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Volvo Construction Equipment announces changes to executive management team
(UI) — In finance, Klara Eiritz has been appointed head of finance to drive all accounting and financial planning-related matters within Volvo Construction Equipment. Philippe Henriette has been appointed head of strategy and business development.
Yanmar CE and ASV officially join forces to become Yanmar Compact Equipment North America
(UI) — Yanmar Compact Equipment North America (YCENA), encompassing the Yanmar Compact Equipment and ASV brands, has finalized its status as a single legal entity. The major milestone comes three years after the Yanmar Group acquired ASV Holdings Inc.
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Super Products LLC celebrates a major milestone this year. Over the past 50 years, it has grown from a small manufacturing company to a nationally recognized supplier of vacuum trucks.
New Mexico Water Service to acquire Lake Section Water Company
(UI) — The acquisition, when closed, would establish New Mexico Water as the state's largest investor-owned water and wastewater utility. It will own and operate the Lake Section water system, which serves 5,000 customer connections about 110 miles south of New Mexico Water’s Elephant Butte system in the greater El Paso, Texas, metropolitan area.
CRC Evans forms welding and coating services business following quadruple merger
(UI) — The merger sees Pipeline Technique, CRC-Evans Pipeline International, Pipeline Induction Heat and Global Project Services unite under the CRC Evans banner, accelerating the company’s ambition to be the world’s leading provider of welding and coating services for the energy and wider infrastructure sectors, including emerging energies, as the global transition gathers pace.
Pipe Liners Club of Tulsa Celebrates 75th Anniversary, History of Service
(UI) — The Pipe Liners Club of Tulsa (PLCT) recently celebrated its 75th anniversary. Tulsa’s Mayor G. T. Bynum marked the occasion with a proclamation acknowledging PLCT’s many contributions to the city’s economy and culture.
Yanmar announces expansion plans, hundreds of job openings in coming years
(UI) — Yanmar Compact Equipment North America has announced plans for a 32,000-square-foot expansion to its Grand Rapids, Minnesota facility. The company anticipates that the growth of the facility will open new opportunities for staffing, with the addition of hundreds of full-time positions in the next five years.
Vermeer Northwest merges with Vermeer Mountain West
(UI) — At the end of 2022, Vermeer Northwest merged with and took the name of Vermeer Mountain West, according to a Jan. 11 press release. Combining these two adjacent Vermeer dealership groups creates a contiguous network of 13 locations spanning much of the western United States.
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McMillen Jacobs Associates announces split-off reorganization
(WO) — McMillen Jacobs Associates announced a split-off reorganization on Dec. 1, whereby the Water Resources Division separated from the parent company. The company’s Underground Division remains.
CHA expands wastewater services with acquisition of specialized water firm Eckler Engineering
(UC) — CHA Consulting Inc. (CHA), an innovative engineering design, consulting and construction management firm, has continued its expansion in Florida with the acquisition of Eckler Engineering Inc., a specialized civil engineering firm focused on water and wastewater services.
Washington Water Service completes acquisition of Driftwood Valley Water
(UC) — Washington Water Service announced on Tuesday that it has completed the acquisition of Driftwood Valley Association’s water system assets. Washington Water will now provide water utility service to Driftwood Valley Homeowner Association’s 62 customers in Yelm, Wash.
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Volvo Tailors Support for Customers’ Carbon Reduction Goals
Volvo Tailors Support for Customers’ Carbon Reduction Goals, Investment in Sewer AI Spurs Next Generation of Water Infrastructure Diagnostics, John Deere Unveils 2022 “Own It” Program and more.
Caterpillar exits Illinois, relocates global headquarters to Dallas-Fort Worth area
Caterpillar Inc. said on Tuesday it will move its global headquarters to the company's existing office in Irving, Texas, from its current location in Deerfield, Illinois.
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Evoqua Water Technologies completes acquisition of Frontier Water Systems
Evoqua Water Technologies, an industry leader in mission-critical water treatment solutions, announced the acquisition of Frontier Water Systems.
ML Utilities acquires Utility Equipment Services
ML Utilities, a premier “one-call” solution for fleet maintenance, inspections, repair and management services to the utility sector, acquired Utility Equipment Service, Inc. (UES), based in Spring Hill, Tenn.
Road Widener expands sales coverage with three new managers
Road Widener LLC, a leading manufacturer of innovative road and utility construction equipment, recently promoted three employees.
United Poly Systems becomes certified to manufacture polyethylene pipe
United Poly Systems is now certified to manufacture FM-approved polyethylene pipe in 2- to 24-inch diameters.
Inland Pipe Rehabilitation announces definitive agreement to acquire Inliner
Inland Pipe Rehabilitation signed a definitive agreement to acquire Inliner.
Bejac Corporation is the newest dealer in the ALLU North American Network
Bejac Corporation joins as the newest dealer in the ALLU North American Network.
Liebherr USA launches partnership for new co-op training program
Liebherr USA, Co., launched a partnership with the Advanced Technology Institute (ATI) in a new co-op training program for service technicians.
Reed Manufacturing celebrates 125 years
Reed Manufacturing celebrates 125 years of supplying high quality pipe tools and vises to industry professionals.
Newark, NJ becomes the first recipient of 120Water's annual excellence award
Newark, NJ receives the first annual excellence award provided by 120Water.
Vermeer Midwest and Meridian Utility Equipment Sales Honored as 2021 Dealers of the Year
Yanmar Compact Equipment recognizes Vermeer Midwest and Meridian Utility Equipment Sales as the 2021 Dealers of the Year.
CASE approves B20 biodiesel for all G series wheel loaders
CASE approves the use of B20 biodiesel for all G series wheel loaders.
Volvo saw increased sales and profitability in Q4 of 2021
Volvo CE experienced solid growth with increased sales and profitability in Q4 of 2021.
LMCT Donates to CEWD Troops to Energy Jobs Program
A donation was made to the Center for Energy Workforce Development's job program that supports veterans make the transition to a career in the energy industry.
MasTec Acquires Henkels & McCoy
MasTec has acquired Henkels & McCoy, one of the largest U.S. private electrical power transmission and distribution utility services firms.
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