Spanning more than 500,000 acres of hardwood trees, whitewater rivers and tumbling waterfalls, Pisgah National Forest in Old Fort, N.C. offers thousands of visitors and hikers annually miles of trails and access to Catawba Falls, framed by picturesque Appalachian scenery. Originally, the 100-ft. waterfall was only accessible by rock-hopping across the Catawba River. Although typically low enough for Catawba Falls-bound…
Read MoreKentucky-based Charah Solutions Inc. has sold Allied Power Holdings LLC, a subsidiary engaged in maintenance, modification and repair services to the nuclear and fossil power generation industry, to an affiliate of Bernhard Capital Partners Management, the company’s majority shareholder, in a $40 million cash deal.
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Manufacturer has expanded its L-Series Wheel Loader lineup with four new utility models. The 444L, 644L, 644L Hybrid and 724L have improvements over prior models to boost performance and productivity, including a redesigned Z-Bar loader linkage; updated, ergonomically designed cab; electrohydraulic controls; and, a more robust heating, ventilation and air conditioning system.
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Deere & Co. will significantly expand its construction equipment market stake with a $5.2 billion acquisition of Germany’s Wirtgen Group, projected to close later this year. Wirtgen encompasses namesake concrete paving equipment plus five other brands of milling, processing, mixing, paving, compaction and rehabilitation machines and tools deployed throughout road work and aggregates production: Vögele, Hamm, Kleemann, Benninghoven and Ciber.
Read MoreSources: Deere & Co., Moline, Ill.; CP staff
John Deere will significantly expand its construction equipment market stake with a $5.2 billion acquisition of Germany’s Wirtgen Group, projected to close later this year. Wirtgen encompasses namesake concrete paving equipment plus five other brands of milling, processing, mixing, paving, compaction and rehabilitation machines and tools deployed across road construction: Vögele, Hamm, Kleemann, Benninghoven and Ciber.
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The K-Series 4WD Wheel Loaders feature three models that meet Environmental Protection Agency Final Tier 4 emissions standards. An engine update also allowed John Deere to offer enhancements to the 624K, 644K, and 724K for added durability, productivity, increased uptime and lower daily operating costs.