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I love this…..Caterpillar says no more construction equipment for you Iran.

“Caterpillar, the giant American construction equipment company, has announced it will make sure its earth movers and bulldozers no longer end up in Iranian hands.”

Caterpillar wants to be sure that none of their construction equipment will be used to help build Iran’s nuclear facilities. In doing so, they are prohibiting any of their dealers to sell Caterpillar equipment to Iran.

If you need construction equipment in the Orlando area, give Walker Miller a call……..407-299-2620

The Miami-Dade police uncovered a huge construction equipment theft operation. Apparently, the thieves would steal cars just for the construction equipment inside. The cars were left abandoned and most of the equipment was being sold at local flea markets. I can’t imagine loosing my tools and my car at the same time.  Orlando construction equipment owners might want to take your tools in at night.

Read the construction equipment theft article.

Have you seen our construction and rental equipment page lately? We have many more products listed. If you  need more information on any of our products please call:

Phone 407-299-2620

According to a McGraw-Hill report, for the first time since 2005, Florida’s home construction industry can report a 5% increase. Their report also stated:

“Residential construction starts are expected to grow 14 percent, to $8.9 billion in 2010, with single-family housing rising 17 percent, to $7.6 billion, and multifamily housing declining 1 percent, to $1.3 billion.”

Good news for the Orlando, home construction industry! Read the report at Florida Construction Article.

Check out our Mayco C30HD Series Concrete Pump Repair Guide video series.

Have a great weekend!

This is a great opportunity to show your support for the future of our industry plus showcase your company!

“The event that began as a partnership between the Federal Highway Administration, the Florida Department of Transportation, the Florida Transportation Builders Association, and the Mid-Florida Utilities& Transportation Contractors Association to reach out to high school seniors that were undecided as to a career path, has grown to include comprehensive multi-day events in Orlando, Tampa, and Fort Lauderdale.”

Eighth Annual Central Florida Construction Career Days in Orlando on April 13-15, 2010 at the Central Florida Fairgrounds in Orlando.

Sign up, rent or bring your construction equipment, and have a great time!

Orlando Construction Career Day

Register

Finally, good news for the construction industry!  Not only will the Sunrail stations need to be built but think about the areas surrounding those stations.

I am familiar with one particular area in Lake Mary, FL. where a station is going to be built. The city has huge plans for the whole downtown corridor surrounding the station. This is great news for many communities from Volusia to Osceola County. Great news for many of our Orlando and Central Florida construction contractors too!!

“The project is expected to create thousands of jobs over the next 30 years and billions in economic activity.”

Here is the Sunrail Construction article.

Remember, Walker Miller is the largest independent dealer in the State of Florida for many major equipment manufacturers. We rent or sell all types of construction equipment on a daily, weekly and monthly basis in and around the Orlando area.

For more information contact us today by calling 1-877-299-2620. Se Habla Espanol.

Severe Weather Awareness Week is an opportunity for Floridians to learn about the various weather hazards that frequently impact the state and how cities and businesses can prepare for these natural events. Florida ranks number one in the US for the amount of storms received per year. I was amazed to learn that Florida ranks fourth in the nation for the number of tornadoes formed and damage caused by tornadoes. Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas take the first through third positions.

Learn more about Florida Weather.

With these thunderstorms and tornadoes, comes flooding and damage. Flood damage is of particular concern, as much of Florida is considered flood prone. In 2006, many areas in the city of DeBary were under water. Mayor George Coleman and City Manager Maryann Courson reported that there were 125 homes flooded or under the threat of flooding. As many as 40 pumps were being used to manage the water.

As the Florida storm season fires up, it is a good idea to plan for such events. Walker Miller Equipment Company has the rental construction equipment you need to get your city or job site up and running again. We can rent, or your Municipality can purchase, the heavy equipment, pumps, and generators needed after the storm has passed. Plus, we carry the parts to fix your existing construction equipment. For more information, contact Walker Miller Construction Company at 407-299-2620.

At Walker Miller Equipment Company, Inc. we do not ask our favorite customers or vendors to support our charities of choice, however we would like to share with our customers how their business with us touches the world.  Our greatest privilege  is to support Medical Ministry International and the medical missionary work of Dr. Steve Miller, the son of Walker Miller.  Steve is a trauma surgeon and just recently finished a hand fellowship to now specialize in hand surgery.  He has used that new expertise in Burundi in Africa where he has just finished a two week trip.  After only two days in Burundi Steve emailed us to say that he had already done over 15 surgeries and had over 100 consultations.  His stories are sometimes very sad, but he also has great stories where his work made a monumental difference in a child’s life.  We all do not have his talent, but we do feel like we are a small part of his success.  So…we thank you, our customers for giving us that opportunity.  Have a great day!

Well…..now I begin my first blog.  I am a woman in the construction equipment industry and have worked in this industry for over 29 years.  It’s funny….I continue to learn every day and two weeks ago I learned that we sell incredibly good landscaping equipment from Stihl.  I always knew that Stihl made the ultimate construction equipment…..as we have been a dealer for over 25 years.  They have great concrete saws, blades, chain saws, etc., but it took my sister in law, Janet, a school teacher, to teach me that Stihl makes the ultimate landscaping equipment.  She tried her neighbors Stihl hedge shears and was hooked.  She said they were incredible and she had to have them immediately.  How funny!  When we picked them up from our local Stihl distributor the whole office wanted to check them out.  They really were impressive.  So….this begins my journey of telling you what I have learned in almost 30 years in this industry.  I hope it helps you in some way.   Have a great day!

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