CEG - Tue December 12, 2023

ProSource Machinery Takes SANY to New Heights in Rockies

It was Alexander Graham Bell who once said, "when one door closes, another one opens."Derek Dicks and his company, ProSource Machinery, had enjoyed success renting heavy equipment to the North Dakota oilfield from their Billings, Mont., location since 2014....

Eric Olson - CEG CONTRIBUTING EDITOR - Thu March 16, 2023

Final Leg of Fayetteville, N.C.'s I-295 Loop Built By Branch

A contract for the final leg of North Carolina's long-awaited Interstate 295/Fayetteville Outer Loop project was awarded this past summer to Branch Civil, a subsidiary of Branch Group, and one of the East Coast's most prestigious heavy construction firms....

K.A. Group - Tue February 07, 2023

K.A. Group to Display Unity, Inclusivity at ConExpo 2023

K.A. Group is comprised of industry leading earthmoving equipment brands: K-Tec, Ashland and Metalcraft. These three brands will be sharing the company's booth display at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023. K-Tec scraper product offerings include scrapers ranging from 28 to 63 cu.yds for various heavy construction and mining operations....

Eric Olson - CEG CONTRIBUTING EDITOR - Thu September 15, 2022

N.C. Contractor Honors Daughter With Energetic Crews, Dynamic Machines

When Chris Philemon began his grading business 30 years ago this summer, it was because, as a young man, he discovered he had a love for running equipment like graders, loaders and other machines used for clearing and shaping properties....

Eric Olson - CEG CONTRIBUTING EDITOR - Thu July 21, 2022

Charlotte's Hoopaugh Grading Preparing N.C. Site for New Macy's Fulfillment Center

Over its almost 70 years serving the two Carolinas, Charlotte, N.C.'s Hoopaugh Grading Co. (HGC) has developed an outstanding reputation among contractors and developers for its prominent level of expertise in performing pre-construction work on projects of all sizes....

KA Group - Tue May 17, 2022

K-Tec, Ashland Acquire Metalcraft Scrapers

K-Tec Earthmovers and Ashland Industries, market leaders in pull-pan scraper earthmoving products, announced the acquisition of Metalcraft of GA Inc. This acquisition provides a facility presence in southeastern United States along with expanded product offerings from the Metalcraft brand....

K-Tec - Tue May 10, 2022

K-Tec Turns a Scraper into a Home

A special, new 2022 K-Tec 1228 Scraper will be going up for auction for a good cause on May 17, 2022, with the support of Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers in Fort Worth, Texas. This pull-pan, ejector scraper is provided directly from the K-Tec factory with 100 percent of the auction proceeds dedicated to build a Habitat for Humanity home for a low-income working family of eight....

K-Tec - Tue February 08, 2022

K-Tec, Ashland Earthmoving Equipment Manufacturers Acquired by Kinperium Industries

Kinperium Industries has acquired K.A. Group, consisting of K-Tec Earthmovers and Ashland Industries. Kinperium partnered with the owners and management of K-Tec and Ashland to acquire a majority stake of the company....

K-Tec and Soil Connect - Thu May 13, 2021

K-Tec, Soil Connect Partner to Promote Efficient Earthmoving

Soil Connect and K-Tec Earthmovers are working together to promote responsible and efficient earthmoving and material transportation practices across the United States. In order to bring awareness to the common pitfalls and inefficiencies faced by today's dirt movers, the companies have agreed to work together to educate the earthmoving industry through multiple cross-promotional channels about new technologies and best practices....

Polygone Company - Tue November 10, 2020

Polygon Composite Bushings Simplify Maintenance in K-Tec Heavy-Duty Earthmoving Equipment

Polygon Company, a producer of composite tubing, bearings, and pneumatic cylinders, has designed custom composite bushings for K-Tec Earthmovers for use in hydraulic cylinders and other pivot points on their heavy-duty scrapers and levelers....

Shane Kroeker – SPECIAL TO CEG - Mon October 05, 2020

Equipment Operated Rentals Gaining Popularity

If you ask any American contractor if they have ever dabbled in "operated plant" or "wet hire" before, you will likely see a confused or amused look on their face. These synonymous offerings refer to when a contractor pays for the rental of complex earthmoving machinery, plus the skill of the operator to move the required material for the project....