Long-time executives Mike Lawry and Ryan Canfield have acquired the assets of Cincinnati-based Hill and Griffith Co., Grifcote and Cast-O-Magic concrete form release agent supplier, and HG Logistics, third-party transportation services provider. A 32-year veteran of the business who has served as chief operations officer since 2021, Lawry is Hill and Griffith chief executive officer and HG Logistics president. A…
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Peterbilt adds Hendrickson Primaax Ex suspension
Peterbilt Motors now offers Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems’ Primaax EX severe-duty vocational air suspension system on Models 567 (shown here), 579 and 589. Available in 46,000- or 52,000-lb. capacities with 10-in. ride height, the suspension improves durability and performance; delivers a substantial weight savings alternative to competitive systems; and, is compatible with drum or air disc brakes. Features are…
Read MorePETERBILT ADDS TX-18 OFF-ROAD MODES
Peterbilt Motors has introduced the Off-Road Calibration and Rock-Free Mode features for the Paccar TX-18 PRO transmission on 567, 389 and four other models. The transmission affords excellent productivity, efficiency and uptime for a superior driver experience for on- and off-highway, Peterbilt engineers note, and is paired exclusively with the Paccar MX-11 or MX-13 engines. It is designed to perform…
Read MoreManufacturers – July 2023
Pleasanton, Calif.-based concrete construction accessory manufacturer Simpson Strong-Tie has acquired certain assets of Pieresearch LLP, an Arlington, Texas specialist in plastic rebar reinforcing alignment and centralizer products for drilled shafts, soil nails and rebar-reinforced earth retention anchors. “This acquisition enables us to expand our offering in the commercial market,” says Simpson Strong-Tie Vice President of Strategic Market Development Ryan Kaelin.…
Read MorePeterbilt assembles two medium-duty companions to 567 workhorse
Peterbilt Motors has added Models 537 and 548 to its Class 7/8 segment offering, crediting the trucks’ versatility to robust multiplex electrical architecture and engineering that deliver “seamless body builder integration allowing customers complete customization.” Both trucks feature the new eight-speed Paccar TX-8 automatic transmission, paired with Paccar PX-7 or PX-9 engines. The transmission monitors changes in road grade, vehicle…
Read MoreNational Ready-Mix fills mixer-geared, high clearance CNG fuel tank
Sources: Momentum Fuel Technologies, Roanoke, Texas; CP staff Momentum Fuel Technologies’ small diameter, side-mounted compressed natural gas tank, available in 32 or 55 diesel gallon equivalent (DGE) models, debuted earlier this month at the Las Vegas Convention Center on a Peterbilt 367-mounted Con-Tech Mfg. BridgeKing mixer. The truck is bound for the Los Angeles fleet of National Ready Mixed Concrete…
Read MorePeterbilt unveils all-new medium-duty companions to 567 workhorse series
Sources: Peterbilt Motors Co., Denton, Texas; CP staff Peterbilt Motors has added Models 537 and 548 to its Class 7/8 segment offering, crediting the trucks’ versatility to robust multiplex electrical architecture and engineering that delivers “seamless body builder integration allowing customers complete customization.”
Read MoreMANUFACTURERS – SEPTEMBER 2020
Germany’s Topwerk Group, the umbrella organization over Hess, Prinzing-Pfeiffer and SR-Schindler concrete masonry, pipe and dry or wet cast product machinery, has relocated the Topwerk America Ltd. headquarters to Houston from Burlington, Ontario, and appointed Chad Rathke as president and chief executive officer, as well as SR-Schindler regional sales director. Gudrun Hess will continue as president of newly named Topwerk…
Read MoreMANUFACTURERS – DECEMBER 2017
John Harris has joined the Besser Co. Technical Service team, bringing 25 years of hands-on block and brick production experience plus plant management skills. Based in Phoenix, he will be on the front line working to bring the latest technology and new equipment to manufactured-concrete producers.
Read MoreMANUFACTURERS – JUNE 2017
Daimler Trucks North America has appointed Jeff Allen as senior vice president of Production, Quality and Specialty Vehicles, and Stefan Kurschner as senior vice president of Aftermarket. Both join the Operating Committee.
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