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More Than 600 Attend Fabick Cat’s Fenton Open House

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Fabick Cat's annual open house in Fenton Mo drew over 600 guests including equipment operators industry professionals and community members Attendees enjoyed hands-on demos networking with Fabick Cat and Caterpillar…

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RMS Rentals Open House Tops 300 Attendees for First Time

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RMS Rentals’ annual open house attracted more than 300 attendees for the first time on April 16, 2026. Customers, manufacturers and employees enjoyed booths, food trucks and prize giveaways. The…

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Butler Machinery Announces Its New Facility to Be Built in Mapleton, N.D.

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Butler Machinery is building a new facility in Mapleton, N.D., to better serve customers in the Fargo area and beyond. The modern site will feature expanded service bays, a larger…

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Illinois LICA Announces Annual Scholarship Recipients

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Illinois LICA awarded $1,500 scholarships to three outstanding students pursuing post-high school education in fields like fire investigation chemical engineering and general studies. This program supports members' families in Illinois…

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Farm-Rite Unveils New Facility Plans at St. Cloud Open House

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Farm-Rite hosted its 2026 St. Cloud open house unveiling plans for a new 30,000-sq.-ft. facility designed to improve customer experience and efficiency. The event featured equipment displays, manufacturer reps, special…

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Mid Country Expands to Blair, Neb.

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Mid Country Machinery is expanding with a new MCM Rents location in Blair, Neb. Opening in May, the branch offers rentals, used equipment and service for aerial and compact construction…

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Komatsu, Green Forests Work Team Up On Reforestation Effort Aimed at Protecting Watershed

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Komatsu and Green Forests Work teamed up to plant over 1,200 trees in West Virginia's Monongahela National Forest, restoring mined lands and protecting watersheds. Their ongoing reforestation effort aims to…

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The Rise of Multifunction Machines in Roadside, Right-of-way Maintenance

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Multifunction machines like the DM360 are transforming roadside and right-of-way maintenance by improving operator visibility stability and equipment versatility. Designed for uneven terrain and multi-season use, these machines boost safety…

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When Ground Pressure Matters: Matching Machines to Site Conditions

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Ground pressure impacts machine performance by affecting traction stability and surface impact. Choosing between tracked or wheeled machines and the right size helps match equipment to jobsite conditions. Lower ground…

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Schweiss Doors Becomes Part of Historic Manchester Farms

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Manchester Farms, a sixth-generation family farm in Ohio, replaced a damaged ag shop bifold door with a Schweiss Doors model. Known for durability and quick delivery, the new door features…