ENGINEERING TECH, CONSTRUCTION
Kinley Construction | January 31, 2023
Kinley Construction recently announced the launch of Kinley Advanced Technical Services (KATS), a division for rotating equipment parts, servicing and maintenance.
KATS provides solutions to multiple industries and works together with Kinley's railroad, aviation, energy, and government divisions. The division has built a regional headquarters in Wellsville, New York, and has created new jobs in the region by re-opening a facility that was previously closed by a company working in the same industry in 2020.
Mark Vitale, Kinley Construction's current Chief Operating Officer, will also serve as President of KATS. Vitale has over 20 years of expertise in the supply chain, operations, engineering, design, and safety with several manufacturing companies.
Kinley Construction's Chief Operating Officer, Mark Vitale, commented, "I'm tremendously excited about the opportunity and niche KATS fills for rotating equipment." He added, "For key industries, including Kinley Construction customers, KATS is meeting a critical need that's not widely available today."
(Source – PR Newswire)
Kinley Construction's CEO Jimmy Kinley commented, "As a family and company with deep roots in Western New York, we're elated to re-open this facility to serve the oil, gas and power generation markets and drive new job growth in Allegany County. This aligns with our expansion goals and enables us to take advantage of some of the best people and talent in the country—something we've been doing for over 100 years in this region."
(Source – PR Newswire)
About Kinley Construction
Founded in 1990, Kinley Construction is a premier general contractor in mechanical fueling. The Kinley family has continued in the oil and gas sector for over 110 years. Built from that experience, Kinley Construction is now a leading industrial fuelling contractor and has since completed thousands of projects. The company specializes in midstream terminals, bulk storage facilities, hydrant fueling facilities, diesel fueling platforms, industrial waste systems and other related industrial projects for railroads, airports, the government, energy, environment and international clients.
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CONSTRUCTION
Empire Southwest | November 15, 2022
Arizona-based Empire Southwest (“Empire”), the Cat dealer serving the service territory of Arizona and Southeastern California, has agreed to acquire Nevada-based Cashman Equipment (“Cashman”), the Cat dealer serving the service territory of Nevada and parts of Eastern California.
Empire and Cashman are both third-generation, family-owned Cat dealers. They share similar rich histories, values-driven corporate cultures, and strong reputations for exceptional customer and community service. Empire, which was founded in 1950, operates 22 dealership locations; Cashman, founded in 1931, operates 7 locations. Together, the combined dealership will be positioned to provide even stronger service and solutions to clients in the construction, mining, energy, agricultural, and industrial sectors as well as expanded capabilities to serve one of the country’s fastest growing areas.
“We have tremendous respect and admiration for MaryKaye Cashman and her team. Cashman is a very high performing dealership that has been dedicated to their people, customers, and communities for generations. We are honored and humbled by the trust MaryKaye and Caterpillar have placed in us. Like Empire, the Cashman organization is full of amazing men and women who are committed to making things better. I’m confident that the new combined team will take the business in both service territories to new levels of client success by building on the industry-leading strengths of both dealerships.”
-Jeff Whiteman President, and CEOEmpire.
MaryKaye Cashman, Owner, CEO & Chairman of Cashman Equipment, said, Since taking the reins of the company in 1995, I have dedicated my life to Cashman Equipment and our fantastic team, which has done such exceptional work supporting our customers and rallying around me in my unique and new role as the head of a Cat dealership. Empire has long had a reputation for excellence among Cat dealers and, as I pursue a new chapter in my life, it is an exciting opportunity for our teams to be able to join forces. I have known the Whiteman family for decades and appreciate not just what their company does but how they have built it – with honesty, respect, and integrity, and with employees and customers always at the center. Our cultures and values share a lot of common ground, and I know that our team members will thrive in this new, combined business that will deliver even more for the customers and communities we serve.
This transaction is expected to close in December 2022. The combined company will be led by Empire’s current CEO Jeff Whiteman and will continue to provide exceptional support to its clients while focusing on growing the business and attracting great people in one of the country’s fastest growing regions. All Cashman and Empire employees will be important for the continued success of the combined company.
About Empire Southwest:
Empire Southwest is an authorized Cat® dealer for heavy equipment and power systems throughout Arizona and Southeastern California. In addition, Empire is a provider of Tier 1 commercial solar products and microgrids, an authorized AGCO equipment dealer representing Fendt and Massey Ferguson, an authorized Trimble dealer through SITECH Southwest, and a premiere distributor of Maintainer, Trail King and other leading truck and trailer brands. The third-generation, family-owned company was founded in 1950 and has over 2,300 employees across 22 locations.
About Cashman Equipment:
Founded in 1931 by James "Big Jim" Cashman, Cashman Equipment is one of the highest-rated Cat equipment dealers in North America. A full-service dealership, Cashman provides new and used equipment for sale and rental, as well as high-quality parts and service to construction, paving, mining, truck engine, technology, and power system industries throughout Nevada and the Eastern Sierras.
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CONSTRUCTION
CRH | November 25, 2022
Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, has acquired the packaging operations of Sterling Sand and the soil business of Soil Mender Products. The acquisitions of its co-packing partners enable Oldcastle APG to extend its geographic position and production capabilities in high-demand, high-growth markets to best serve its customers.
With operations in South Carolina and North Carolina, Sterling Sand is a leading regional manufacturer and distributor of specialty sands for industrial, construction, recreation and other end-market uses. An established co-packer for Oldcastle APG's Techniseal business, Sterling Sand is a key partner in the bagging and distribution of its polymeric sand products for customers in the Southeast US. The acquisition of Sterling Sand's packaging operations will enable Techniseal to achieve increased production capacity and market share growth potential in southeastern markets.
Soil Mender Products is a leading regional manufacturer of lawn and garden solutions that promote soil health, biodiversity and outdoor aesthetics while supporting a thriving ecosystem. Located in northwestern Texas, it operates as a co-packer for Oldcastle APG's large retail customers in the Texas market. Soil Mender's advantageous geographic position, coupled with its exceptional product offerings and industry knowledge, effectively strengthen Oldcastle APG's Lawn & Garden business in the region.
"As North America's leading provider of integrated and sustainable outdoor living solutions, we are excited to welcome Sterling Sand and Soil Mender Products to the APG Family as we enhance our Techniseal and Lawn & Garden manufacturing capabilities, With increased production and growth in the Carolinas, Texas and surrounding markets, we can continue to provide end-to-end outdoor living solutions to customers across the country."
-Tim Ortman, President, Oldcastle APG.
About Oldcastle APG:
Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an international provider of outdoor living and building materials, with industry-leading positions in hardscapes, concrete masonry, fencing and railing, bagged dry mixes, lawn and garden, pool finishes and composite decking. Oldcastle APG's signature brand portfolio includes Belgard, Echelon, Barrette Outdoor Living, Sakrete, Pebble Technology International and MoistureShield.
About CRH:
CRH is the leading building materials business in the world, employing c.73,000 people at c.3,200 operating locations in 29 countries. It is the largest building materials business in North America and in Europe and also has regional positions in Asia. CRH manufactures and supplies a range of integrated building materials, products and innovative end-to-end solutions which can be found throughout the built environment in a wide range of construction projects from major public infrastructure to homes and commercial buildings. A Fortune 500 company, CRH is a constituent member of the FTSE 100 Index, the EURO STOXX 50 Index, the ISEQ 20 and the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) Europe. CRH is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies.
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