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March 3, 2012 • Vol. IXX • No. 5 • 470 Maryland Drive • Ft. Washington, PA 19034 • 215-885-2900 • Toll Free 800-523-2200 • Fax 215-885-2910 • www.constructionequipmentguide.com
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West Side Tractor Sales Celebrates 50th...14
U.S. Department of Transportation Proposes Budget The main span of the Sherman Minton Bridge is 1,600 ft. (487 m)
Sherman Minton Bridge Reopens to Ind., Ky. Ritchie Bros. Holds World’s Largest Sale...80
By Jennifer Rupp CEG CORRESPONDENT
“Thanks to the workers, contractors and the people of INDOT, the Sherman Minton Bridge is back in operation, 12 days ahead of the target date. “We’ve never been happier to pay a
contractor incentive dollars for an aheadof-schedule performance. And thanks also to all the citizens who endured so much inconvenience in order to make 100 percent sure that no one was ever put at risk,” said Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels to the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) . see BRIDGE page 62
Ir onPla net Host Li ve Auct ion i n Fl a. .. .84
Table of Contents ........4 Attachment Section ...... ............................33-35 Recycling Section 37-47 Truck & Trailer ....51-57 Auction Section ....77-93 Business Calendar…..86 Advertisers Index ......94
Komatsu America Corp. Names Schrader CEO Komatsu America Corp. has named Rod Schrader as new CEO and vice chairman, effective April 1, 2012. Schrader, a 25-year veteran of Komatsu America, will replace Dave Grzelak, who is stepping down as CEO, but will remain chairman of Komatsu America until the end of June 2013. “Rod has been an invaluable member of the Komatsu team for the past 25 years and has consistently delivered excellent results both in sales and customer satisfaction,” said Grzelak.“I am privileged to have been a part of the Komatsu America
leadership team and retire as CEO knowing that the company is in excellent hands.” “I am very honored that the board has selected me to lead Komatsu America Corp.,” Schrader said. “By building on the success the company has had under Dave’s excellent leadership, I intend to continue to implement our strategy and take advantage of the growing market opportunities for Komatsu.” Prior to being named CEO, Schrader was executive vice president and general see KOMATSU page 20
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Feb. 13 praised President Obama’s $74 billion budget for the U.S. Department of Transportation. These funds will lay a new foundation for economic growth and competitiveness by investing in our national infrastructure network, building on recent safety achievements and modernizing our transportation systems through research and innovation, he said. “President Obama’s budget for the Department of Transportation reflects our commitment to investing in an America that is built to last,” said LaHood. “A strong American economy depends on the roadways, runways and railways that move people and goods from coast to coast and around the “President Obama’s globe. President Obama’s budget for the Dept. plan will enable us to of Transportation build the American infrastructure we need for reflects our commitment tomorrow while putting to investing in an people back to work America that is built today.” to last.” The centerpiece of the Ray LaHood President’s FY 2013 U.S. Department of Transportation budget for the department is a six-year $476 billion surface transportation reauthorization proposal that will improve America’s highways and transit networks, continue to ensure that these systems are safe, and give travelers new options by enhancing and expanding passenger rail service. This proposed budget would be fully paid for using half the six-year savings achieved from ramping down the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, with the other half used to pay down the national debt. Investing in National Infrastructure In order to strengthen the backbone of America’s transportation network, the six-year budget includes $305 billion to rebuild America’s roads and bridges, a 34 percent increase over the previous authorization. To help meet growing demand, the proposal also includes $108 billion in see BUDGET page 36