The construction lineage is deep in the Pruss family. Matt’s grandfather, Jim Sr., started Pruss Excavation in 1968. His father, also named Jim, joined him four years later, and...
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2021 Equipment Rentals Up 3%, But Hang On for Big Growth Next Year
Rental equipment revenue will grow a moderate 3% over 2020 through the remainder of 2021 – but hang on in 2022. The American Rental Association says it now expects...
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Cat 578 Forest Machine Boosts Operator Comfort, Productivity
Caterpillar upgraded its 568 Forest Machine with new features to boost productivity, comfort and safety and reduce maintenance time and cost. With a 347-horsepower Cat 9.3B diesel engine, the...
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Snyder Wins AEMP Technician of the Year: “He’s motivated by big jobs and challenges.”
Chase Snyder of Manatee County, Florida, has been named the 2021 Technician of the Year by the Association of Equipment Management Professionals Education Foundation. Coworkers and supervisors at Manatee...
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PCL Civil Constructors Cited After N.C. Bridge Worker’s Death
The investigation into a worker’s death on a bridge demolition project at the Outer Banks of North Carolina has resulted in a proposed penalty of $23,210 for the contractor....
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Industry Roundup: Yanmar, ASV Add Four Dealers
Yanmar Compact Equipment and its company ASV Holdings have added four new dealers and a total of 15 new locations to its network. Incoming dealers include Mid Country Machinery,...
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JCB Unveils Its Tallest Telehandler, the Rotating 512-83R
JCB is going bigger and taller with its new eight-story-high rotating telehandler, the 512-83R, which it calls three machines in one. JCB says it can also serve as a...
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Thunder Creek’s Intros Service and Lube Upfit for Medium-Duty Trucks, No CDL or HAZMAT Required
Thunder Creek Equipment’s new Service and Lube Upfit (SLU) for medium-duty truck bodies doesn’t require drivers to have CDL or HAZMAT certifications, saving customers from increased insurance costs, and...
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Polaris Launches Mid-Size Pro XD UTV as a Truck Alternative on the Jobsite
Polaris has rolled out a new mid-size entry to its Pro XD Commercial lineup of UTVs, designed for hauling workers and tools around construction sites. The mid-size UTV, which...
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From Beaches to Bases, This N.C. Contractor Loves to Move Dirt
Two things you quickly learn about Matt Mitchell is that he loves Sneads Ferry, North Carolina, where he has lived all his life. And he loves dirt. “A grown...
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