2014 Equipment Forecast: Mixed Growth Dampens New Machine Sales

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Demand for rented machines, such as this boom lift, has rental fleets gradually replacing units. As construction continues its slow recovery, sales of new construction machines are expected to remain muted next year, with flat to slightly positive movement in 2013, analysts say. The market expects rental companies and dealers that operate rental lots to…

How Sound are U.S. Bridges?

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Equipment World recently posted an interesting article about the structural deficient and fraction critical bridges here in the United States. The difference between the two are explained here: Structurally Deficient: bridges in need of repair and or replacing because of component deterioration Fraction Critical:  bridges at risk of collapse if one vital component fails The…