Business & Industry

What You missed at Conexpo: John Deere’s P-Tier Motor Grade Machine

Posted: March 13, 2026

Categories: Business & Industry

Tags: john deere, deere, ConExpo 2026, conexpo

ConEquip is back from ConExpo 2026 in Vegas, and we’re here to let you in on the new machines, upgrades, and other shenanigans from the show. We spoke with Lauren from John Deere about their P-Teir Motor Grade Machines, and here is what she had to say....

Tips From a ConEXPO Second-Timer

Posted: March 10, 2026

Categories: Business & Industry

Tags: Convention tips, ConExpo 2026, conexpo, conequip parts

Author: Andrew Stoffel

Meet Andrew

I was lucky enough to get to go back to ConEXPO for a second time with ConEquip! This time around, I went in a bit more prepared, but still came back just as sore. If you plan to go to ConExpo, MineXPO, or any other large convention in Las Vegas, here are some tips for you.

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Quarter Two In the Books: How Each Industry Giant Fared in the Second Quarter

Posted: August 25, 2025

Categories: Business & Industry

Tags: Quarter two financial report, financial report, construction industry

Recently, major players in the construction world released their financial reports for the second quarter of 2025. Here’s the rundown. ...

Volvo Expands Its North American Production

Posted: August 01, 2025

Categories: Business & Industry

Tags: volvo equipment, volvo, construction technology, construction tech

Volvo Construction announced in June that it is expanding its North American production in response to increased global demand and strain on global supply chains. Here’s what you need to know about this expansion....

A Little R&R: Inside Final Drive Center's Repair and Return Program

Posted: June 11, 2025

Categories: Business & Industry

Tags: swing motor, swing drive, southwest equipment, sep, repair and return, repair, rebuilt parts, rebuilt final drives, mini excavator, heavy equipment final drive, Final Drive Center, FDC, excavator, dozers, construction parts

Final Drive Center (FDC)was founded as an additional avenue for customers to source replacement parts for their excavators, dozers, and other heavy machinery. Though calling them replacement parts isn’t exactly accurate, since what FDC does best is take customer’s existing non-functional final drives or swing drives and repair them rather than purchasing something...

Learn from the Leaders: What You Can Learn From Construction Giants

Posted: May 20, 2025

Categories: Business & Industry

Tags: project management, construction workers, construction work, construction management, construction jobs, construction industry

Learn from the Leaders: What You Can Learn From Construction Giants

It’s rare for a company to hit a fifty-year anniversary, let alone a hundred. But there’s a lot to be learned from long-standing companies like Bancroft Construction, SPC Mechanical, and Morrison Construction Company, who have all hit milestone years in 2025. Here’s what you can learn from their...

The Evolution of Daewoo to Doosan and Now Develon: A Look at the Rebranding Journey

Posted: February 12, 2025

Categories: Business & Industry

Tags: heavy equipment, doosan construction equipment, doosan, develon construction equipment, develon, daewoo construction equipment, daewoo

Author: Jeff Mitri

The heavy equipment industry has seen several major rebrands over the years, but few have been as significant as the transition from and now to Develon.

Used vs. New Equipment: Which Is the Better Investment for Contractors?

Posted: January 23, 2025

Categories: Business & Industry

Tags: used heavy equipment parts, used heavy equipment, salvaged heavy equipment parts, new heavy equipment, caterpillar, #caterpillar

Author: Jeff Mitri

When acquiring construction equipment, businesses often face the decision between purchasing new or used machinery. Each option presents distinct advantages and drawbacks...

The Parts Supply Process for Large Mining Companies: Challenges and Opportunities

Posted: December 31, 2024

Categories: Business & Industry

Tags: volvo ce, mining trucks, mining procurement, mining parts suppliers, mining parts, mining equipment, heavy equipment parts suppliers, caterpillar, cat mining

Author: Jeff Mitri

Mining companies operate on a massive scale, with heavy equipment serving as the backbone of their operations. To maintain efficiency and reduce downtime, many of these compani...