Yanmar CE launches full line of compact equipment
Yanmar Compact Equipment launched its full line of compact equipment. The line is completed following the introduction of Yanmar compact track loaders, now available at dealer lots across North America. The four models complement the existing mini excavators, compact wheel loaders and tracked carriers. The launch is made possible by a 50% increase in North American production capacity over the last several years. That includes a 32,000-square-foot facility expansion in Yanmar CE North America’s Grand Rapids, Minnesota, headquarters that allowed for a new powder coating paint system, extended assembly line and quality enhancements such as laser cutting tools, robotic welding and more.
Bryce Mulligan named CEO of KAISER PREMIER
In July, Dan Weber retired and handed over the operational leadership of KAISER PREMIER to the new CEO, Bryce Mulligan. Weber will continue to support the company in strategic matters as a member of the board of directors. Under Weber’s leadership, KAISER PREMIER successfully navigated major challenges and expanded its product portfolio. Since American Premier manufacturing was acquired by KAISER in 2017, the company has successfully relaunched its brand with hydrovacs. All existing contacts remain unchanged. Matthias Kaiser, who has closely supported KAISER PREMIER as chief operating officer for nearly four years, will continue to serve as the liaison in Liechtenstein and assist Mulligan in his onboarding. The sales team, led by Mike Kohn, as well as spare parts service and customer support, remain reachable through the usual contact channels.
Volvo CE names 2024 Dealer of the Year
Volvo Construction Equipment has named New England-based Wood’s CRW its 2024 Dealer of the Year. The award, announced at Volvo’s annual dealer meeting, celebrates the dealership that exemplifies the Volvo brand and demonstrates consistently high performance in service offerings, customer uptime and share performance. Wood’s CRW, founded in 1961, has locations in Vermont, Massachusetts, New York and Pennsylvania. They have been a Volvo CE distributor for more than 25 years.
Ditch Witch Announces Moves to Accelerate Growth and Industry Leadership
Ditch Witch, a division of The Toro Company, has announced several strategic actions to support future growth in its core segments, drive operational efficiencies and reinforce its position as an authority in the underground construction industry. Focused on delivering solutions that align with the evolution of our targeted industries, The Toro Company has completed the sale of the Trencor business and the auger boring product line of the American Augers business. These actions allow Ditch Witch and American Augers to strengthen its focus on horizontal directional drilling, a rapidly growing segment of the underground construction market supported by demand in the pipeline, water and energy transmission sectors.
