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Pam Kleineke has been with Benjamin Media for 15 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

Showcase Cardo Crew’s Comm-Set
Protective Construction Gear that Both Looks Cool and Keeps You Safe

Safety is the No. 1 priority of crews when hitting the jobsite. But all the Toolbox Talks, training videos and meetings won’t help if ...

May 24, 2023
Business and Software
ICYMI: Kubota and Crayola Team Up, Virnig’s Mini Ex Brush Cutter and More

*taps mic* Is this thing on? It’s been a couple of weeks since the last ICYMI post. My apologies. May’s a crazy month. So instea...

May 19, 2023
Attachments John Deere skid steer and broom attachment
Clean Up Crew: Get Sweeping with the Right Broom for Your Skid Steer or CTL

Construction gets messy. Luckily, there are broom attachments for skid steers and compact track loaders to help clean up. These brooms are p...

May 2, 2023
Attachments Kubota SCL1000 auger
How to Pick an Auger Attachment for a Stand-On Compact Tool Carrier

Whether you’re a landscaper, contractor or homeowner, you could benefit from the extra muscle a compact tool carrier (a.k.a. mini skid...

May 1, 2023
Business and Software
ICYMI: Collecting Awards, Trencher Upkeep, Telehandler Talk and More

It’s officially the last full week of April and we spent it sharing a mix of personal news, feature stories and announcements from aro...

April 28, 2023
Business and Software
ICYMI: Everything You Need to Know About Buying and Renting a Mini Ex, the CTL Surge and...

Happy Friday! We’ve had a busy week here putting the finishing touches on our May/June issue. (Not a subscriber? Click here!) We also ...

April 21, 2023
Business and Software
ICYMI: All About Attachments

The beauty of compact equipment lies in its ability to access small spaces and take on a ton of attachments. From buckets and brooms to till...

April 14, 2023
Business and Software
ICYMI: BoomNation’s New Podcast, DCA’s Jobs Campaign, Battery Basics and More

It was a busy week full of lots of interesting news. Although it was tough to narrow down the top 5 headlines, I gave it a try. I love a goo...

March 31, 2023
Business and Software
ICYMI: CONEXPO Edition

We’ve been talking about CONEXPO for months, and I must say, the massive trade show lived up to the hype. Last week, the CE crew spent...

March 24, 2023
Utility Vehicles Polaris XP Kinetic Ranger
Electric Off-Road Utility Vehicles Have Arrived, So Here Are 3 Considerations for e-UTVs

Utility vehicle owners are always on the go. They need their UTVs to have the ability to zoom across jobsites or large properties and the po...

March 22, 2023
Business and Software
ICYMI: A Deep Dive into the CTC Market, Case’s Product Launch and More

While a large part of our week has been spent prepping ourselves for CONEXPO, we had plenty to share in between finalizing our schedules. Co...

March 10, 2023
Business and Software
ICYMI: Cat’s Global Operator Challenge, Kubota Hometown Proud, Mulch Madness and More

It’s officially March and CONEXPO month! We had plenty to share this week about the upcoming trade show, plus some other cool industry...

March 3, 2023
Business and Software
ICYMI: Lots of Mini Ex Stuff, Great Gear and More

Although we had a short workweek here at the CE headquarters, we had plenty of cool stuff to pass along. While I sort through my CONEXPO sch...

February 24, 2023
Attachments Takeuchi TB257 excavator
Get a Grip! Thumbs and Grapple Attachments for Compact Excavators

No doubt about it, buckets are the most popular attachment for mini excavators. While they’re great for digging, trenching, loading an...

February 24, 2023