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Link Manufacturing, Ltd. attended CONEXPO-CON/AGG trade show last week. The show is North America’s largest construction trade show. Held every three years in Las Vegas, this massive event features the latest equipment advances and newest technology applications in every aspect of construction.

Although it had been on people’s radar for a while, beginning on January 1 of this year fleet owners and operators in New York were greeted with DLN#14-01. This new regulation requires truck model years 2005 and older operating under the Divisible Load permits to meet the following requirements: All vehicles that have a lift …

Like many off-highway vehicles, the sophistication of agriculture equipment has advanced exponentially in recent years. We’ve entered the era of precision agriculture, complete with cabs equipped with GPS systems, internet connectivity, and sensors that monitor everything from fuel usage to the nutrient content of the soil. The dashboards of modern sprayers, tractors, combines, harvesters, and …

One of the main truths in business is people want their orders delivered fast. Consumer-based e-commerce sites have conditioned us to expect delivery windows that seem to be shrinking by the day. Link recognizes that the truck industry is trending in the same direction. Customers want their orders in their hands as quickly as possible. …

At Link Manufacturing, we believe doing the right thing in every situation always pays off. It’s what creates long lasting relationships, which are the cornerstone of success, for Link and our business partners. Throughout Link’s long history we have been guided by two principals: trustworthiness and dependability. These principals have always been part of our …

As many of you know, Denny Michels retired at the end of 2017 and I took on the role of president at Link Manufacturing beginning January 1st. I want to take a moment today to reflect on some of the key achievements we accomplished in 2017, and what’s in store for Link in the year …

As we head into the new year, drivers and fleet owners are analyzing expenses and looking for opportunities to cut costs and operate more efficiently. Three of the biggest expenses they face are insurance, fuel and tires. While we can’t help with insurance premiums, installing the Cat’s Eye tire pressure monitoring system helps improve fuel …

Both coworker safety and product quality are deeply imbedded in the culture at Link. Our pledge is to provide great products; superior service and support; outstanding product quality, and consistent on time delivery to every customer. This can only be accomplished through core values and guiding principles where safety and product quality play a prominent …

I’m not sure whether our customer-centric culture started on purpose or just evolved over a period of time. While I’d like to take credit for the idea and its evolution, the culture at Link is undoubtedly the result of a tremendous effort from many players on our team. When you think about our rural geographic …

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It not only provides us an opportunity to gather with family and friends, but to also reflect upon everything we have to be thankful for. At Link Manufacturing, this includes great customers and tremendous employees. With this sense of gratitude, we are able to give back. I’m proud …