Liebherr welcomed Hirohito Imakoji as managing director of Liebherr USA Co., a mixed sales organization supporting 10 product segments throughout the United States. Hirohito joins the Liebherr USA executive management team, working together with Kai Friedrich, the managing director and divisional director of earthmoving and material handling technology. In his role, Imakoji will oversee the strategic planning and execution of…
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Liebherr USA holds 2024 North America sales and training seminar
Liebherr USA Co.’s earthmoving and material handling technology team held its 2024 North American Sales and Training Seminar for both internal and external distribution network participants. Liebherr employees from the United States, Canada and Europe participated and supported the event. “We are thrilled to host this year’s North American Sales and Training Seminar. Based on the excellent feedback from last…
Read MoreMecalac adds 12MTX wheeled excavator loader to NA market
Massachusetts-based compact equipment producer Mecalac has launched its 12MTX wheeled excavator loader to the North American market. The 12MTX combines the capabilities of a compact excavator, loader and telehandler into a single machine that excels at digging, loading and material handling. It is also a powerful tool carrier that can handle attachments, such as asphalt planers and flail mowers, that…
Read MoreMasaba expands with new SD facility
Material handling and processing equipment maker Masaba is working toward an early 2025 completion date for its new 145,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, being erected adjacent to its current space in Vermillion, S.D. Masaba recently held the groundbreaking for the new building, which will nearly match its current 211,000-sq.-ft. home. It adds 125,000 sq. ft. of fabrication space as well as 20,000…
Read MoreBeumer inks pipe conveyor contract for Port of Saguenay
Canadian-headquartered material handling system supplier Beumer Group said in April it had inked a deal with the Port of Saguenay in Quebec for the supply of 2 kilometers (1.24 miles) of large two-way pipe conveyor as part of a C$111 million strategic development project at the site. Beumer officials said the conveyor will connect the port with customers in the…
Read MoreLiebherr USA holds earthmoving and material handling sales and training seminar
Liebherr USA Co.’s earthmoving and material handling technology team held an on-site sales and training seminar in southeastern Virginia for both internal and external distribution network participants to receive extensive product knowledge and hands-on machine time featuring the bulk of the product segment’s offerings. The event consisted of five classroom sessions for participants to learn extensive product information from Liebherr…
Read MoreEriez celebrates 80-year milestone
Erie, Pa.-based Eriez is celebrating 80 years in business this year. The company’s story began in 1942 when founder O.F. Merwin installed a permanent magnet in a grain mill. Today, Eriez consists of a workforce of more than 900 individuals located throughout 12 wholly owned international subsidiaries on six continents and is a world leader in magnetic separation, flotation, metal…
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