Asphalt is the material of choice for engineers and motorists alike. According to Kent Hanson, director of engineering for the National Asphalt Pavement Association, 94 percent of the nation’s roads are surfaced with asphalt. Quality of life is the name … Continue reading →
IOP partners with Monroe Truck Equipment Evanston, Ill. — Industrial Opportunity Partners, an operations-focused private equity firm based in Evanston, Ill., announced it has partnered with the current management team and owners of Monroe Truck Equipment Inc. in an investment … Continue reading →
Evanston, Ill., February 17, 2015 – Industrial Opportunity Partners (“IOP”), an operations-focused private equity firm based in Evanston, Ill., today announced it has partnered with the current management team and owners of Monroe Truck Equipment, Inc. (“Monroe” or the “Company”) … Continue reading →
Another valuable law enforcement-oriented event takes place soon. On Aug. 18–21, Police Fleet Expo sets up in Louisville, Ky., at the Kentucky International Convention Center. During this unique opportunity designed just for police fleet buyers, managers and service technicians, new … Continue reading →
Nearly every local government entity has been affected by the realities of a tougher economy. Revenues are down or stagnant, while equipment, maintenance and fuel costs continue to skyrocket. Procurement officers and purchasing agents at every level have been forced … Continue reading →
A stadium full of the latest products and services for heavy-duty trucks is reason enough to not miss the annual Mid-America Trucking Show. This year, the cool factor didn’t hurt either. Optimus Prime, a semi-trailer-slash-giant-robot from the popular “Transformers” silver … Continue reading →
Commitment to equal opportunity — a society where every child has the same chance for success regardless of his or her background — is among the most deeply held convictions shared by Americans of all political persuasions. Yet nowhere is … Continue reading →
The sheer size of the International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition show, which took place Oct. 1–3 in Louisville, Ky., was striking. By other measures as well, the 2013 show was an outstanding success. More than double the usual number … Continue reading →
Jacobsen Helps Open First Tee Course in Kentucky Equipment manufacturer donates equipment to 9-hole course in Louisville Charlotte, N.C. (November 18, 2013) – Jacobsen, a Textron (NYSE: TXT) Company, recently helped open a First Tee youth golf course in Louisville, … Continue reading →
The HUDDIG Cable built for utility work such as line work and cable plowing, will be presented by exclusive dealer Supertrak, at the ICUEE trade show. With a HUDDIG, utility work can be carried out whatever the conditions or terrain … Continue reading →
Big Dig (1992–2006), Boston, Mass. $14.6 billion San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge East Span Replacement (2002–13) San Francisco/Oakland, Calif. $6.3 billion Mon-Fayette Expressway (1993–2013) southwest Pennsylvania/northern West Virginia $5 billion Ohio River Bridges Project (2005–20) Louisville, Ky./southern Indiana $4.1 … Continue reading →
