RACINE, Wis., June 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- CASE
Construction Equipment has awarded the $25,000 Dire States Equipment Grant to Quincy
Township, Pennsylvania for
replacement/repair work on the Old Forge Bridge. The bridge weight
limits have been lowered each of the last five years due to its
deteriorating condition, risking access to residents, as well as
fire departments, ambulances, police and school busses. The
neighboring region of South
Mountain also hosts a number of camps and facilities –
including a Pennsylvania National Guard training center – that
relies on access to the region from the bridge.
The 2017 grant, launched at CONEXPO/CON-AGG 2017, will provide
the township with $25,000 in free
equipment rental for the project through CASE dealer Groff
Tractor.
"Dire States was built on the concept of improving state and
local infrastructure, and the positive personal and economic effect
that infrastructure development has on rural communities – even
when it comes to a single bridge," says Scott Harris, vice president – North America, CASE Construction Equipment.
"This project in Pennsylvania
represents exactly the type of impact CASE is looking to create
with Dire States."
He also noted the significance of the project in Pennsylvania.
"Some of our first Dire States events were held in Pennsylvania, so having the 2017 winner come
from the state feels like we're coming full circle."
The grant was awarded after soliciting submissions nationwide
from local communities to use heavy equipment to improve a critical
piece of local infrastructure. A committee of representatives from
CASE chose the winner. For more information on Dire States, and to
see how the grant is being put to use, visit DireStates.com and
follow along on Twitter and Facebook.
CASE Construction Equipment sells and supports a full line of
construction equipment around the world, including the No. 1
backhoe loaders, excavators, motor graders, wheel loaders,
vibratory compaction rollers, crawler dozers, skid steers, compact
track loaders and rough-terrain forklifts. Through CASE dealers,
customers have access to a true professional partner with
world-class equipment and aftermarket support, industry-leading
warranties and flexible financing. More information is available at
www.CaseCE.com.
CASE Construction Equipment is a brand of CNH Industrial N.V., a
World leader in Capital Goods listed on the New York Stock Exchange
(NYSE: CNHI) and on the Mercato Telematico Azionario of the Borsa
Italiana (MI: CNHI). More information about CNH Industrial can be
found online at www.cnhind.com.
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SOURCE CASE Construction Equipment