REIC acquires Bigfork Rentals

Rental Equipment Investment Corp. (REIC), a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, LLC, has announced its acquisition of Bigfork Rentals, Inc., based in Kalispell, Montana. This move is part of REIC’s strategic aim to expand its footprint in Montana, enhancing its rental equipment offerings and market presence. Kinderhook Industries, known for its focus on middle-market businesses, supports REIC in leveraging growth opportunities...

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Ampure appoints D.J. Gregory to newly created President of Industrial PosiCharge position

Gregory to oversee the Material Handling and Ground Service Equipment business units Ampure, an innovative provider of electric vehicle (EV) and industrial charging solutions, formerly known as Webasto Charging Systems, has announced the selection of D.J. Gregory to the newly created role of President of Industrial PosiCharge (IPC). Gregory will oversee and provide expertise to the industry’s leading Material Handling and Ground...

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ORBIS reaches $1 Million in golf outing donations to benefit children

2024 event raises over $370,000 to support practitioners and patients in the Pediatric Simulation and Resuscitation Program ORBIS® Corporation, a global provider of reusable packaging solutions, hosted its fourth annual ORBIS Good Days for Kids golf outing that raised over $370,000 for the Children’s Wisconsin Pediatric Simulation and Resuscitation Program, the region’s only independent health care system dedicated to the health and...

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CLARK brings global headquarters to America

CLARK Material Handling has announced the establishment of its global headquarters in the United States. This move returns a premier American brand, the creator of the modern forklift, back to the U.S. and lays the foundation for a global growth strategy that begins with a homecoming. CLARK’s global headquarters will merge with CLARK Material Handling Company (CMHC), North American operations, leveraging the strengths of both...

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H&E opens new branch in Columbus Ohio

Effective June 24, 2024, H&E Rentals (H&E) announces the opening of its Columbus branch, the company’s first general rental location in the state of Ohio. H&E now operates in 31 states, and it has opened 21 new branches across the country and acquired nine others in just over a year. The facility is located at 2845 Fisher Road, Columbus, OH 43204-3539, phone 614 407-9900.  It includes a fully fenced yard area, offices, and...

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JLG named one of The Washington Post’s 2024 Top Workplaces

Recognized as a top-ranked company in the Washington D.C. area for its unique Workplace Culture JLG Industries, Inc., a global manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and telehandlers, has been named one of The Washington Post’s 2024 Top Workplaces in the Washington, D.C. area. Selection is based solely on employee feedback gathered through an anonymous third-party survey administered by research partner Energage, LLC,...

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Felling Trailers Inc. hosts National Tour Stop for AEM Manufacturing Express

AEM member Felling Trailers, Inc., along with its team members, will be recognized as an industry leader for their contributions to the local community and manufacturing industry. It will highlight Felling’s initiative to provide high-level training through their weld training center, state-of-the-art powder coat facility, and throughout their plant. From our humble start as a small midwestern welding shop to one of North America’s...

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