supplier announcements
Mellott venturing into new territories
Mellott Co. has traditionally been a regional company focused on contract crushing, and one that has primarily sold new equipment. But Mellott, a Warfordsburg, Pa.-based company, is venturing into some new areas to accommodate customers' evolving needs, says Rich Blake,… Keep Reading
LiuGong moving into larger facility to support dealers
LiuGong North America, headquartered in Katy, Texas, is scheduled to move to a larger interim facility to support its expanding dealer network. The move comes after LiuGong announced its most profitable year since the company began operations in the United… Keep Reading
Gorman-Rupp appoints vice president, general manager
Pump manufacturer Gorman-Rupp promoted Scott King to vice president and general manager for the company's Mansfield (Ohio) Division. King has nine years of experience with Gorman-Rupp, according to a press release. He most recently served as vice president of operations… Keep Reading
Komatsu America starts production of Tier 4 Final engines
Komatsu America Corp. started commercial production of its EPA-certified Tier 4 Final diesel engines this month, the company announced in a press release. The Tier 4 Final technology will be integrated into Komatsu America’s mining and construction engines ranging in… Keep Reading
Mac Process, Schenck AccuRate integrate
Mac Process, a pneumatic conveying and air filtration systems supplier, and Schenck AccuRate, a manufacturer and supplier of dry material feeders and weighing technologies, are joining forces. Both companies are part of the global Schenck Process Group and have integrated… Keep Reading
Macdonald takes over as JCB’s CEO
Graeme Macdonald took over as CEO at JCB on Jan. 1 following the retirement of former CEO Alan Blake. According to a press release, Blake joined JCB in 1989 and became CEO in 2010 after holding a number of senior… Keep Reading
Metso constructing services center in Southwest
Metso plans to build a service and repair facility in Mesa, Ariz., and make the facility operational sometime during the fourth quarter this year. According to a press release, the 31,000-sq.-ft. facility will offer service and repairs to large-scale grinding… Keep Reading
Montabert to replace Tramac brand in North America
Montabert plans to further extend its brand into North America and replace the Tramac brand name on select products. The rebranded products will include hydraulic breakers, plate compactors, drilling attachments and pneumatic equipment – all most recently branded "Tramac by… Keep Reading
Caterpillar vice president to retire
Hans Haefeli, vice president with responsibilities over Caterpillar's Advanced Components & Systems Division, announced plans to retire after more than 15 years with the company. According to a press release, Haefeli will officially retire April 30, 2014. Jean Savage, who… Keep Reading
