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2008  
July 2 Case launches web-based training program for Case dealers in North America
June 27 Case enters agreement to purchase Western Power & equipment
June 16 Hybrids’ potential to cut construction industry CO2 emissions ‘enormous’:
New Volvo Construction Equipment research shows the benefits of hybrid technology could be much bigger than first thought.
June 11 Case breaks ground for new building at Tomahawk customer center
June 11 Case approves use of B20 biodiesel blends for construction equipment
May 19 Case delivers equipment to support earthquake relief effort in central China
May 14 Case Construction Equipment sponsors "Rockin' for the Troops" concert - July concert benefits U.S. troops deployed overseas
May 2 Dennis Klumb named Bravo! Entrepreneur award winner 2008
April 24 Snelson Companies, Inc. names new Gas Distribution Manager
April 17 John Deere launches first-of-its-kind web site for skid steer users
April 11 Associate Member, Scott Helmer, Helmer Risk Management in Rough Notes magazine
April 10 Case launches 1-866-54CASE6 customer hotline
April 8 Case announces U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) contract award
April 4 Case named exclusive equipment supplier of National Gas Rodeo: Case signs five-year platinum sponsor deal
March 17 Helmer Risk Management, LLC signs PipeEye International
March 6 President Bush tours Volvo Group exhibition of CO2-neutral trucks in Washington, DC
February 25 Vermeer Acquires Maxi Drill Manufacturer Horizontal Rig & Equipment
February 8 Convention Preview: DCA experiences strong year
January 15 Helmer Risk Management, LLC selected by Minnesota-based Alternative Energy Company Greenbelt Resources Corp. for insurance brokerage, risk management
January 15 Senator Chuck Grassley visits Case New Holland Burlington plant
   
2007  
December 14 Mears Group, Inc. completed a total of 13 crossings stretching from El Paso Texas to Phoenix Arizona
November 29 Qualcomm launches GlobalTRACS equipment management solution in Europe
November 9 First Volvo excavator rolls off production line at Asheville, North Carolina
November 8 Case Construction Equipment CEO discusses free trade with President Bush
November 1 Mears Group, Inc. successfully completed a horizontal directional drill (HDD) installing 30-inch HDPE pipe in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland.
November 1 John Deere clarifies position on use of biodiesel
October 22 Helmer Risk Management unveils platinum pipeline program
October 18 Deere helps San Diego prepare for worst
October 12 Caterpillar announces retirement of Vice President, appointment of three new Vice Presidents, changes in responsibilities for two Vice Presidents and reorganization of engine business
October 12 Caterpillar announces retirement of Group President Gerald L. Shaheen, appointment of Richard P. Lavin and Edward J. Rapp as Group Presidents and realignment of executive office responsibilities
October 9 Ritchie Bros. attracts international bidding audience to multi-million dollar unreserved Minneapolis auction
October 1 CASE supports contract to refurbish equipment for U.S. Army use in Iraq, Afghanistan
September 27 John Deere awarded $125M contract to build machines for U.S. Marines
September 25 Ric Hinkie retires as MEA President
September 14 Case adds 621E wheel loader to E Series line
August 30 Quanta Services, Inc. acquires InfraSource Services, Inc. in all-stock transaction
August 22 Arizona Dairies Praise John Deere 624J Loader
August 20 New Trenchless pipe replacement method from TT Technologies
August 13 Helmer Risk Management partners with members of the DCA
August 7 New Holland Construction Announces Arrival of M Series Telehandlers
August 7 New Holland Construction Celebrates 35th Anniversary of Skid Steer Loader
August 1 Harry R. Funk, Vice President of Marketing, celebrating 50 year anniversary at Wyo-Ben, Inc.
August 1 Mears Group Training & Test Facility Dedicated July 2007
July 29 Ingersoll-Rand to Sell its Bobcat, Utility Equipment and Attachments Business Units for $4.9 Billion
July 18 Mears Group, Inc. successfully installed a 5,120 ft. horizontal directionally drilled
(HDD) crossing
July 16 PipeLine Machinery and local Caterpillar dealer team up on historic sale into China
July 9 John Deere Goes "Good Will Hunting" by Sponsoring Students in Construction Challenge
July 1 MearsGroup, Inc. announced Kevin T. Parker as Director, STEC/Employee Development
June 6 Patrick Shannon and John Soriano Elected Ingersoll Rand Vice Presidents
May 30 Aecon secures a large module contract for oilsands
May 29 Case Supports Tornado Relief Efforts in Kansas
May 24 Two Aecon divisions join forces to secure $60 million in oilsands contracts
May 23 Ditch Witch Products named Top 100 from Construction Equipment
May 22 John Deere Donates Equipment for Greensburg Tornado Cleanup
May 21 New Holland Construction Donates Skid Steer Loaders to Kansas Relief Effort
May 15 Ingersoll Rand Exploring Strategic Alternatives For its Bobcat and Construction-related Businesses
May 10 Volvo Group Inaugurates new Volvo Center in Poland
May 7 Deere & Company Completes Acquisition of Lesco
April 30 Volvo Finalizes Acquisition of Ingersoll Rand's Road Development Equipment Division
April 27 Caterpillar Completes Acquisition of European Remanufacturing Company, Eurenov S.A.S.
April 26 Century Products, Inc. Celebrating 25 Years
April 25 U.S. Army Awards Case Construction Equipment $160 Million Contract
April 23 Pipeline Industry Day at the Caterpillar Demonstration and Learning Center in Malaga, Spain
March 30 John Deere Becomes National Partner in Launch of National 811 Number
March 19 Quanta Services to Acquire InfraSource Services in All-Stock Transaction
March 8 Central Plastics Company Acquires Connectra Fusion Technologies
March 1 Mears Completes Several HDD Crossings with Coiled Line Pipe in Corpus Christi, TX
February 28 Volvo Acquires Road Development Division from Ingersoll-Rand
January 10 GOVERNMENT SERVICE ADMINISTRATION (GSA#) ISSUED FOR VERMEER®/McLAUGHLIN® VACUUM EXCAVATORS
2006  
May 26 Launch Of New Pipelayer Series Caps Eventful First Year For Pipeline Dealership
May 9 Akkerman/Mclaughlin Alliance Offers Unique Technology
May 2 Launch Of New Pipelayer Series Caps Eventful First Year For Pipeline Dealership
March 14 Volvo Group introduces hybrid power system technology for heavy vehicles
March 1 Addition of John Mohr to Mears Group, Inc.
   
2005  
October 12 Henkels & McCoy, Inc., Employees Raise $232,830.00 for Hurricane Relief Fund
September 9 Henkels & McCoy, Inc. dispatches over 500 in response to Hurricane Katrina
September 8 Michels Corporation Teams Up With Salvation Army for Hurricane Relief
September 7 Florida Power & Light, Port of Miami Project – Miami, FL
July 22 Mears Elbow River Crossing – Alberta, Canada
July 14 Astec Underground Announces Promotions, Appointments
June 22 Higher Education Scholarships Go to 13 Cherokee Youth
June 20 McLaughlin Boring systems Verifier® G2 Digital Utility Locator
June 10 Mears Chincoteague Channel/Black Narrows Crossing
May 31 Utilicor Technologies Introduces Minicor™ Rotary Coring Attachment
May 31 New Global Pipeline Dealership Officially Launched
April 28 Mears/HDD successfully completes drilled crossings for Olympic Pipe Line Co.
April 15 Henkels & McCoy, Inc. Names George Dranginis IBM Account Manager
April 7 Henkels & McCoy, Inc. Names Frank Bruno Director, People Department
April 4 New Officer Designations at Midwestern Manufacturing
March 15 Deere & Co. Backhoe with New Technology Delivers Precise Control
March 15 American Chopper honors Caterpillar
March 10 HammerHead adds Territory Manager to Southeast Region
February 25 Mears accepts DCA Safety Award
January 12 HammerHead Releases New HydroBurst™ HB80 80 Ton Static Pipe Bursting System
January 12 HammerHead Releases New “ Smart Hammer” 16 Inch Air Impactor® Pipe Bursting Tool
January 12 HammerHead: PortaWinch™ PW15 Revolutionizes FTTH Stitch Boring Installation
   
2004  
December 22 Michels/Patterson complete record HDD