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Amogy Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Amogy , provider of mature, scalable, and efficient ammonia-to-power solutions, has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Amogy , provider of mature, scalable, and efficient ammonia-to-power solutions, has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024.
  • Alongside the World's 50 Most Innovative Companies, Fast Company recognizes 606 organizations across 58 sectors and regions.
  • The World's Most Innovative Companies stands as Fast Company's hallmark franchise and one of the year's most anticipated editorial efforts.
  • Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies package is available online , as well as in-app form via iTunes, and on newsstands beginning March 26.

U.S. Used Planter Market Now Covered in Sandhills Global's Monthly Equipment, Truck, and Trailer Market Reports

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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In its newest market reports, which now include a report dedicated to the U.S. used planter market, Sandhills observed a continuation of this trend.

Key Points: 
  • In its newest market reports, which now include a report dedicated to the U.S. used planter market, Sandhills observed a continuation of this trend.
  • The key metric used in all of Sandhills' market reports is the Sandhills Equipment Value Index (EVI).
  • Sandhills market reports highlight the most significant changes in Sandhills' used heavy-duty truck, semitrailer, farm machinery, and construction equipment markets.
  • Sandhills now offers a market report for the U.S. used planter market, which monitors trends among John Deere, Case IH, and Kinze planters.

Late-Model Inventory Accumulating on Dealers' Lots as More New Equipment Enters the Market

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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The key metric used in all of Sandhills' market reports is the Sandhills Equipment Value Index (EVI).

Key Points: 
  • The key metric used in all of Sandhills' market reports is the Sandhills Equipment Value Index (EVI).
  • The Sandhills EVI data include equipment available in auction and retail markets, as well as model year equipment actively in use.
  • Sandhills market reports highlight the most significant changes in Sandhills' used heavy-duty truck, semitrailer, farm machinery, and construction equipment markets.
  • Sandhills has observed pronounced growth in late-model farm equipment availability as new equipment enters the market.

Law Firm Seeking Witnesses for Truck Accident Case in Bridgewater NJ

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Friday, January 26, 2024
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BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RAM Law is actively seeking witnesses to a recent truck accident that occurred on January 16, 2024, at 21 Finderne Ave in Bridgewater.

Key Points: 
  • BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RAM Law is actively seeking witnesses to a recent truck accident that occurred on January 16, 2024, at 21 Finderne Ave in Bridgewater.
  • RAM Law is representing the injured parties and is urging anyone who witnessed the accident or has information related to the incident to contact Tyler Hall, RAM Law Attorney representing the victim, at 908-448-2560 or [email protected] .
  • Eyewitness accounts are critical in building a comprehensive understanding of the events leading up to the accident.
  • The occupant of the building, a 63-year-old Bridgewater woman, was trapped in the building and rescued by police officers on the scene.

Attorney Amy Witherite Warns About the Danger of Driverless Cars and Trucks on Georgia Roads

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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The 80,000-pound tractor-trailer sharing the road with you may not have a driver behind the wheel.

Key Points: 
  • The 80,000-pound tractor-trailer sharing the road with you may not have a driver behind the wheel.
  • A recently opened trucking facility in Villa Rica, Georgia, was created to serve autonomous trucks driving the heavily traveled Dallas-to-Atlanta corridor.
  • Georgia law allows the operation of autonomous vehicles without an operator or driver.
  • The first crash occurred in 2016, when a Tesla plowed under a semi-truck on a U.S. route in Florida.

Rising Inventories and Decreasing Values Persist for Used Heavy-Duty Trucks and Trailers

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Monday, November 6, 2023
EVI, M/M, Growth, YOY, Acquisition, Sandhills Global, Semi-trailer, Warehouse, Auction, Self storage, Silviculture, Sandhills

By contrast, the other markets have been weak, with current asking and auction values falling below year-ago levels.

Key Points: 
  • By contrast, the other markets have been weak, with current asking and auction values falling below year-ago levels.
  • The supply of used heavy-duty trucks in the U.S. has been rising for several months with inventory levels reaching a 46.71% year-over-year increase in October.
  • However, the market has not responded with strong demand for the abundance of used trucks, as illustrated by 18 months of consecutive declines in asking and auction values.
  • Asking and auction values were both lower in October than they were last year, reflecting a weak overall market for used heavy-duty trucks.

TRP Names Ted Saltzman as Vice President of Sales to Spearhead New Business Development, Signifying Further Expansion Into Heavy-Duty Trailer Sector

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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DALLAS, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TRP International, the recognized premier axle component manufacturer for light- to medium-duty trailers in North America, announced today the appointment of Ted Saltzman as vice president of sales to lead the company's new business development efforts. This move signals TRP's strategic intent to venture aggressively into the heavy-duty trailer segment while also maintaining its renowned service standards for its existing clientele, including axle manufacturers, boat trailer manufacturers, open and enclosed trailer manufacturers, agricultural implement manufacturers, specialty vehicle manufacturers and aftermarket component distributors.

Key Points: 
  • – Chris Mileger
    Chris Mileger, president of TRP, articulated the significance of Saltzman's role: "Ted's presence will invigorate our existing efforts and accelerate our ability to meet our strategic objectives.
  • Its considerable expertise enables TRP to serve the largest axle OEMs in the country, along with trailer manufacturers and the trailer aftermarket distribution channel.
  • Prior to joining TRP, Saltzman held executive sales positions with Hubbard-Hall, a manufacturer of metal finishing chemicals, and Optronics International, a vehicle lighting manufacturer.
  • "Ted will help us as we expand from our focus on running gear components to the broader category of frame components."

Late-Model High-Horsepower Tractors Pile Up as Inventory Continues Rising Among Equipment, Trucks, and Trailers

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Pressure, Tractor, Chelsea Handler, M/M, YOY, EVI, Acquisition, Semi-trailer, HP, Sandhills Global, Auction, Online shopping, Silviculture, Warehouse, Sandhills

As reported last month, these inventory increases have led to lower auction values and a wider spread between asking and auction values.

Key Points: 
  • As reported last month, these inventory increases have led to lower auction values and a wider spread between asking and auction values.
  • Inventory levels of used farm equipment continue to rise after several consecutive months of increases, driven mainly by high-HP tractors.
  • Sandhills has observed a surge in used high-HP tractor inventory levels since Q2 2023, especially in 2022 model year row crop tractors.
  • Among high-HP tractors overall, September inventory levels were almost double what they were last year, up 84.91% YOY.

Hurricane Idalia: Food Lion Feeds Donates $20,000 to Address Critical Needs in Southern Georgia

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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SALISBURY, N.C., Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Food Lion Feeds is committing $20,000 to assist with disaster recovery and relief efforts from Hurricane Idalia following flooding and power outages that impacted southern Georgia communities.

Key Points: 
  • SALISBURY, N.C., Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Food Lion Feeds is committing $20,000 to assist with disaster recovery and relief efforts from Hurricane Idalia following flooding and power outages that impacted southern Georgia communities.
  • Food Lion Feeds was founded in 2014 by Food Lion, an omnichannel grocery retailer, to address food insecurity in the towns and cities it serves.
  • “We’re honored to support American Red Cross in their disaster and response efforts,” said Kevin Durkee, Manager, Food Lion Feeds, Food Lion.
  • In addition to the donation to American Red Cross, Food Lion Feeds assisted its partner food bank , Second Harvest of South Georgia, in Valdosta, GA, by providing a semitrailer of 19 pallets of water.

Equipment Value Decreases Accelerating Across Industries

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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The key metric used in all of Sandhills' market reports is the Sandhills Equipment Value Index (EVI).

Key Points: 
  • The key metric used in all of Sandhills' market reports is the Sandhills Equipment Value Index (EVI).
  • The Sandhills EVI data include equipment available in auction and retail markets as well as model year equipment actively in use.
  • A downward trend continued for both asking and auction values, with dry van semitrailers exhibiting the most significant M/M value decreases in August.
  • While used medium-duty truck asking values have continued to fall, auction value decreases have paused for a few months.