Rod Sutton

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AEMP Technician of the Year Accepting Nominations

1 week ago | constructionequipment.com | Rod Sutton

The Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP) Technician of the Year recognizes excellence in construction equipment maintenance, and nominations for 2025 are now open. The Technician of the Year Award celebrates heavy equipment’s best technicians, elevates their careers, and brings awareness to the technician shortage across the industry. Nominations are due July 7 with the ceremony announcing the winner held at AEMP’s EquipmentSHIFT conference, held November 4-6, 2025.
Caterpillar Sales Drop 10% in First Quarter

2 weeks ago | constructionequipment.com | Rod Sutton

Caterpillar sales topped $14.2 billion in the first quarter, down 10% from the same period a year ago when sales were $15.8 billion. The Texas-based manufacturer cited a drop in sales volume of $1.1 billion for the decline, mainly driven by dealers selling from existing inventory. It also cited lower prices resulting from merchandising incentives to users.
Topcon Management Buyout to Take Company Private

3 weeks ago | constructionequipment.com | Rod Sutton

Key takeawaysWhy Topcon is going private. Who will own Topcon. How Topcon will function. Topcon Corp. president/CEO Takashi Eto is leading a management buyout (MBO) to take the technology firm private to “accelerate our strategies with the speed we wish,” according to the company. Topcon Corp. will no longer be listed on the stock exchange. Read today’s top news.
Hydex Articulated Water Trucks Enter U.S. Market

3 weeks ago | constructionequipment.com | Rod Sutton

Hydex Solutions and Hills Machinery have partnered to market Hydex articulated water trucks in the U.S. The new company, Hydex USA, will support the tankers through Hills’ facility in Wilson, North Carolina, and a joint upfit/manufacturing center in Seattle, Washington. Hills will upfit Hydex articulated water tanks onto Rokbak articulated truck chassis as well as other models of new or used ADT chassis.
How to Handle Equipment Costs Lifted by Tariffs

1 month ago | constructionequipment.com | Rod Sutton

After a rough-and-tumble week of tariff roulette, one thing seems certain: Fleet managers face uncertainty when making long-range fleet decisions. “It’s business as usual right now,” says one manager, “with inquiring eyes peering into the news.”Equipment managers expect tariffs, whatever the value du jour, to increase the cost of equipment and parts for suppliers. And most expect those costs to be passed along to the fleet.
Volvo Upgrades Compactors, Shows Electric Roller

1 month ago | constructionequipment.com | Rod Sutton

Volvo has upgraded its SD75 and SD45 soil compactors and PT125 pneumatic tire roller with the capability for over-the-air software updates. Wiring design has been optimized for commonality, cost-effectiveness, and ease of service. The diesel particulate filter (DPF) replacement intervals have been extended from 3,000 to 6,000 hours. LED work lights and beacons replace halogen lights, and telematics systems now include GSM/GPS and SATCOM antennas for optimized machine connectivity.
IPAF 2025 Campaign Targets MEWP Overturns

1 month ago | constructionequipment.com | Rod Sutton

Construction Lifting & Concrete PlacementThe International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) 2025 Global Safety Campaign focuses on the consequences of mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) overturns. These incidents can result in operators and occupants being ejected from the platform and create complex rescue scenarios for those trapped at height during a partial overturn. “Stop Overturns—Safety Starts on the Ground!” is a response to data from the IPAF Accident Reporting Portal.
Truck Enthusiast Restores 1984 Mack

1 month ago | constructionequipment.com | Rod Sutton

Grayce Emmick restored a 1984 Mack R Model and donated it to the Mack Trucks Historical Museum in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The truck was originally custom built for Johnny Prescott and Son Oil, Concord, New Hampshire. Emmick is an eighth-generation farmer and restoration enthusiast. “I've always preferred older trucks over new, and to me there is nothing cooler than an old dog that looks new,” Emmick said in a statement. “Growing up around Mack trucks made it easy to fall in love with the brand.
Wirtgen Emphasizes Technology at World of Asphalt

1 month ago | constructionequipment.com | Rod Sutton

Road building equipment is in a “transition from iron to technology,” according to Matt Graves, director of marketing communications for Wirtgen. He made the comment during the manufacturer’s media event at World of Asphalt. Graves then led journalists through a series of product updates, emphasizing new technologies on various Wirtgen products.
Equipment Prices Dip in February

2 months ago | constructionequipment.com | Rod Sutton

Prices of construction machinery and equipment dipped 0.2% in February compared to the previous month, and were up 0.2% over February 2024, according to Associated Builders and Contractors. The overall prices of materials and services used in nonresidential construction rose 0.5% in February and followed an increase of 0.7% in January, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.