U.S. Construction Machinery Exports Drop 18.8 Percent

The latest report released by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) gives us a good look at a trend when it comes to U.S. construction machinery. According to the report, U.S. construction machinery exports dropped 18.8 percent in first quarter 2014 compared to 2013 first quarter. “Because Expert Heavy Equipment has very specific goals, it is imperative…

Caterpillar Inc. to shutdown 3 Production Facilities in Illinois, Affecting About 170 Jobs

The overall economy has been growing at a steady pace through the first two quarters of the month, but that doesn’t jobs are any safer. Caterpillar just announced that it is shutting down three component facilities in Illinois. The sites, all Anchor Coupling facilities which make or distribute hydraulic hose assemblies for both Caterpillar and…

Expert Heavy Equipment Inks a 12-Month Contract with Equipment Data Associates

Representatives with Expert Heavy Equipment (EHE) announced today that it has entered into a 12-month contract with Equipment Data Associates (EDA). “EHE is continuing to formulate partnerships with companies that will aid in us in differentiating ourselves,” said Milissa Wise, director of operations for Expert Heavy Equipment, which is female, veteran-owned company. Wise went on…

EHE, the Right Place for Used Heavy Equipment As Construction Optimism Rises

Construction contractors and equipment distributors are optimistic that local non-residential construction activity will improve in 2014, according to a recent survey by Wells Fargo Equipment Finance, a subsidiary of Wells Fargo & Company. As part of its 2014 Construction Industry Forecast, Wells Fargo’s construction Optimism Quotient– the survey’s primary benchmark for measuring contractor and equipment…