Bobcat to shut down in Bismarck Dec. 23 Oct 22, 2009
Bobcat, which makes skid steer loaders and other light construction equipment, sent notices to its hourly workers this week. Spokeswoman Laura Ness Owens said the plant always has closed from Dec. 24 through the end of the year, so the ending date was not unexpected. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Despite manufacturing slowdown, Madison shows signs of growth Oct 1, 2009
While Gehl Mustang is still only making skid steer loaders a few days a month, the company has worked down much of its finished goods inventory. As the national recovery gets under way, the plant will need to start building more. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Bobcat, union reach tentative severance pact Sep 30, 2009
The West Fargo-based company makes skid steer loaders and other light construction equipment. Copyright. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Ritchie Bros. to sell large number of late model equipment items for Rodman Companies and others in Fort Worth unreserved public auction Sep 20, 2009
Auction highlights ------------------ Day 1 - September 23, 2009 -------------------------- - 240+ pickups - 110 crawler tractors - 85+ wheel loaders - 55+ rollers - 50+ compactors - 25+ crawler loaders Day 2 - September 24, 2009 -------------------------- - 115+ hydraulic excavators - 115 loader backhoes - 95+ forklifts - 55+ skid steer loaders - 30 trenchers - 25+ rough terrain cranes Day 3 - September 25, 2009 -------------------------- - 370+ trailers - 260+ truck tractors - 110+ frac tanks... (PR Newswire)
Bobcat closing Bismarck plant Sep 4, 2009
facts wrote on Sep 3, 2009 10:31 PM:" Doosan is not going to move Skid Steer loaders over seas anytime soon. Most of the loaders built in north america are sold in north america. Believe it or not, shipping is a big part of product costs. I know for a fact that products were moved to Czech and the only real cost savings was the reduced/eliminated shipping. The manufacturing costs are very similar. Material costs are huge in these machines, labor is peanuts here or there in the grand scheme. You... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Bobcat lays off 195 in North Dakota Aug 7, 2009
Maybe the state of ND with all that surplus of money should update their skid steer loaders, and order a large number from Bobcat to show their support for a company originally from ND. " Joe Whammy wrote on Aug 6, 2009 9:44 AM:" Tough break for Bobcat. It won't be long before the company gets bought out oversees. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Energy firms set to sell off equipment Jun 30, 2009
Items including trailers, trucks, tractors, skid steer loaders and 25 hydraulic excavators will be on the auction block. Sellers include 11 local companies in construction, mining, ranching, oil and gas. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Bobcat limiting work during June, July Jun 4, 2009
Up to $4,750 Rebate on Bobcat Skid Steer Loaders. Offer Ends June 14. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Ritchie Bros. buyers break internet participation record at Las Vegas unreserved auction May 4, 2009
They had over 200 equipment items to sell, including wheel loaders, skid steer loaders, transportation and trucking equipment - and instead of selling it all privately, they turned to Ritchie Bros. just three weeks prior to the auction. (Canada Newswire)
Bobcat lays off workers at 2 ND plants Apr 29, 2009
Some of the workers at the plants, which make skid steer loaders and other construction equipment, got word of the layoffs as they prepared to start their shift Monday, a state labor official said. The layoffs include 134 workers at Bobcat s Gwinner plant and 112 at the Bismarck plant, union and city officials said. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Racine County hydraulics firm expands Mar 25, 2009
New markets include skid steer loaders, turf equipment and fork-lift trucks. Poclain, with headquarters in Verberie, France, is the industry-leading manufacturer of hydraulic radial piston cam lobe motors. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Farm building fire causes $1M in damages Feb 12, 2009
The structure housed six farm trailers, two skid steer loaders and miscellaneous farm equipment, the fire marshals office said. Lynn Kendle has worked on the farm, owned by his father, Harry Kendle, all his life. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Damage from two fires tops $1.1 million Feb 11, 2009
The structure housed six farm trailers, two skid steer loaders and other miscellaneous farm equipment, the fire marshals office said. Eighty-five firefighters from Funkstown, Mt. Aetna, Boonsboro, Hagerstown, Smithsburg, Fairplay, Halfway, Clear Spring, Longmeadow, Leitersburg, Independent Hose, Marion, Pa. (The Herald-Mail Online)
