Member News Archive

Each year, the Community College of Aurora (CCA) Foundation’s Development Committee selects an individual, corporation, or foundation to recognize for their above and beyond investment in CCA’s vision to be the “college where every student succeeds.”

It is with deep sadness that we share the news that Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Senior Director of Contract and Vendor Management Michelle Sanford passed away on April 19 after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

The House of Representatives approved on a mostly party line vote the INVEST in America Act/Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2). The $1.5 trillion package authorizes funding and sets forth federal policy related to roads, bridges, transit systems, schools, housing, broadband, water systems, airports, and other infrastructure.

Las Vegas, March 10, 2020— Validating the power of its technology, today at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020, Komatsu demonstrated how it connects its global network of distributors and customers for success. Komatsu debuted several new service, product, and technological advancements, including those with pending patents.

HBS Systems, Inc., the leading provider of Dealership Management Systems, announced today that it has earned an Elite status from Kubota, their highest level of recognition.

Now offering predictive insights into pricing trends, expanding data & analytic capabilities for clients

Used equipment experts now providing USPAP compliant appraisals

Equipment World has named Carolina Cat, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, as its 2019 Big Iron Dealer of the Year.

A Tractor Salesman is what he called himself. Roads and the machinery that built them were part of his life growing up in rural Wisconsin.

Demo Expo Smashes Attendance, Exhibitor and Show Space Records

With almost 50 years of experience in the construction equipment market, progressing from laborer, service, product support, sales, marketing and management of national and international corporations, Smith has joined XCMG North America Corporation.

Felling Trailers, Inc. has focused on manufacturing trailers for the underground drill and trencher industry for a long time. A dealer/customer informed a Felling Trailers’ salesperson that a new model drill was going to be released that was heavier and wider than current models. The dealer/customer asked that Felling design a trailer to transport the new drill and its required mud mix system.

LiuGong North America has introduced its first compact track loader, the 388B CTL. Built specifically for the demanding North American market, the new 388B gives its customers their first track machine made with the same build quality and backed by the same industry-leading customer support of all LiuGong product lines.

Luby Equipment Services, a St. Louis-­‐based CASE Construction Equipment Dealer, has announced the hiring of Mike Adams as Sales Representative. He will be replacing industry veteran Don Castens, who retired at the end of June.