“Lodi has served Kubota well over the years, but our continued growth and increased demand for Kubota products in the U.S. has prompted the need for a larger distribution facility here in the West. Elk Grove allows us to remain close to our existing employee base while we expand our operations to better serve our dealer network. And we’re hiring: career opportunities are available for a chance to get started with us today in Lodi and grow with us as we make the transition to Elk Grove.” 

said Kyle Hagen, Kubota’s Western Division Manager.

The new site will continue to provide easy access to Kubota dealers along the Central Valley corridor, as well as more closely link the company to capital region amenities, including the Sacramento International Airport.

“Elk Grove has a proven track record of thoughtful planning, significant infrastructure investment, innovative economic development services, and fast permit timelines, allowing us to attract businesses like Kubota to our city. Kubota benefits from Elk Grove’s strategic location in California’s affordable Central Valley including all the assets of the greater Sacramento and nearby San Joaquin Valley regions, allowing distributors and manufacturers to quickly and efficiently assemble and ship goods to their final destination throughout the West. We are thrilled to welcome Kubota to our community and look forward to their many successes.”

said Darrell Doan, Elk Grove’s Economic Development Director.

 “As the company continues on a high-growth trajectory, Kubota maintains its commitment to expanding our product offerings. Increasing the capacity of our West Division logistics operations will enable us to achieve even greater operational efficiencies to make Kubota’s business stronger and more competitive to meet growing customer demand in the United States.”

said Mr. Harry Yoshida, president and CEO of Kubota Tractor and Kubota North America Corporations.

Source: Kubota

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U.S. total farm tractor sales fell 0.8% in July compared to 2020, while U.S. self-propelled combine sales jumped 19.2% to 657 units sold. The sub-40hp reduced its decline, down only 4.4%, while the mid-size 41-100 hp segment was nearly flat, down 0.4% or only 26 units.

All other segments were positive, with the articulated 4WD segment leading the way for the third straight month by climbing a healthy 79.4% to 287 units sold. The 100+hp 2WD segment also grew 37.8%. Year-to-date farm tractor sales remain up 13.7% and combine up 12.6%.

For Canada, July monthly tractor and combine sales were positive across all segments, including in the sub-40hp segment up 0.2% or 3 units, with the biggest growth in four-wheel-drive units nearly doubling, up 93.8% to 62 units sold, while total farm tractor sales were up 14.8% and self-propelled combines up 59.8%.

“The story of these row-crop and articulated four-wheel-drive sales is a reflection of farmer optimism throughout North America. We’re glad to see the smaller units start to return to pace, but these big units selling are often six-figure investments for farmers, and farmers don’t make these sorts of investments without serious consideration of future market conditions,”

said Curt Blades, Senior Vice President of Ag Services at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.

Source: AEM

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says Vice President – Sales and Marketing Jeff Harmston.

“Olin Pumps are a natural fit within our current lineup of world-class foundation equipment. Our companies are perfectly aligned when it comes to values, quality of equipment, and commitment to service.”

Both ECA and ECA Canada Company will provide sales, rental, parts, and service for the entire lineup of Olin Pumps. These include Deep Foundation Ball Valve, Small Line Ball Valve, S-Tube, and Shotcrete S-Tube, which have a multitude of applications in the deep foundations and marine construction markets.

“I was flattered when I first got a call from Dave Johnston regarding the possibility of ECA adding Olin Pumps to the list of world-class brands it represents, and at the time, I had no idea as to the size and scope of the organization. I look forward to a long, mutually beneficial relationship with ECA and its customers.”

says Olinpump President Dave Swain.

ECA has been a leading supplier of foundation construction equipment in the Eastern United States and Eastern Canada for more than a century. We are the exclusive distributor for BAUER Drilling Rigs, KLEMM Anchor and Micropile Drilling Rigs, RTG Piling Rigs, and BAUER MAT Slurry Handling Systems. We also distribute HPSI Vibratory Pile Hammers, WORD International Drill Attachments, Dawson Construction Products, ALLU Ground Improvement Equipment, Pile Master Air Hammers, DIGGA Dangle Drills, Olin Pumps, and KB International synthetic polymer slurry. ECA offers sales, rentals, service, and parts from nine facilities throughout the Eastern U.S. and Eastern Canadian Provinces.

The article was written by Brian M. Fraley Fraley Construction Marketing

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Portland General Electric and Daimler Trucks North America announced the co-development of “Electric Island,” a large public charging site for medium- and heavy-duty electric commercial vehicles expected to be the first of its kind in the United States. Electric Island will help accelerate the development, testing, and deployment of zero-emissions (tank-to-wheel) commercial vehicles.

The site is under construction now near DTNA headquarters in Portland and is designed to support up to nine vehicle charging stations with charging levels of up to greater than one megawatt by the spring of 2021. Electric Island will provide DTNA, PGE, and the public the opportunity to charge light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles. Plans for more chargers, on-site energy storage, solar power generation, and a product and technology showcase building are currently being finalized.

Electric Island aims to address the intersection of vehicles and the grid, creating new opportunities for future EV drivers and utility customers. Powered by DTNA’s enrollment in PGE’s Green Future Impact renewable energy program, the site will be greenhouse gas emissions-free, including all vehicle charging.

Roger Nielsen, president, and CEO of DTNA said,

“In cooperation with PGE, and with the plan to expand electric vehicle charging right here in Portland to support not only our EV charging needs but those of other drivers in the area, we are paving the way to a brighter, cleaner CO₂-neutral future. As the largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles, we can accelerate this shift and are excited to address, holistically, the complete EV ecosystem. Daimler Trucks has made Portland our home for the past 73 years and having been born and raised in Oregon, I am incredibly proud to help make Swan Island an Electric Island.”

Maria Pope, president, and CEO of PGE said,

“Oregon’s transportation future is electric, and with global leaders like Daimler Trucks North America right here in Portland, we have the opportunity to accelerate a clean energy transition. We are excited to launch this cutting-edge partnership with DTNA, demonstrating what is possible when utilities and the automotive industry collaborate and innovate.”

Electric Island is designed to inform both DTNA’s work in commercial electric vehicle development and PGE’s work in meeting customer charging needs. The project will inform each company’s efforts by studying the future of heavy-duty charging, including:

• Use of vehicle chargers featuring power delivery of up to over one megawatt (over 4 times faster than today’s fastest light-duty vehicle chargers), enabling PGE and DTNA to develop best practices for cost-effective future deployments;

• Integration of heavy-duty charging technology into PGE’s Smart Grid, such as vehicle-to-grid technologies, second-life use of Daimler’s battery packs, and onsite energy generation; and

• Testing information technology opportunities like fleet and energy management by captive solutions and services.

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Rice has been director of projects and grants for Congressman John Shimkus (R-Ill.), who is not seeking re-election. This recent role is part of an extensive career in politics that gave Rice opportunities to get to know people and issues in manufacturing, agriculture, and the rural Midwest.

Executive Vice President Vernon Schmidt said:

“He brings a unique understanding of the industry and a deep appreciation for the companies this Association represents. He is a relationship builder with ideas on how to make our Association more indispensable to members.”

Source: Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association

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