It’s no secret that there is a technician shortage in the heavy equipment industry, but companies such as Kirby-Smith Machinery Inc. (KSM) are diligently working to remedy that by recruiting and training new technicians — including getting them Komatsu-certified. KSM has teamed up with other distributors to create the Fast Track program to accelerate the process. Continue reading...
Residential growth north of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex has been explosive, according to Precision Concrete & Excavation LLC Vice President of Operations Todd Osborn.
“The pace is off the charts, and we’re continually ramping up as fast as possible to meet customer demand,” Osborn explained. “During the past few months, we've added employees, and our revenue stream quadrupled in just under a year. We just keep popping.” Continue reading...
HAMM has a new flagship in its fleet. Designed for asphalt compaction, the recently introduced HX Series pivot-steered tandem rollers have intuitive operation with Easy Drive, high-performance data, comfort features, sustainable operation, and the Smart Compact digital compaction assistant. Continue reading...
Dozers tend to move more than other machines on job sites because they are used during all stages of the project, from stripping to final grade. It’s no wonder that the undercarriages that propel them are one of the most important parts of the machine to properly maintain. Continue reading...
Even though he’s been doing it for decades, Trevor McAlevy hasn’t lost his passion for pouring concrete.
“My dad (Bob) had his own concrete business, and I helped him out from a very young age,” said McAlevy. “I love it, and I just could never see myself doing anything else.” Continue reading...
