cprewittProductsNew Bridgestone-Brand Greatec M825 Wide Base DriveMUSCATINE, Iowa (April 22, 2010) – Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions (BBTS), a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, is introducing the new Bridgestone-brand Greatec M825 wide base drive radial with extended tire life and low cost per mile.  “Building on the success of the Greatec Drive, the new Greatec M825 wide base drive radial is […]April 23, 2010ProductsFecon®, Inc. Announces Vermeer Midwest as a DealerFecon® proudly announces Vermeer Midwest as their dealer and service provider in Illinois, Indiana, eastern Missouri and the Detroit area of Michigan. Vermeer Midwest will offer Fecon’s proven line of Bull Hog® mulchers, FTX track carriers (ranging from 97 – 440 hp) and various other Forestry Attachments. “We are excited to be taking on the […]April 22, 2010ProductsROGERS® TRAILER EASES THE WORK OF A UTILITY MOBILE SUBSTATIONAlbion PA – In order to insure uninterrupted electric service to customers, utility companies must have backup systems. The fastest and most efficient means of accomplishing this is a mobile substation. When Unitil Energy Systems in New Hampshire needed a new mobile substation they discovered that buying the unit would cost them between $1.5 and […]April 22, 2010ProductsTHAT’S A 13-AXLE TRAILER! BUILT BY ROGERS®Albion PA – Rogers® recently completed an 80-ton capacity, 13-axle trailer for a specialized hauling company in Houston, Texas. (The term 13-axle takes into account a 4-axle tractor). The trailer employs a “west coast style” suspension that distributes weight to the back six axles using a “rocker shaft” in the rear of the trailer. The […]April 22, 2010BusinessHewitt Signs Historic Environmental Policy StatementAthens, TN—Greg Hewitt, President of Heil Trailer International (HTI) signs a historic policy statement for the company’s Environmental Management System on the heels of Earth Day 2010. HTI has always met or exceeded the requirements of relevant environmental laws and regulations, today’s signing only reinforces and formalizes HTI’s commitment to set new environmental standards of […]April 21, 2010ProductsRedesigned Welding Wire Excels on Vertical Down Applications-Provides excellent weld puddle control -Eliminates burn through -Offers good wetting action TROY, Ohio. April 12, 2010—To improve vertical down welding performance and provide welding operators with greater control on on-shore transmission pipeline applications, Hobart Brothers offers its new Hobart® Fabshield® 81N1+ self-shielded flux-cored wire. The wire has been redesigned specifically for welding applications requiring […]April 21, 2010ProductsTrail King Introduces New Modular Hydraulic Transport SystemMITCHELL, SD – The 6-line configuration of Trail King’s new Modular Hydraulic Transport System (MHTS), with a 375,000-lb load capacity, is the first off-road transport system ever engineered and manufactured exclusively in the U.S. And, although its stirrups and side plate design are engineered to be compatible for use with existing brands of line trailers, […]April 13, 2010ProductsPolaris LabsPOLARIS Laboratories® is ISO 17025:2005 A2LA accredited offering testing and analysis for oils, fuels, coolants and water-based fluids enabling you to make maintenance decisions that maximize asset reliability and positively impact your bottom line. Most routine tests are complete within 24 hours with fluid analysis test results and management reports available immediately through our FREE […]April 12, 2010ProductsAll-In-One IronMan™ 250 MIG Welder Offers Easy-To-Control ArcAPPLETON, Wis., Aug. 4, 2008––Hobart Welding Products has introduced the IronMan™ 250, a DC/CV, single-phase, MIG/FCAW power source. The unit runs wire from .023 inch to .045 inch diameter and has a wire feed speed range between 90 and 750 IPM. The IronMan 250 welds 22 gauge (.030 in.) to 1/2 inch thick (amperage range […]April 7, 2010ProductsHobart Plasma Cutter Expands the Construction Equipment ToolboxAirForceTM 625 provides a rated ½-in. cut on mild steel, can sever up to 7/8-in. Tested reliability and durability performance for rugged construction jobsites Efficient power use from engine drives to long extension cords APPLETON, Wis., Aug. 4, 2008—When repairing a bucket, field pipe or cutting steel plate for a new brackets or patch panels, […]April 7, 2010Previous PagePage 18 of 21Next PageTop StoriesEquipmentCase IH brings enhanced performance and comfort to new Farmall Utility TractorsWith two transmission options, the new tractors get a beefier front axle, more hydraulic flow and rear lift capacity, new styling and cab.EquipmentQuick data: Top-selling compact track loaders and sales trends for 2024 - 2025Equip ExpositionSpanish language sessions return to Equip Expo by popular demandEquipmentCase CE offers limited-run Metallica-inspired TV450B compact track loaderBusinessTruWinds to host two-day masterclass on commercial sales