Archive for August, 2014

Walker Miller Equipment is now FDOT DBE Certified!

August 22, 2014

Walker Miller Equipment Company is pleased to announce we are now FDOT DBE certified! FDOT DBE certifying members include (in addition to FDOT) : Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA)   Hillsborough County Aviation Authority (HCAA)   Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA)   City of Tallahassee   Key West International & Florida Keys Marathon Airports   Miami-Dade, Broward […]

Allmand Bros., Inc. Acquired by Briggs & Stratton Corporation

  On August 14, Briggs & Stratton Corporation officially acquired Allmand Brothers, Inc. and the acquisition is expected to close within a month.  Briggs & Stratton Corporation is the world’s largest producer of gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment, including portable generators and pressure washers, while Allmand Brothers, Inc. designs and manufactures portable light towers, […]

Wacker Neuson Vertical Digging System

August 20, 2014

Very cool video about Wacker Neuson’s Vertical Digging system! It was recently featured at our Wacker Neuson Roadshow. •Zero tail swing for working in confined spaces •Large operator station for easy access and operator comfort. Adjustable armrests and seat provide the operator with an ergonomic and comfortable working environment. •Optional Vertical Digging System (VDS): It […]

Handshake 101

August 15, 2014

   “Ninety percent of what we think about a person is determined in the first ninety seconds we meet them” –Anonymous. How is your handshake? Are you a bone crusher? Are your hands damp?  Do you use both hands? Here are  3 simple steps to a great handshake. 1.  Extend your hand vertically or between 90-100 […]

The Dog Days are Here

August 6, 2014

The construction site is a dangerous place and safety is a priority. However, you can’t see one of the biggest dangers that affect workers, but, you can feel it.  HEAT!  Construction workers and landscapers routinely endure the heat of summer and are at risk. Employees who must wear heavy protective gear such as metal processing/foundry workers […]