Fri February 04, 2011
Naples, Fla.’s Jensen Underground Utilities Digs Hitachi Equipment
Kevin Jensen is one smart contractor. He’s a member of NUCA, and his company, Jensen Underground Utilities, Inc., holds a number of different contractor licenses, including fire sprinkler and fire protection as well as underground utilities and excavating....
Wed February 02, 2011
Nortrax Celebrates Opening of New Branches in Northeastern United States
Nortrax, a John Deere Construction & Forestry dealer, opened branches in Ft. Kent, Maine, and Gouverneur, N.Y. The Ft. Kent, Maine, parts store is stocked with John Deere repair and maintenance products to serve the forestry industry in northern Maine and into Canada....
Wed September 15, 2010
Mike Slinger of Nortrax Named New OEDA Director
Mike Slinger of Murphy Tractor is the newest Ohio Equipment Distributors Association director. Slinger serves as vice president of the Great Lakes Region, an OEDA member for 10 years. The Murphy Tractor Ohio dealerships represent John Deere Construction and Forestry products, NPK hammers and attachments, and Sakai compaction equipment....
Fri September 03, 2010
Nortrax Achieves Safety Milestone
Operating safely at a rate unmatched in the construction and forestry industry, Nortrax recently surpassed 6 million working hours without a lost time injury. Nortrax, a John Deere construction and forestry equipment dealer operating throughout North America, has worked hard to create a safety culture that allowed for achievement of this great milestone....
Sat June 05, 2010
Nortrax Ohio Talks Regulations, Ratings at Emissions Clinic
Nortrax Ohio hosted an Emissions 101 clinic May 20 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Twinsburg, Ohio. The event featured Joe Mastanduno, product marketing manager of engine and drivetrains at John Deere, and Nortrax General Manager Mark Hash, who opened the event by explaining that, because navigating the emissions landscape can be intimidating, it is Nortrax’s goal to partner with its customers to help them understand new regulations involving Interim Tier IV emissions standards....
Sat May 08, 2010
GeoShack Holds Topcon Technology Road Show 2010
GeoShack held its Topcon Technology Road Show 2010 April 28 at the Ashland County Fairgrounds in Ashland, Ohio. The day featured Topcon equipment for leveling, alignment, measurement, guidance and grade control solutions....
Tue April 27, 2010
Nortrax Hosts Dig, Dine and Drive Event in Manchester
Dig, Dine & Drive, hosted by Nortrax, was the biggest event going in the city of Manchester, Tenn., on March 24 and 25. Roughly 200 attendees checked things out at the Coffee County Fairgrounds on each of the two days....
Sat April 24, 2010
Nortrax Hosts Open House at Eau Claire Site With Test Drives an Event Highlight
Nortrax held an open house April 16 and 17 at its Eau Claire, Wis., location offering visitors a chance to test drive equipment, speak with equipment experts, attend workshops and enjoy some good food....
Tue February 23, 2010
JESCO Expands; Acquires Nortrax’ Beacon, N.Y., Facility
JESCO has expanded its territory coverage by acquiring the Nortrax Beacon, N.Y., facility. It also has become the exclusive John Deere and Hitachi Construction equipment dealer on Long Island and in the five boroughs of New York....
Thu January 28, 2010
Florida Paving Company Expands Into Mining Business
Tough economic times haven’t stopped Don (Rick) Mancil Jr. and Myra Smith from jumping into the material business. In August 2009, the pair took over ownership of the Vero Rock Mine, located in Vero Beach, Fla....
