Pit & Quarry, March 2013

THE LATEST ON EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY McLanahan Corp finalizes Eagle Iron Works acquisition S peculated to have been in the works for some time McLanahan Corp has finalized its acquisition of Eagle Iron Works and formed a new company EIW LLC A letter from McLanahan President COO George Sidney to the companys customers reads EIW will remain in Des Moines Iowa and will maintain its own identity in the market EIW LLC will continue to offer Eagle Iron Works equipment supply parts and manage its sales efforts through a coordinated system of EIW LLC dealers More information will be forthcoming over the next few months EIW manufactures washing and classifying equipment and will display 3D models of its offerings at the AGG1 show this month in San Antonio The Wall Street Journal details Sanys growth plans in U S The Wall Street Journal published an extensive article detailing Sany Americas plans to become a construction equipment leader in North America Reporters James R Hagerty and Colum Murphy wrote that Sanys goal to be a bigger player globally in construction equipment means challenging long established brands in the U S equipment market Sany is No 6 on the latest ranking of the worlds biggest makers of construction equipment compiled by KHL Group a publisher of construction magazines the article reads Sany executives say they are scouting for acquisitions and joint ventures to gain a broader product line more sales and rental outlets Additionally Sany America is partnering with Tommy Baldwin Racing to serve as the primary sponsor of driver Dave Blaneys No 7 Chevrolet SS for 14 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series events and as the associate partner for 22 races The No 7 Sany car features a large rendition of the Sany Manufacturer briefs Acquisition to expand Atlas Copcos product range Atlas Copco is in the process of acquiring Switzerland based Meyco from BASF Construction Chemicals Europe When finalized Atlas Copco will add mobile equipment for applying sprayed concrete in underground mining and tunneling operations to the product line In addition Victor Coetzer has been named business development manager for Atlas Copco CMT USAs Mining and Rock Excavation Technique Service division Sany America has big goals for the U S market publicly declaring its desire to acquire others and broaden its offerings logo on the hood and the word Sany emblazoned in red on the rear sides trunk and roof Thompson Pump names dealer in three states Thompson Pump and Manufacturing Co Inc has appointed KM Specialty Pumps Systems as regional sales rental and service representatives for Thompson Pump products in parts of Illinois Indiana and Kentucky KM Specialty is headquartered in Chandler Ind King launches used dredge company Don King who has built a 50 plus year career around dredges established Dredge Central LLC in Nashville Tenn James Morris who has worked with King for more than 35 years will serve as the companys general manager Bobby King joins the company as parts and purchasing manager and Rick King Dons son is manager Brennan Industries expands capabilities in Canada Hydraulic fittings and adapters supplier Brennan Industries Inc has moved into a new distribution facility in Mississauga Ontario By moving to a more efficient facility Brennan will be able to streamline the distribution process and serve its customers in Canada even better says David M Carr Brennan Industries president 14 PIT QUARRY March 2013 www pitandquarry com