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Industry Beat 18 | www.cedmag.com | Construction Equipment Distribution | June 2014 Manitou announced plans to organize into three divisions; two product divisions and a service division. The MHA Material Handling and Access product division manages the French and Italian production sites manufac- turing Manitou-branded telehandlers, rough-terrain and industrial forklifts, truck-mounted forklifts and aerial working platforms. The CE (Compact Equipment) product division optimizes the development and production of IN THE NEWS Luby Equipment Services celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2014. The company was founded as Machine Maintenance, Inc. in 1974 to repair heavy industrial equipment. Carl Walchshauser and his team of technicians repaired and serviced the equipment in any of the factories throughout Missouri and Illinois. Current President and Owner Bob Luby joined the company in 1976 when it was awarded the Gardner Denver dealership for their industrial compressors. Today, Luby Equipment is organized into three divisions that sell, rent and service equipment for the construction, oilfield and power generation markets. There are six construc- tion and three oilfield locations. "We have gone through many evolutions of product offerings and markets, but the common thread throughout all these years has been our emphasis on excellent aftermarket service," said Luby. "I am espe- cially grateful to the Luby family of employees who are the heart and soul of the company." Luby Equipment Services Celebrates 40 Years grow, despite an increase in Internet shopping. He is optimistic about heavy engineering construction spending as well as the highway reauthorization. Heavy engineering is the one sector that is expected to pass its prereces- sion peak of $280 billion in 2014. "It's impressive how well heavy engineering spending has held up," said Markstein. If the economists are right, 2014 may prove to be a breakout year for construction. But as of now, it's too soon to call. EPA and Army Corps Propose to Expand Clean Water Act Jurisdiction The Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers published a proposed rule that aims to clarify the definition of "waters of the U.S." under the Clean Water Act, which would significantly expand federal control of land and water resources across the nation – creating additional permitting and regulatory requirements. The public has until July 21 to submit written comments on the proposed rule. An EPA draft scientific report, along with the comments received, is undergoing an independent peer review by the Scientific Advisory Board Panel. The rule will not be finalized until the final version of the scientific assessment is complete. Mike Ritchey, president of CS Trucking, accepted the ACUITY Safety Award from Sue Curran (left), ACUITY Insurance Co., and April Ressler (center), owner, Teeter Group insurance agency. CS Trucking is the in-house shipping division of Curry Supply Company. The award is given to businesses that are exemplary in their partnership with ACUITY to help ensure a safe workplace. This is the first award presented in the State of Pennsylvania and is a tribute to CS Trucking's three years of outstanding safety results and commitment to providing a safe workplace. Curry Supply Shipping Division Receives Safety Award Steve Luby, Bob Luby, and Tim Luby.