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New record as JCB backhoe does cross-country drive

New record as JCB backhoe does cross-country drive

August 27, 2010

JCB's 3CX Backhoe Loader has earned a world record by completing a 26-day, 3,185-mile road trip across America. The epic “Backhoe Across America” fundraising trek beat the existing record for “The Longest Journey in an Excavator” by 600 miles and has secured the company a place in The Guinness Book of World Records. With JCB veteran Neil Smith at the controls and support...

[Lighting & Signs, Public Safety, Roads]

Solar-powered flasher

Prevent undesirable roadway incidents with Lumastrobe Warning Lights’ 24/7 Solar Powered Flasher. Just set the Model SLX-129-24HR, 8-inch diameter, 129 LED unit and forget...

[Fire & Rescue Equipment, Police Equipment, Public Safety]

Safety fleet graphics

As a 3M preferred converter, Ampco Manufacturers specializes in creating and installing custom graphics for law enforcement vehicles, fire trucks, ambulances and even emergency...

[Fleet Management, Work Trucks]

Better wear and traction

The G296 MSA features an optimized footprint for enhanced traction in steer and drive positions, more wearable rubber on the tread for enhanced mileage, and helps reduce cuts,...

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Spending locally can be a tough job

February 21, 2010

In recent weeks, we’ve heard a lot about the United States’ decisions on its controversial “Buy American” policy that is attached to the billions of dollars issued to help stimulate the economy south of the 49th. In the legislation that created that bill, U.S. lawmakers added language that required firms receiving stimulus funds to spend that money at home, with American suppliers and contractors.


As two nations that are joined at the hip in terms of...