Case Construction's SV185 Tier 4 Interim skid loader has a wider range of controls, including standard hand controls, optional foot controls and switchable electro-hydraulic controls.
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CASE Construction Equipment has invested $24 million to expand production in Burlington, Iowa with the addition of the company's M Series crawler dozer production line. The expansion will create approximately 50 full-time jobs. Preparations will begin later this year and production on the new line is expected to begin in the second half of 2015.

"Burlington is familiar territory for CASE dozers," said Jim Hasler, vice president of CASE Construction Equipment, North America. "Earlier models were produced in Burlington prior to the acquisition of the Calhoun, Ga. plant. Our new M Series dozers are experiencing high demand. We have plans in place to ensure availability as we transition production." The machines are currently produced at the Calhoun plant, which will close in the third quarter of 2015 as the company streamlines its construction operations.

Moving the production line to Iowa is consistent with the company's long-term strategy to optimize its manufacturing footprint and achieve a lean, flexible industrial operation that delivers best-in-class response to the CNH Industrial brands' customers around the world. The production transfer is contingent upon completion, and approval, of all State and local incentives and grants. For more information go to www.casece.com.