February 2021 Vol. 76 No. 2
Business
Business
Hyundai
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Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc. has expanded its North American authorized dealer network by adding Whited Equipment Company, a dealership supplying the construction, forestry, aggregate & municipal markets in Maine for more than 30 years.
“Whited is a full-service dealership providing parts and service support, as well as the sales of heavy-duty trucks. We will bring the same full-service approach to the Hyundai business as we have established a solid reputation for providing in the heavy-duty truck arena,” said Randy Mace, vice president and general manager.
Hyundai’s North American network now includes more than 75 dealerships operating in just over 175 locations, offering sales, service, and parts for the full line of Hyundai excavators, wheel loaders, compaction rollers and other construction equipment.
Based in Norcross, Ga., Hyundai offers a full line of crawler excavators – ranging from compact models to mass excavators – as well as wheeled excavators, wheel loaders, compaction equipment and hydraulic breakers. Its sales, service and parts teams deliver regular product and service training to ensure dealer partners provide top-caliber support to meet the growing business needs of customers.
AEM
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The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) presented 28 member companies with its 2020 Advocates Program Gold award for achieving the highest level of participation in grassroots mobilization and outreach. In addition, AGCO Corporation and Custom Products of Litchfield Inc, received the Advocates Program’s highest honor, the Pillar of the Industry award, for reaching Gold status for five consecutive years.
“During a year when our nation has faced historic challenges, we have seen how critical equipment manufacturers are to the U.S. economy,” said Dennis Slater, AEM president. “The 2.8 million men and women of our industry have been essential in keeping first responders and critical supplies moving during this months-long pandemic.”
The AEM Advocates Program recognizes and celebrates AEM member companies that help advance the industry’s policy priorities, including participating in its state and federal advocacy efforts, public affairs initiatives, and grassroots advocacy campaign, I Make America.
“Equipment manufacturers are not only the backbone of the American economy, but they play an essential role in building, powering and feeding our country,” said Kip Eideberg, senior vice president of Government and Industry Relations for AEM.
“Because of our member companies’ active involvement, we ensured that equipment manufacturers were designated as essential businesses and kept their operations running. As our nation continues to navigate the extraordinary set of challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, we will keep telling our industry’s story to the 117th Congress and the incoming administration.”
Reline Europe
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RELINEEUROPE, based in Rohrbach, Germany, is a leading international supplier of system solutions for trenchless pipe rehabilitation using ultra-violet (UV) light cured, glass-reinforced-pipe (GRP) liner. Since 2009, the company and its international subsidiaries have supplied more than 20 million feet – over 3 million feet per year – of these liners.
With the aim of further developing the company, Bregal Unternehmerkapital has acquired the shares in RELINEEUROPE.
“While looking for a solution for the future of our business, we have found the ideal partner in Bregal Unternehmerkapital,” said Christian Noll, RelineEurope board member and, as of Jan. 1, 2021, a member of the new Advisory Board.
“As a company with an international focus, we now have the opportunity to continue leading the group towards sustainable growth and ongoing success. Bregal Unternehmerkapital not only stands for financial strength, but also for excellent know-how and a lot of experience when it comes to growing and developing medium-sized enterprises,” he added.
New management roles also include, Frank Mersmann, previously managing director of sales and development of UV-cured GRP liner, who is now also responsible for Marketing, UV-Equipment, Quality Management, Research and Development.
Patrick Heimpold, CFO, will assume leadership of Legal, Taxes, Procurement and Human Resources, as well as Finance and IT, in an international environment.
Andreas Bichler, with 25 years of pipe rehabilitation experience, including development and production of pipe liners and installation equipment, will add liner production to his role as managing director of Reline APTEC GmbH.
Volvo
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One of the top-performing Volvo Construction Equipment dealers in the United States is expanding its territory. Detroit-based Alta Equipment Group has purchased the construction equipment assets of Vantage Equipment, based in Syracuse, N.Y.
Initially, Alta is offering Volvo CE products and services from three New York locations – Batavia, Latham, and Syracuse – covering most of the State, excluding Westchester County, the counties and boroughs of New York City and Long Island. Alta will build upon the established presence and expert personnel Vantage has long cultivated in the region, and further develop the Volvo CE brand in the region.
Alta is an award-winning dealer with a reputation for innovation and the capability to provide forward-looking solutions to customer needs. A member of the Volvo CE network serving Michigan since 2009, the company has successfully expanded its territory to include Central and Northern Illinois and Florida, and now boasts 22 construction equipment locations. Alta was recognized as Volvo CE’s 2018 “Dealer of the Year” in North America.
In other news, Alta Equipment Group is also playing a role in expansion of Volvo Certified Used (VCU), opening the program’s fourth location, in Jacksonville, Fla.
At Volvo Certified Used Centers, off-lease Volvo equipment undergoes a rigorous 140-plus point inspection from certified dealer technicians and is refurbished to OEM standards using genuine parts. All factory updates are completed, and the machines are packaged with a 6-month/1,200-hour Powertrain warranty and a free, one-year subscription to Volvo’s ActiveCare Direct telematics service. They also qualify for Volvo’s Lifetime Frame and Structure Warranty.
“The construction industry has seen an increase in used equipment purchases in recent years, and the trend has accelerated in 2020 with the uncertainty caused by the pandemic,” said Tara Stryker, director of Used Equipment, Sales Region Americas for Volvo CE. “With a Volvo Certified Used machine, you know exactly what you’re getting so it makes that decision easier.”
The entire process is overseen by Volvo CE in partnership with the dealerships, like Alta Equipment, which owns and operates the newest center. Putting people who know equipment in charge is different from many competitors’ programs that are managed by the financial arm of the company.
“We run this program like we’re spending the customer’s money, and we won’t spend their dollars unwisely,” said Stryker. “We’re committed to lowering the total cost of ownership for our customers.”
With the Southeast U.S. having more Volvo pre-owned equipment than any other region in the country, the Jacksonville location made perfect sense for the new VCU center. Alta was also a great fit because of the priority it puts on remarketing equipment, and the convenient interstate and airport access of its Jacksonville site.
Alta invested in major facility upgrades for the transition, including clearing land; installing a track press, paint booth, sandblaster and wash rack; and performing electrical and plumbing updates. Its employees have been to other locations for training, and Alta is hiring additional painters and mechanics.
GTI
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Rebecca Ranich was elected to serve as chair of GTI’s Board of Directors. As president of Exenico LLC, and vice president of the GTI board for the past nine years, she is an experienced energy industry executive with deep roots in capital-intensive energy projects. She has also led transformational business initiatives and new market ventures around the world.
“With an impressive track record of guiding strategic energy investments and driving innovation, Rebecca’s expertise will be invaluable as we work to shape the global energy transition,” said David Carroll, GTI president and CEO.
Arthur Corbin, president and CEO of the Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia (MGAG) was elected to serve as GTI’s vice chair. He has spent the past 13 years as a GTI Director and currently chairs the Audit Committee.
“With over three decades at MGAG, Arthur has unparalleled insight into the circumstances municipalities face as they operate their gas systems under public ownership,” noted Carroll. “He has a great appreciation of the needs of utility consumers and provides a critical perspective on economic development and environmental matters.”
GTI, a Des Plaines, Ill.-based research, development, and training organization for nearly 80 years, addresses global energy and environmental challenges by developing technology-based solutions for consumers, industry and government.
McMillen Jacobs
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McMillen Jacobs Associates, a San Francisco-based, environmental, engineering and construction company that provides a comprehensive array of technical services to the heavy civil, underground, and water resources markets, has promoted four principals in its Underground Division.
Dru R. Nielson, P.G., CEG, has 31 years of experience performing geotechnical investigations for water projects (sanitary sewer, storm, raw, potable, and recycled water treatment, storage, and conveyance) involving the design of basins, reservoirs, tanks, pump stations, and open-cut and trenchless pipeline installation. He is located in the Walnut Creek, Calif., office.
Thomas W. Pennington, P.E., P.Eng., has over 18 years of experience in design and construction for heavy-civil underground infrastructure projects, including transit, water, wastewater, and power facilities. He is also current chair of the ASCE Geo-Institute’s Underground Engineering and Construction Technical Committee.
Peter Raleigh, P.Eng., CEng, with more than 25 years of tunnel and mining engineering experience, focuses on using tunnel boring machines in a variety of ground conditions, including large-diameter projects through hard rock, weathered rock, and soft ground. Based in Los Angeles, he is also the shaft and tunnel construction manager for Los Angeles Metro’s Purple Line Extension Section 2 project.
Joseph Schrank, P.E., P.Eng., based in the Nashville office, has 21 years of geotechnical and tunnel engineering expertise. With a background in geological engineering and rock mechanics, his project experience has focused on feasibility evaluation, design, and construction management of tunnels, tunnel rehabilitation, and trenchless installations.
Holland Pump Expands Footprint by Acquiring Complete Dewatering Pumps & Wellpoints
Holland Pump Company, West Palm Beach, Fla., expanded its extensive wellpoint pump rental fleet and dewatering solutions offering by acquiring Complete Dewatering Pumps & Wellpoints (CDPW), of Edgewater, Fla.
Established in 1923, CDPW is a highly experienced and knowledgeable full-service dewatering and pump rental provider for a broad range of municipal and commercial applications across the Southeast. It’s known for providing innovative solutions and equipment to solve some of the most difficult site conditions and dewatering challenges.
Another addition, CDPW’s 39,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, will increase Holland Pump’s engineering capabilities and expand service locations in the Southeast and Gulf regions.
“This acquisition is aligned with our continued commitment to deliver best-in-class customer service experience through our pump fleet, and field and engineering support … which will enable us to continue delivering on our Finish Faster promise,” said Win Blodgett, president of Holland Pump Company.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Holland Pump Company, (800) 451-0769, hollandpump.com
Terry Dolan Leads CASE CE-NA Commercial Operations
Terry Dolan is the new leader of commercial operations for CASE Construction Equipment in North America. A longtime construction industry executive, he has spent the last 20 years leading major global brands in sales and marketing positions, including various strategic, sales, marketing and training roles within the CASE organization.
“I’m looking forward to rejoining the CASE organization as I’ve always had a great passion for the construction industry — my home office is still filled with CASE memorabilia and I look forward to leading this iconic American brand into its next generation,” said Dolan.
“The CASE team’s focus on practical innovation and intuitive solutions, its gains in sustainability and alternative fuels, and the brand purpose of building communities, all establish the foundation that will drive our accelerated growth.”
Dolan lives in Wisconsin and will be based out of the brand’s headquarters in Racine. He succeeds George Preocanin, who retired after more than 36 years in the CNH Industrial and CASE organizations.
“We are fortunate to have someone of Terry’s caliber and experience lead our North American sales and marketing team,” said Leandro Lecheta, head of construction-North America, at parent company CNH Industrial. “His customer-focused leadership and deep knowledge of the industry will build on the growth initiated by our most recent innovations in product and support.”
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Case Construction Equipment, (262) 636-6011, casece.com
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