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2021 Technology Showcase

McCann Industries Opens New Location in Indiana

The New Facility Offers Construction Supplies, Tools, and Takeuchi Machines

McCann Industries, Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of their new location in Merrillville, Ind. to support construction growth in the region. The new facility offers a wide variety of construction supplies, plus new, used, and rentals of construction equipment. The full line of Takeuchi machines is also available for sale or rent. An extensive inventory of parts assures quick deliveries, and certified technicians provide service on-site or in the shop. The new branch is located at 8900 Louisiana St., Merrillville IN 46410, and is open as of August 5th.

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Guy Tanney to retire as Runnion Equipment Service Manager

After 30 years with Runnion Equipment Company, Guy Tanney has announced his retirement from his position as service manager.

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Komatsu America appoints Tractor & Equipment Company as forestry equipment distributor for Alabama, Georgia and northwest Florida

Komatsu America appointed Tractor & Equipment Company (TEC) as the forestry equipment distributor for the states of Alabama, Georgia and the northwest region of Florida. TEC will handle the full-line of Komatsu forestry equipment, which includes track feller bunchers, log loaders, wheeled harvesters, forwarders, and harvesting/processing heads. TEC is already the distributor in these regions for Komatsu construction and mining equipment.

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Apr 05, 2021

John Deere Announces 2021 “Own It” Low Monthly Payment Program
Apr 05, 2021

Employee Spotlight: Betrand Fonsa (via Kirby-Smith Machinery)

The #1KSfamily wants to celebrate a big moment in the life of #OKC employee, Betrand Fonsa, who received his Green Card earlier this month, providing him permanent legal status in the USA.
Mar 17, 2021

Gary Lane Named North American Sales Manager

Gary Lane has been named Manager of North American Sales for Link-Belt Cranes effective February 1, 2021.
Jul 07, 2020

MTA Distributors Expands to Southwest with Acquisition of Tru-Power

MTA Distributors LLC, has acquired Tru-Power Inc. in Corona, CA, and assumed operations of the West Coast facility on July 1, 2020. Tru-Power has been a long-time industry leader in distributing Honda Engines and Power Equipment as well as other well-known manufacturers such as Maruyama and Ground Hog.
Jul 07, 2020

JT Bates Group Announces Major Rebranding

JT Bates Group, formerly JT Bates Insurance Group, a national risk management company, today announced a company rebranding and key product line rebranding.
Jul 07, 2020

JT Bate Group Names Miriah Smith Director of Operations

JT Bates Group, an insurance provider that specializes in risk management products for equipment dealers, rental companies and material handling equipment dealers, yesterday announced the promotion of Miriah Smith to director of operations. The announcement was made by Jayme Bates, CEO of JT Bates Group.