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Pam Kleineke has been with Benjamin Media for 18 years, covering everything from construction equipment to wind and solar power to the crews that install utilities underground. She has a bachelor’s degree in English and a minor in News from the University of Akron. Reach her at pkleineke@benjaminmedia.com.

Articles by Pam Kleineke

Lifestyle HD0300 RIDGID vac
CE’s 16 Days of Giveaways: A Very RIDGID Weekend

Happy weekend and thank you for spending some of your free time here. This giveaway isn’t taking a break. To reward your presence, we&...

December 9, 2023
Lifestyle Hitachi prize pack
CE’s 16 Days of Giveaways: Gear Up with Hitachi

TGIF… and thank goodness it’s another day of our giveaway! We’re wrapping up the work week with a prize pack from Hitachi...

December 8, 2023
Lifestyle
CE’s 16 Days of Giveaways: Chill Out with a Kubota Branded Cooler

We’re rolling along with the 16 Days of Giveaways and today’s prize is brought to you by Kubota. The company generously don...

December 7, 2023
Lifestyle Greenlee Giveaway
CE’s 16 Days of Giveaways: It’s Tool Time with Greenlee

Happy Hump Day! We’re on Day 3 of the giveaway and I’m so excited to share this amazing prize pack from Greenlee. The company se...

December 6, 2023
Lifestyle Vermeer Sweatshirt
CE’s 16 Days of Giveaways: Keep Cozy with a Vermeer Branded Sweatshirt

Welcome back to Day 2 of the giveaway. Today’s item is perfect for the cooler weather we’re getting here in Northeast Ohio &mdas...

December 5, 2023
Lifestyle KEEN Utility work boots
CE’s 16 Days of Giveaways: Kicking Things Off with Boots from KEEN Utility

Welcome to the first day of CE’s 16 Days of Giveaways! Over the next 16 days (December 4th-19th), we’re giving away items from s...

December 4, 2023
Hand Tools RIDGID Experience Europe
RIDGID Experience Goes Global: European Guests Visit Elyria, Ohio Headquarters

RIDGID recently hosted the first RIDGID Experience Europe Edition 2023, an all-expenses-paid, three-day VIP trip to company headquarters in ...

November 30, 2023
Wheel Loaders
Some Wheel Good Advice: Three Industry Experts Give Tips on Proper Compact Wheel Loader Operation

Name any market, whether it’s landscaping, agriculture, general construction or snow removal, and you can find a crew that could use a...

November 13, 2023
Trenchers Ditch Witch trencher
Trencher Trends: What to Consider When Selecting a Ride-On Trencher

Underground construction projects, particularly utility installations, require a precise machine that can carefully slice through the ground...

October 24, 2023
Compressors Bobcat PA425 compressor
Compressor Check: From Customization Options to Electric Models, Here’s What’s Happening in the Market

An air compressor doesn’t look like much, but this versatile piece of equipment can generate a lot of power on the jobsite. Whether yo...

October 18, 2023
Compact Tool Carriers Wacker Neuson SM120 compact tool carrier
New CTC? We Have You Covered.

From Operation and Upkeep to Attachments and Storage Congratulations! You bought a compact tool carrier! (Or a compact utility loader, mini ...

September 26, 2023
Compact Tool Carriers
In the Market for a Stand-On or Walk-Behind Tool Carrier? Check Out These Offerings

Compact tool carriers — a.k.a. stand-on skid steers, compact utility loaders or mini skid steers (depending on the manufacturer) &mdas...

September 19, 2023
Utility Vehicles
Let’s Roll: Here are Five UTVs to Consider for Work or Play

Whether you’re navigating a large property or zipping from point A to B on a jobsite, utility vehicles are your go-to solution for mov...

September 11, 2023
Business and Software
Two to Train: Here are a Couple Equipment Training Solutions to Prep Your Crew

Training is an important part of developing a good operator. Long gone are the days of reading a book or website to learn how to use a machi...

August 7, 2023