The looming potential Longshoreman Strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) on the U.S. East Coast, set for October 1, 2024, could significantly disrupt the supply chain for heavy equipment undercarriage parts. The ILA, representing 45,000 dockworkers, is in negotiations…
Transitioning to Steel Tracks .com: VIQAN’s Strategic Shift in the Heavy Equipment Industry After over 15 years at the helm of VIQAN, a supplier of rubber tracks, steel tracks, and various undercarriage parts for construction equipment, a pivotal shift is…
The customer’s Takeuchi TB1140 excavator experienced a “malfunction” when its right rubber track snapped during loading onto a trailer. Customer called in to inquire about the cost implications of replacing the entire undercarriage and transitioning from rubber to steel tracks.…
