Heavy Truck and Equipment Manufacturers Implement New COVID Safety Protocols

As manufacturers begin reopening and ramping up production, they are putting in place new procedures to keep employees safe from coronavirus.

May 29, 2020

Heavy truck and equipment manufacturers are implementing new safety protocols at their manufacturing facilities to keep workers safe and prevent the spread of coronavirus. These changes include the reconfiguring of work areas to ensure social distancing, increased use of PPE and enhanced cleaning and disinfecting procedures.

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Sara Jensen, Editor of OEM Off-Highway, and Curt Bennink, Field Editor for Equipment Today and ForConstructionPros.com, talk about the changes manufacturers and dealers are making to ensure safety.

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The Port of Baltimore is used by many of the largest construction machinery manufacturers.

What Effects Will the Baltimore Bridge Collapse Have on US Imports/Exports of Agricultural & Construction Machinery?

Following the collapse of the Baltimore Bridge and the suspension of traffic through the Port of Baltimore, construction and agriculture vehicle supply chains will be affected but the question is: How much?

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Call for Products: OEM Off-Highway's 2024 Product Showcase

If you manufacture cutting-edge solutions for the mobile equipment industry, we want to see them — and so do our readers. Submit your product(s) for a chance to be featured in our comprehensive pictorial guide packed with industry-leading offerings.

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March 2024 Equipment Market Outlook

January's U.S. heavy-duty truck production was 2.6% above the year-ago level, though growth is slowing. Experts say further decline is likely, given general decline in wholesale trade coupled with waning revenue within the truck transportation sector.

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State of the Industry 2023

Get seven professional perspectives and predictions about what's shaping the 2024 OEM landscape.

Kitting with assembly packaging can eliminate confusion about which part to install first.

How Parts Kitting Improves Construction Equipment Assembly

Discover six ways this strategy can not only save manufacturers time and money, but also streamline operations.

The newly opened Trelleborg facility at Long Thanh, Vietnam

Trelleborg Opens First Manufacturing Facility in Vietnam

The advanced 8,000-square-meter facility produces O-Rings and engineered molded components in a range of elastomer materials using the latest compression and injection molding technology and plate heat exchanger gaskets.

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RFID Technology in Mobile Vehicle Production

From component sourcing to final assembly, learn more about the 3 ways using RFID can reshape manufacturing efficiency.

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WEBINAR: Remote Control for Productivity

December 12, 2023

Whether you are transitioning equipment to remote operation, exploring tele-operation, or designing autonomous or robotic systems, this session explores how to select and deploy the best control system for your application.

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Deutronic USA Introduces Highest-Capacity Charging Computers for OEM & Aftermarket Needs

According to the company, the DBL 1903-14 line represents the new generation of innovative battery chargers for use in manufacturing facilities and dealer service networks.

(Left to Right: Brooke Rollag - Executive Director of Lake Area Improvement Corporation, Mr. Himsworth, Elisabeth Ausimour - President of the Product Division, Roy Lindsay - Mayor of Madison, SD, Mrs. Jacqueline Himsworth Chairman of the Board Manitou Group, Jeff Minnaert - Madison, SD Plant Manager, Michel Denis - President & CEO of Manitou Group, Franck Buisard - Vice President of the Product Unit Compact and Articulated Loaders and Managing Director for Manitou Equipment America, Casey Crabtree - South Dakota Senator and Director of Economic Development for Heartland Energy, Katherine Kirby - Business Development Representative for the South Dakota Department of Economic Development)

Manitou Group Opens Madison Facility Expansion & Celebrates 50th Anniversary

The expansion plan renovates and extends the existing 50-year-old, 325,000-square-foot building, and consists of an enlarged assembly line, enabling all assembly processes to occur within the same building, promoting greater efficiency.

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September 2023 Equipment Market Outlook

Flat U.S. construction machinery orders paired with elevated interest rates and slowing economic activity will likely hinder demand for construction and related machinery purchases in the coming quarter.

Eaton invests more than $500 million in its North American manufacturing to meet rapidly increasing demand for the company’s electrical solutions across utility, commercial, data center, healthcare, industrial and residential markets.

Eaton Invests Over $500M to Support Electrification, Energy Transition & Digitalization in North American Manufacturing

The company is expanding manufacturing and bolstering resilience to increase the supply of its solutions for customers in utility, commercial, healthcare, industrial and residential markets across North America.

From left: Scott Young, Mats Sköldberg and Jay Parker are joining the Volvo CE executive management team.

Volvo CE Appoints New Head of North America Operations

Volvo Construction Equipment has announced three senior appointments to its executive management team, including a new head of its North America operations.

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Rokbak Sets Sustainability Goals to Match Operating Ethos

The manufacturer's sustainability goals underscore its effort to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable practices.

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John Deere, Kreisel to Build Batteries & Chargers in Kernersville, North Carolina

This new facility will have a non-fossil-fuel-consuming design, prioritize sustainable energy features in major systems, and support a production capacity increase to serve the off-highway market in North America

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Turck Inc. Names Aurelio Banda President & CEO

The former SVP and group executive at Motion Industries now joins the Turck team to lead the U.S. arm of global automation manufacturer's business

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Clean Truck Partnership Aims to Meet Clean Air Goals

The California Air Resources Board, leading truck manufacturers and the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association joined forces to advance the development of zero-emission vehicles.

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DOE Aims to Accelerate Domestic Manufacturing of Electrified Vehicles

The U.S. Department of Energy issues a notice of intent to expand the domestic manufacturing of electrified vehicles as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.

The multiple technology options offered by some inventory management solutions

Why Inventory Automation Can Save Time & Reduce Costs for Construction Equipment Manufacturers

An automated system should do more than simply manage parts.

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Optimas Talks RFID Services at iVT Expo 2022

The team can help with standard and engineered fasteners and inventory management services.

An EAS platform makes it easy for equipment manufacturers to include automatic unlocking in their machines, giving fleet operators improved security and efficient audit trail management.

Boosting Equipment Productivity with Access and Position Control Technology and Hardware

Latches, locks and entry door hardware designed for gloved hands improves the operator experience and assists autonomous functionality.

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Five Key Considerations for OEMs When Selecting Fasteners

A dependable supplier helps decrease lead times, improve operations and increase environmental and sustainability progress.

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New BM 2200/65 Large Planer

This technology improves machine productivity in the field, increasing efficiency in tight-radius applications like small roundabouts and cul-de-sacs.

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Next Generation Design for Heavy Equipment

May 18, 2022

The next generation of machines requires a next-generation design that removes the barriers to innovation with an integrated set of design and validation tools.

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Takeuchi To Open its First North American Manufacturing Facility

Takeuchi-US is preparing to open its first North American manufacturing facility in Moore, S.C. The new Takeuchi facility will produce compact track loaders.

Steel imported into the U.S. from Japan will no longer have tariffs applied.

U.S. Reaches Deal on Steel Tariffs with Japan

Steel imported into the U.S. from Japan will no longer be subject to tariffs.

The semiconductor shortage and other supply chain challenges have made production more difficult for many manufacturers.

U.S. Legislators Pass America COMPETES Act to Improve Supply Chains

The legislation includes funding for domestic production of semiconductors as well as enhancements to manufacturing facilities.