Equipment Report

Stanley LaBounty Announces Improvements to Saber Lube Shears

Stanley LaBounty, Two Harbors, Minn., has announced several improvements to its Saber Lube Series Shears. These improvements are expected to provide its customers with even more benefit as seen with its original introduction, according to a company press release.

Improvements include:

More information is available at www.stanley-hydraulic-tools.com.

Muscle-Mate Introduces Line of Hydraulic-Powered Magnets

Muscle-Mate, a Tramac Corp. brand, has introduced its new line of hydraulic-powered magnets. The TMAG series of magnets are available in four sizes ranging from 770 pounds to 6,600 pounds with flow ranges of 4 to 12 gpm. The TMAG can be installed on any type of carrier that has a hydraulic source available. The generator is housed in the assembly and requires no additional plumbing. Mounting is fast and easy using a chain or bracket, according to the manufacturer.

The TMAG is designed for concrete recycling, removal of metals at wood grinders, rebar removal on bridge deck demolition and general site cleanup. Lifting capacities are a function of the carrier’s specifications.

The TMAG magnet can be activated by a breaker button or foot pedal. Demagnetizing occurs when the flow is stopped. The TMAG has built-in protection to avoid overheating and excessive flow. The sturdy construction of the housing provides protection to the internal mechanisms, reducing downtime and maintenance.

More information is available online at the company’s Web site www.musclemate.com.

Superior Industries Expands Dealer Partnership

Superior Industries, Morris, Minn., a manufacturer of conveyor systems and components, has announced that McCourt & Sons Equipment Inc. is its new, exclusive equipment dealer throughout Louisiana and Mississippi.

The new deal expands on an existing partnership between the two companies that started in Texas in 2006. McCourt & Sons will market, service and sell Superior’s line of conveyor equipment, including the TeleStacker Conveyor, RazerTail Truck Unloader, PowerStacker Conveyor and more.

A family owned and operated company, McCourt & Sons brings more than 65 years of experience in the crushing, screening, conveying, grinding and recycling markets.

Headquartered in Morris, Minn., Superior Industries designs and fabricates a line of conveying equipment, including telescoping conveyors, feed systems, conveyor idlers and pulleys as well as other conveying components.

More information about Superior Industries, including information about its dealer network and product line is available online at the company’s Web site www.superior-ind.com.

DII Attachments Introduces Geith Precision Line

DII Attachments, comprised of the Geith, Tramac and Montabert brands, has introduced Geith Precision, a line of attachments for the demolition, scrap and recycling industries. Geith Precision attachments are designed to function in all states of demolition and scrap processing, including the primary, secondary, sorting, handling and recycling stages. The initial product offering includes multiprocessors, rotating and fixed pulverizers, rotating steel shears, mechanical crushers and mechanical grapples.

The Geith Precision multiprocessor is available in nine different models to fit excavator weights from 7,700 pounds up to 154,300 pounds. The multiprocessor is available with five different jaw types including concrete jaws for cutting concrete, steel jaws for processing metal, pulverizing jaws for crushing concrete and cutting rebar, combination jaws for processing concrete and metal and tank jaws for cutting steel plate.

For pulverizing applications, the rotating pulverizer is available in five different models for excavators weighing between 26,400 pounds and 220,400 pounds. The fixed pulverizer is available in two models for excavators from 44,100 pounds to 77,200 pounds. Both have replaceable rebar cutting blades.

The steel shear will fit on nearly any size excavator between 33,100 pounds and 220,500 pounds and is available in six different models. The shears are designed for continuous 360-degree rotation with an internal break to ensure the operator is able to easily execute a precise cut at the right place and right angle.

The mechanical crusher is available in seven different models for excavators between 14,000 and 160,000 pounds. The grapple is designed to fit excavators between 10,000 pounds and 180,000 and features a three-over-two-tine configuration.

Additional attachments in the Geith Precision line will be launched during 2008. More information is available at www.diiattachments.com.

Peterson Appoints Regional Sales Manager

Peterson, Eugene, Ore., has appointed Rick Conde to the position of regional sales manager of the Southwest United States.

His area of responsibility includes Arizona, New Mexico and the southern half of California and Nevada.

Conde has wide experience in sales of industrial and power generation equipment. He will be based in San Diego, Calif.

More information is available at www.petersoncorp.com.

Appointment at New Holland and Kobleco

New Holland Construction and Kobelco Construction Machinery America, Carol Stream, Ill., have announced that Edgar J. Chavez has been named director of marketing for North America.

Chavez will be responsible for all North American marketing strategies and activities for the New Holland Construction and Kobelco brands, reporting directly to Terry Sheehan, president of Kobelco America and vice president of New Holland Construction.

For the last two years, Chavez has served as director, key national and government accounts and global product development platform-marketing manager for New Holland Construction and Kobelco America.

With nearly 20 years of industry experience, Chavez’s career includes experience with Astec Industries, Mitsubishi International and Volvo Construction Equipment.

More information is available at www.newholland.com or www.kobelcoamerica.com.

Fintec Unveils New Track-Mounted Impactor

Fintec Crushers and Screens Ltd. has introduced a new track-mounted mobile crusher, the 1440. The track-mounted mobile unit equipped with a field proven Sandvik impact crusher.

The new model is powered by a fuel efficient 330 kW Cat C-13 Tier 3 compliant diesel engine. The Fintec 1440 is carried on a maneuverable tracked undercarriage and incorporates a Sandvik PR301D impactor with a fluid clutch drive.

Optional equipment includes a remote diesel and water pump, an over-band magnet for recycling and demolition applications and a dolly chassis for ease of transport.

The machine is designed to deliver throughputs from 300 to 350 metric tons per hour in materials including granite, slate, limestone, brick and asphalt and is suitable for a wide variety of many applications such as secondary or fine crushing of softer rocks and in various demolition and recycling applications.

Appointment at Heil

Heil Environmental has hired Steve Yolitz as director of marketing.

Yolitz is responsible for the refuse and recycling vehicle manufacturer’s entire integrated marketing strategies and actions, overseeing Heil’s marketing and product management teams.

Yolitz has nearly 30 years of marketing experience for Fortune 500 companies in commercial, industrial and consumer markets. Immediately prior to joining Heil, he served as vice president of product management for Club Car, a division of Ingersoll Rand.

Previously, Yolitz spent eight years in various senior management level marketing, product management and planning roles at Textron Golf, Turf & Specialty Products (for brands including Cushman, Jacobsen and Bobcat).

Heil Environmental, Chattanooga, Tenn., manufactures refuse and recycling vehicles. Its product line includes front loaders, rear loaders, side loaders and recyclers. OEM and aftermarket replacement parts are available through Parts Central. More information is available at www.heil.com.

Doosan Infracore America Names Michael P. Stanley VP

Doosan Infracore America has announced the promotion of Michael P. Stanley to the position of vice president and chief operating officer for Doosan Infracore America Construction Equipment.

Stanley has worked for Doosan Infracore America Construction Equipment for the last two years as the general manager of the Lift Truck and Construction Parts operation. It was during this time that he and his team designed and implemented the company’s 48-hour parts guarantee program, which has proven to be a success among end users.

Stanley has 20 years of experience working within the heavy equipment and lift truck industries, as well as 13 years of service in the U.S. military living in Turkey and Germany.

Doosan Infracore America services a network of Doosan dealers in North America from its headquarters in Suwanee, Ga. More information is available online at www.dhiac.com.