EHE Joins the Independent Equipment Dealers Association (IEDA)

Expert Heavy Equipment Inc (EHE) proudly announces that we are now a member of the Independent Equipment Dealers Association (IEDA). The Independent Equipment Dealers Association is a non-profit trade association promoting participation, professionalism, and advancement in the independent distribution of heavy equipment. The IEDA focuses its efforts on providing discounts, marketing, advertising, education, and networking…

Heavy Equipment Operator Saves Tax Payers Thousands

David Petersdorf is a problem-solver and his successful attempt to speed up the process of painting stripes on highways in Idaho has gained him “Maintenance Person of the Year” status from the Idaho Transportation Department.  It’s also saved Idaho taxpayers about $115,000 in one year. Seeking a better way to paint sections of highway without…

Regardless of China Mining Slump, Good Equipment Still Needed

In somewhat surprising news, Komatsu Ltd., the world’s second biggest maker of construction and mining equipment, said sales in China are falling more steeply than anticipated, joining larger peer Caterpillar Inc. in flagging fraying Asian demand. Yes, the Asian demand was all the talk within the construction industry over the past 24 months, but just…

Expert Heavy Equipment Implements Strategic Planning in Preparation for FMIs Forecasted Changes

According to a new report out by Curt Young, an investment banker with FMI Capital Advisors, the Raleigh-based investment banking firm that deals almost exclusively with engineering and construction firms across the country, the construction industry, over the next five years is poised for growth. Texas-based Expert Heavy Equipment (EHE) says they’re already prepared for the growth, which will…

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…