John Deere Upgrades Compact Wheel Loader Line with New 244L, 324L Models

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Offering operators increased productivity and significantly faster travel speeds, John Deere redesigned its K-Series compact wheel loader models with the introduction of the 244L and 324L compact wheel loaders. The industry-exclusive Articulation Plus steering system on the 244L and 324L provides operators an unparalleled combination of lift capacity and maneuverability. This feature includes an articulated frame plus rear-wheel steer, providing excellent full-turn tip load and stability with a tight turning radius. Newly optimized linkage provides improved parallel lifting, with only 6 degrees of rollback. To increase productivity, the new models allow operators to move faster without having to manually shift … Read more

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Milwaukee Tool’s New Heated Gear Kicks Off with Updated Jackets, Hoodies & More

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Milwaukee Tool kicks off its ninth season of heated gear with a refreshed line of Heated Gear products. All gear will feature faster heating technology, garment improvements, as well as overall enhancements to vastly improve the wearer’s experience. Milwaukee’s newest additions to the Heated Gear line are the M12 Heated AXIS Jackets and Vests. A hybrid construction featuring the new AXIS Ripstop Polyester provides a lightweight, compressible design that can be used as an outer shell or a mid-layer, and protects the wearer from wind and water. These new jackets and vests are powered by M12 REDLITHIUM battery technology. A … Read more

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Strong Man Introduces Products in Partnership with Powerblanket

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Strong Man has partnered with Powerblanket to introduce three products in an entirely new category with Powerblanket Concrete Curing Blankets, Ground Thawing Blankets and Hot Box pallet warmers. With Powerblanket Concrete Curing Blankets, your jobsite is prepared for concrete pours, even in the harshest weather. Rated with a 3,925 psi in 72 hours, the blankets cure concrete 2.8 times faster than conventional methods. These curing blankets are UL/CSA/CE certified and are easy to install and remove. Powerblanket Ground Thawing Blankets help thaw out cold-weather environments from snow, ice and frozen ground. Thaw the ground fast and quickly melt snow and … Read more

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McCarthy Adds 26-Year Industry Veteran to its Northern Pacific Region as Project Director

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McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. has added Ann Poppen as project director for its Northern Pacific Region. Drawing on more than 26 years of experience in design, planning, preconstruction design phase services and project execution, Poppen will directly oversee projects from development through occupancy. She serves as part of the Sacramento Business Unit in the company’s Roseville, California office. As project director, Poppen will lead project teams and is working on the planning phases of the firm’s newest high-rise project, Stanislaus County’s New Modesto Courthouse, with construction set to begin in early 2020. She is responsible for overseeing a collaborative integrated … Read more

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Price of Construction Materials Declines in November, ABC Predicts Moderate Increases in Early 2019

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Construction materials prices fell 1.8 percent in November, according to the Associated Builders and Contractors’ recent analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Despite the monthly decline, materials prices are still 5.3 percent higher than they were on a year-over-year basis. Nonresidential construction input prices fell 1.7 percent for the month, and are up 5.8 percent compared to the same time last year. Prices declined in five of 11 subcategories, with crude petroleum (down 29.5 percent) and unprocessed energy materials (down 11.5 percent) experiencing the largest decreases. Only natural gas recorded a substantial increase in price: up 15 percent … Read more

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