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NTEA Elects New Member to Board of Trustees
Mike Randolph has been elected to a three-year term on the NTEA’s Board of Trustees as Distributor Director. He brings 30 years of experience in the work truck industry and is currently President of Fontaine Modification Work Truck & EV Solutions. Read more
VMAC Recognized as One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
VMAC has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the third year in a row. The organization has implemented a number of safety and efficiency changes to stay fully operational. Read more
SoCalGas Converting 200 Field Service Trucks to RNG
SoCalGas set to convert 200 service vehicles to run on RNG systems as part of a sustainability initiative to achieve net zero GHG emissions from operations and energy delivery by 2045. Read more
California City Receives Second Electric Service Truck
The City of Woodland, California has received its second electric service vehicle, to be used citywide to maintain utility infrastructure. The Zeus 500 Electric Service Truck has a range of 110 miles with capabilities for Level 2 and 3 fast charging. Read more
Link Mfg. Begins Construction of New Manufacturing Facility
Link Mfg ceremoniously breaks ground using golden shovels on a new project to construct a 50,000 square-foot manufacturing and training facility in Sioux Center, Iowa. Read more
Zeus Electric Chassis Exceeds Seed Round Investment Targets
Exceeding the company’s goals, Zeus Electric Chassis raises $674,000 in a seed funding round to fund future operations, marketing, and sales initiatives. Read more
FEATURES
Technician shortage tallied
Latest report commissioned by Associated Equipment Distributors follows up on earlier industry studies Read more
Service truck sector rides out coronavirus
Government programs help companies return to a semblance of normal Read more
How to choose the right lubricants and coolants
Industry veteran Joseph Giovinazzo offers advice during Con-Expo-Con/Agg educational sessions Read more
The importance of robust preventative maintenance and corporate culture
5th Order Industry’s Michael Holloway on the driving factors behind fluids maintenance Read more
Going paperless proves profitable
Data automation boosts wrench time for service techs Read more
Cool Tools
Cleaning tips serve as tiny files
The Female Bullet Connector Cleaner Kit offers 12 diamond-powder-tipped cleaning tools. Read more
