OPINION: Stop Buying Attachments for Work You Haven't Sold
Too many contractors buy a grinder, planer, mulcher, or specialty bucket first and then go hunting for demand. That is not growth. It is trapped cash with a coupler on it.
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18 articles
How Fecon Became the Name Behind Every Serious Mulching Operation
From a small Ohio shop frustrated with bad equipment to the company that bought Vermeer's forestry mulcher line, Fecon has spent 30+ years building Bull Hogs that won't quit. Here's how they got here.
How Paladin Attachments Became the Biggest Name You Might Not Know
With nine brands, a Dover Corporation backing, and attachments on jobsites everywhere, Paladin is quietly one of the most important companies in construction equipment.
GEM Attachments: How a 12-Person Startup Became an American Manufacturing Powerhouse
Founded in 2011 with just 12 employees, GEM Attachments has grown to nearly 80 workers and 147,000 square feet of manufacturing space—all while keeping production 100% American-made.
Viking Attachments Scales Up: Inside Louisiana's Homegrown Pile Driver Manufacturer
A Morgan City native builds an American-made equipment empire, creating jobs and carrying on a family legacy in the Bayou Region.
Viking Attachments: How a Louisiana Family Business is Bringing Pile Driver Manufacturing Back to America
Morgan City's Viking Attachments expands domestic production with $160,000 investment, creating jobs and honoring a three-generation legacy in the heart of Cajun Country.
Kenco Corporation: How a Pennsylvania Company Became the Undisputed Leader in Below-the-Hook Lifting
Founded in 1984, Kenco has spent four decades engineering the lifting attachments that keep America's infrastructure projects moving. From jersey barriers to massive boulders, their USA-made products have become the gold standard for contractors and government agencies nationwide.
Diamond Mowers: How a South Dakota Manufacturer Became a Force in Heavy-Duty Land Clearing Attachments
From Sioux Falls to job sites across North America, Diamond Mowers has carved out a reputation for building some of the toughest forestry and vegetation management attachments in the industry.
FAE Group: How an Italian Family Business Became a Global Leader in Land Clearing Technology
From a small workshop in the Italian Alps to six continents, FAE Group has spent over three decades pushing the boundaries of forestry mulching and vegetation management equipment.
Premier Attachments Launches PD400 Post Driver: Compact Power for Versatile Fencing Applications
Fort Wayne manufacturer expands post driver lineup with compact model targeting contractors, farmers, and solar installers seeking efficient, damage-free post installation.
Genesis Attachments: How a Wisconsin Manufacturer Became the Global Leader in Demolition Innovation
Founded in 1997 on the shores of Lake Superior, Genesis Attachments has grown from a small shear manufacturer to a globally recognized leader in demolition, scrap processing, and recycling equipment—all while staying true to its Midwest roots.
Loftness: How a Minnesota Farm Shop Became an Employee-Owned Powerhouse in Vegetation Management
From snow blowers on a Hector farm to Battle Ax mulchers shipped worldwide, Loftness has spent nearly 70 years proving that employee ownership and specialized focus create lasting equipment brands.
Blue Diamond Attachments: How a Tennessee Manufacturer Built a National Reputation on Quality and Quick Delivery
From a startup in 1995 to a 250,000-square-foot operation shipping thousands of attachments nationwide, Blue Diamond has become the go-to source for contractors who can't afford downtime.
Fecon: How an Ohio Manufacturer Became the Global Standard in Forestry Mulching
From humble beginnings in Evendale to a 150,000+ square foot manufacturing powerhouse in Lebanon, Fecon has shipped over 25,000 mulcher heads worldwide and continues to define the vegetation management industry.
Werk-Brau: How a 1947 Ohio Blacksmith Shop Became an Attachment Industry Leader
From a small Findlay, Ohio blacksmith shop to a globally respected heavy equipment attachment manufacturer, Werk-Brau's 77-year journey offers lessons in American manufacturing resilience.
Paladin Attachments: Engineering Innovation for Modern Equipment Fleets
From humble beginnings to industry leadership—how Paladin Attachments built a reputation for durability and innovation in the competitive attachment market.
Volvo CE Acquires Leading Attachment Manufacturer in $890M Deal
Volvo Construction Equipment expands attachment portfolio with acquisition of Allied Construction Products, signaling continued industry consolidation.
Rockland Manufacturing: Engineering Attachments That Outperform the Competition
This Pennsylvania-based attachment manufacturer has built a reputation for innovative designs and indestructible construction. Here's how they do it.