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constant tensions winches ranging pulling
capacities from 1.5 tons to 20 tons. A 3-ton
hydrostatic Grundowinch is ideal for pulling
CCTV and cable through innerduct. The
Grundowinch can pull up to 3,280 feet of
3/8-inch cable at pulling speeds of up to 160
feet per minute. In addition to a 3-ton pull-
ing capacity, the winch offers infinite speed
control throughout the pulling range. The
3-ton winch is compact and highly portable
for pulling in easements and backyards.
The compact Grundodrill 4X is ideal for
the installation of conduit for power and
last-mile applications. The Grundodrill 4x
offers 9,800 pounds of thrust and pullback.
Using the compact drill is less intrusive and
ideal for areas where larger units are not an
option. The drill features a dual hydrostatic
pump system and a four-auger stake down
system that provides greater stability.
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FMI
FMI provides investment banking services for
the worldwide engineering and construction
industry. FMI’s team of experienced profes-
sionals provides clients dedicated attention
and commitment throughout every aspect
of a transaction, regardless of its size. FMI’s
unique industry specialization has led it to
complete more transactions in this industry
than any other investment banking firm. The
firm is dedicated to meeting clients’ objec-
tives and desired outcomes for both a trans-
action and long-term prosperity. FMI’s team
does not consider a transaction a success
unless it exceeds the clients’ expectations.
Services offered by the FMI Investment
Banking Group:
Mergers and Acquisi-
tions - FMI acts as an inter-
mediary in negotiating the
purchase or sale of engineer-
ing and construction industry
firms.
Business and Stock Valua-
tions - FMI performs in-depth
stock valuations for engineer-
ing and construction industry firms.
Ownership Transfer - FMI provides com-
prehensive transition planning services.
Once a plan is developed, FMI manages the
implementation with the client and the cli-
ent’s advisors.
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JJ Kane Auctioneers
Pacific Gas & Electric, El Paso Electric Co., and
other fleets continue to sell equipment, cars,
and miscellaneous construction tools online
without moving assets to a physical auction
yard.
The success of live physical auctions has
been combined with flexibility offered by
online auctions through JJ Kane’s “Live Off-
Site” process. Pacific Gas & Electric remarkets
many of its surplus assets via internet, and El
Paso Electric said that “JJ Kane’s professional-
ism and attention to detail, as well as the re-
turns, continue to exceed our expectations.”
The Live Off-Site auction process com-
bines items selling from remote locations
with the excitement and sense of urgency
created by a live physical auction, and its
large crowd of on-site and online bidders.
Services available to Live Off-Site sellers in
include inspection and de-identification of
vehicles and equipment.
Typical items selling include cars, vans,
SUVs, pickup trucks, and miscellaneous tools
being retired from fleets. In addition, back-
hoes, tractors, farm equipment, underground
equipment, trailers, bucket trucks, cranes,
and digger derricks are available. All auc-
tion items can be purchased in person
or online via simultaneous bidding.
JJ Kane Auctioneers has been
retained to conduct auctions every week,
with items selling Live Off-Site at least once
each month. More information can be found
at the company website.
JJ Kane Auctioneers is a nationwide
company that connects sellers and buyers.
JJ Kane specializes in “Large Consolidated
Absolute/Unreserved Public Auction Sales” of
equipment utilized in the power line, utility,
government, telecommunication, construc-
tion, forestry, and transportation industries.
Sumitomo Electric Lightwave
Sumitomo Electric Lightwave is a major
industry leader in the development, innova-
tion, and manufacturing of high-quality,
reliable optical fiber, fiber optic cable, fusion
splicing equipment and accessories, con-
nectors, passive components, FutureFLEX
Air-Blown Fiber, and FTTx solutions for com-
munication, wireless, residential broadband,
rural telecom, utility, data center & CO, and
enterprise networks.
Dedicated to continuous innovation and
exceptional customer, engineering, and
training services, Sumitomo partners with
its customers to tailor industry-first solutions
that advance their information and commu-
nication networks.
Recent product introductions include the
PureFit All Purpose 36-Fiber Drop Cable with
Dielectric Sheath and the Quantum Fusion
Splicer. The 36-fiber flat drop cable (PE-90
Rated; 600 pounds) is designed as a flexible,
robust, and versatile multi-purpose cable
that can be placed aerially, in conduit, di-
rectly buried, or blown for providing last-mile
optical service for wireless backhaul, MDU,
and virtually any FTTx applications. While
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