worse behind us. It might not feel that way, but that light at the end of the tunnel is just that, a light indicating recovery. The tunnel might be longer then we think, but at least you can start thinking about getting...

Recasting financial statements

The rule for large, publically held companies is clear. If you are going to list your stock on a stock exchange, your company must present financial statements that are created in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). These...

What happened to respect?

Remember Rodney Dangerfield? For many years, his routine was based on his complaints about never getting any respect and we all laughed about it. Well, people are not laughing about lack of respect these days, since we seem to have evolved into a society...

Equipment industry's orange flags warn Congress of job losses ahead

In the wake of recent dismal government unemployment data, two leading construction equipment industry trade groups are warning Congress that that the economy will shed more jobs in the coming months unless lawmakers swiftly enact a new...

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Never give up … FOLLOW UP!

While most business professionals know that follow-up is important, the fact is that very few are masterful at the art of it. Sure, they may leave one or two voicemails for people or send a couple of e-mails, but those attempts are only...

CLARK holds inaugural New Dealer Conference

This past week CLARK Material Handling held its inaugural New Dealer Conference in Lexington, Ky. There were 31 attendees representing 9 dealerships from all across the US in attendance.

"We wanted...

Toyota Material Handling lifts transportation efficiency with Paragon

Innovative software is simplifying complex route planning for leading forklift seller Toyota Material Handling U.S.A. Inc. Supplied by Paragon Software Systems Inc.,...

United Rentals named a “Top 100 Military-Friendly Employer”

United Rentals Inc. announced that the company has been selected by GI Jobs magazine as one of the nation's Top 100 Military-Friendly Employers for 2010. More than 5,000 U.S....

MTS Linear Position Sensors increase linear actuator performance, productivity

MTS Systems Corp., Sensors Division's Temposonics linear-position sensors are being utilized for precise position measurement for linear actuators to increase output by reducing cycle times and non-productive downtimes....

Octopus 808 Twin Stretch Wrapper from ITW Muller

ITW Muller offers the Octopus 808 Twin Automatic Rotary Ring Series Stretch Wrapper with dual film carriages for wrapping up to 150 loads per hour. This stretch wrapper provides extremely high throughput,...

Versatile NBC Conveyor uses universal frame and drive components for a flexible sortation solution

The NBC Narrow Belt Conveyor from leading integrated logistics solutions provider TGW-Ermanco is a belt-driven live-roller conveyor solution that is configurable into zero-pressure contact accumulation, non-contact...

Pres-On Molded Bumpers securely protect equipment, furniture, appliances from damage

Pres-On has published an application guide for OEMs to its extensive line of protective molded bumpers. Manufacturers seeking to increase customer satisfaction will appreciate the bumpers' ability to protect virtually...

Retalix launches Transportation Management Software

Retalix announced the availability of Retalix Transportation Management, a comprehensive inbound freight management system for both retail and wholesale distributors.

Retalix Transportation Management automates...

Hirschmann offers regional training courses

Hirschmann Automation and Control, Inc. (PAT), a supplier of crane operator aids, including load moment indicators (LMI), will offer a series of two day technical service training courses in 2009. The courses will feature classroom training along with...

December 2009 Calendar of Events

Here is the calendar of events for the month of December 2009.

Dec. 8-10, 2009: Power Gen 2009
Las Vegas...