Professional-Grade Line of Wet/Dry Vacs Exceed Jobsite, User Demands

RIDGID's new line of professional-grade wet/dry vacs were built specifically for commercial and industrial users. This line features 12 vacs designed to exceed jobsite and user demands driven by customer feedback. The Wet/Dry Vacs are powerful, with motors providing up to 24 percent more power than the previous top-performing models. From the highly portable 4 gallon vac to the high-capacity 16 gallon model with an integrated cart, the line boasts innovative features and unique models such as the Motor-on-Bottom Wet/Dry Vac. As with all RIDGID products, the vacs are backed by a full warranty.

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Hyundai Construction Equipment Introduces HL900 Series Wheel Loaders

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas has launched its new HL900 series line of Tier 4 Final-compliant wheel loaders. These new wheel loaders are designed for maximum performance, productivity and efficiency, and have been proven to deliver as much as 5 percent greater productivity and 10 percent lower fuel consumption than the previous 9A series loaders. The cab has been reconfigured for additional floor space and improved visibility. For added operator comfort, in-cab sound levels are reduced by 3 dB, making this one of the quietest cabs in the industry. An optional Smart Start ignition system for password- or Bluetooth key-enabled machine … Read more

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Weather Guard Introduces Drop-Down Ladder Racks

WEATHER GUARD's next generation EZGlide2 Drop-Down Ladder Racks improve user safety when handling heavy ladder loads, especially with many of the new high-roof van models. It is also 50 percent easier to operate than competitor drop-down racks. The heavy-duty design is built with long-lasting powder coated aluminum for continual use and, because it is the lightest weight drop-down ladder rack, it maximizes the roof weight capacity of the van and improves vehicle gas mileage.

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Robins & Morton Opens Miami Office to Enhance South Florida Services

MIAMI, Fla. — Robins & Morton recently opened a new Miami, Florida office.  Robins & Morton has worked in South Florida for more than 15 years and has more than $500 million in South Florida healthcare construction underway. Some notable South Florida projects include the Miami Cancer Institute at Baptist Health South Florida, Miami Children's Hospital, Doctors Hospital, West Kendall Baptist Hospital, Jackson South Community Hospital, South Miami Hospital and Mount Sinai Medical Center. “The opening of Robins & Morton's new Miami office is an important step in further establishing our South Florida presence,” Robins & Morton Florida division manager … Read more

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AEM Releases New Underground Utility Awareness Video

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — “Everyone has a part to play” to help ensure underground utility safety and damage prevention. That's the message of a new video and related online and print resources from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. “Contractors, manufacturers and dealers all play a critical role in keeping our communities safe when it comes to underground utility awareness,” said William “Bernie” Bernhard, AEM technical and safety services manager. “AEM is committed to making sure all industry stakeholders are aligned and work together; communication and cooperation are essential.” The new AEM video and resource materials, which spotlight the roles of key … Read more

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