Staff Report (TLC)Design-BuildMaking sense of pickup hitch towing capacitiesIt took less than 60 seconds to find a web forum with an error in omission regarding hitches, the forum part of a commercial website and not a clueless basement blogger. An owner of a 2001 F-350 had new, heavier equipment and a trailer, and wanted to upgrade his pickup’s receiver hardware to accommodate the […]March 25, 2015BusinessThe Art of LandscapingOur Landscapers of the Year used their business savvy and love of landscaping to create a thriving company. When sisters Nancy Marshall and Becky Whitacre grew up working for their parents’ landscaping business, making a mistake was not an option, and the word “can’t” was not acceptable.January 9, 2013BusinessHolt Cat names new VP/GM of Power Systems DivisionHolt Cat — the Caterpillar Equipment and Engine dealer for South, Central, North and North East Texas — named James F. Hughes as vice president and general manager of its Power Systems Division. Hughes, who has been with the organization for more than 29 years, earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology from […]August 10, 2010BusinessJim Robbins new VP/GM of Terex AmericasTerex Construction has appointed Jim Robbins as vice president and general manager of its Americas operations.August 10, 2010BusinessCat expands operations in North CarolinaCaterpillar Inc. is expanding its compact construction equipment operations located in Sanford, N.C. Construction is expected to begin in early September 2010, with operations starting in July 2011. When the expansion is complete and fully operational, Cat expects to add 325 additional workers throughout a five-year period, bringing the total workforce to about 750 people. […]August 9, 2010BusinessKPI-JCI, Astec Mobile Screens hires product support managerKevin Gokie has been promoted to product support manager for KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens. Gokie has been with Kolberg Pioneer, Inc. since May 2006. Prior to this, he worked for Altec, headquartered in St. Joseph, Mo., with its utility crane product line.July 20, 2010BusinessHyundai adds Custom Truck & Equipment to dealer networkHyundai is expanding its dealer network by adding Custom Truck & Equipment (CTE) as a full-line construction equipment dealer in Ashland, Va. CTE is the largest boom truck installer in the United States, according to Hyundai.July 19, 2010BusinessVolvo names Leo Hawkes president of Americas RegionVolvo Financial Services appointed Leo Hawkes as president of its Americas Region operations, with responsibility for the North America, Latin America and South Africa markets. Hawkes has been with Volvo Financial Services since 2001 and has more than 26 years in financial management experience. He replaces Martin Weissburg, who has been appointed president of Volvo […]June 30, 2010BusinessCat Emissions to acquire CleanAIR SystemsCaterpillar Emissions Solutions has signed an agreement to purchase CleanAIR Systems. Once the transaction has been completed–which Cat says is expected to close July 1, 2010–CleanAIR Systems will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. within the Customer Services Support Division, according to Cat. CleanAIR Systems is a privately owned company in Santa Fe, […]June 29, 2010BusinessTopcon to supply GNSS receivers for Anhui, China networkTopcon Positioning Systems (TPS) has been selected to supply GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) receivers and software for Anhui Province Continuously Operating Reference Station Network (AHCORS). The AHCORS network is designed to provide full coverage of Anhui Province of China with network RTK capability and it is an effort by the provincial government to improve […]June 23, 2010Previous PagePage 54 of 59Next PageTop StoriesHomeHilltip intros extended-auger spreaders that better fit truck bedsNew extended auger AM series combination spreaders for granular salt, sand, gravel or liquid deicer offer improved weight balance for better performance.HomeEquip Exposition introduces a new attendee experience for 2026HomeThe right fit for your jobsite? – Compact Wheel Loader Buyer's Guide 2025-26Home2026 Honda Pioneer 700 UTV: Jobsite-ready functionality at a value priceHome2026 Ford Maverick revealed: Compact pickup gets choice of 5 trims, 2 engines
