Idle Reduction

Saving fuel is not the only benefit By Justin Smith Ever wondered why the reduction of idle time is always a hot topic? Have you ever...

Reconditioned & Ready

DEUTZ Corporation will provide JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation Company, with DEUTZ Xchange remanufactured engines for JLG’s aerial work platform (AWP) reconditioning program. “JLG...

Tips for Making a Welding Gun Last on the Jobsite

When it comes to MIG or flux-cored (FCAW) welding on the jobsite, selecting the right gun for the application and following some basic maintenance...

Tire Savvy

By Ryan Lopes Just like a building or a road—or any contracting job—the quality of a tire is a factor of good design, good materials,...
Proxy Tech

Equipment Repair Evolution Revolution: Part 2

In the first installment of this article, the nature of a Proxy Tech program for various industries needing additional maintenance support that goes beyond...

The Case for Equipment Maintenance Management

Many companies overlook the opportunity to save money, decrease costs, and increase profits through effective management of fleet/equipment operating costs (fuel, repairs, parts, personnel,...

Crack Sealing Correctly

In the 1990s, the Federal Highway Administration conducted an ambitious test spanning several years at five locations across the US and Canada. The goal...

A Pygmy’s Journey: Part 2 of 2

In part one of this article, we shared a primer on cost containment and looked at reducing the cost of maintenance without losing the...

7 Strategies to Help You Reduce Maintenance Management Costs

The cost of equipment and facility management can run pretty high in businesses of every size, and managers or supervisors are always looking for...

Crafco Synergy

From its humble beginnings in 1976, Crafco has grown into the world’s most recognized and trusted materials and equipment manufacturer for pavement preservation products....