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Tariffs Ripple Effect

April 5, 2018
Just as equipment fleet managers gear up purchase plans, politics is applying more pressure to machine prices. That pressure is coming from President Trump’s proposed tariffs ...
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The Year Ahead in Drones

Feb. 8, 2017
Drone use, in construction and elsewhere, achieved big-time prominence in 2016. Truly big air.The FAA finally rolled out Part 107, which provided a path to legally operating a...
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Back in the Dealer's Court

Jan. 26, 2017
With most products, two-step distribution means the manufacturer sells it to a retailer or wholesaler, who then sells it to the customer, whether that’s a consumer or another ...
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Slow Adoption of Tier 4 Equipment

Dec. 19, 2016
Equipment managers continue to be slow to integrate Tier 4-Final machines into their fleets. Current machines still have useful life in them, and concerns persist around a generation...
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Fleet Age Matters

Dec. 5, 2016
The percentage of equipment-owning organizations with formalized acquisition plans is small. Ask an equipment manager to explain how they ensure fleet age stays at an acceptable...
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Safety Resource Solid on Information, Favors Beards

Nov. 16, 2016
There’s a fine line between providing you information and trying to sell you something—but when it comes to safety, sharing information never hurts.So it’s good to see 3M launch...