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MICHAEL SCHULZE, NEW DIRECTOR OF SALES
Darien, WI – January 29, 2025 – Ligchine is thrilled to announce the appointment of Michael Schulze as Sales Director for Ligchine and Road Widener, effective immediately. Michael brings extensive experience in construction equipment sales and a proven track record of driving growth and strategic partnerships. Before joining Ligchine, Michael served as Eastern Region
THE ALL-NEW E-Z GRADER SKID-STEER ATTACHMENT
Darien, WI, January 24, 2025 Introducing the new E-Z Grader skid-steer attachment which boasts a built-in roller compactor, retractable ripper shanks, and deployable wings for superior performance. The attachment is designed for seamless compatibility with all top skid-steer brands. The E-Z Grader is a multifaceted attachment designed to deliver precise grading across a wide
INTRODUCING THE NEW LIGCHINE LS120
Darien, WI, January 24, 2025 Ligchine is excited to introduce its newest innovation, the Ligchine LS120. This state-of-the-art technology is set to revolutionize the efficiency and accuracy of concrete flatwork in construction projects. The LS120 is designed to offer a more affordable solution for smaller contractors seeking to own a laser-guided concrete boom screed. Meet
ANDREW HOOK, NEW SOUTH CENTRAL TERRITORY MANAGER
Darien, WI, November 15, 2024 – Ligchine is excited to announce the appointment of Andrew Hook as the new South Central Territory Manager, effective immediately. With a strong background in concrete and construction equipment, Andrew brings a wealth of experience to the role. Prior to joining Ligchine, Andrew worked at Allen Engineering Corporation, where he
SHAWN HAYWOOD, NEW FIELD SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
Darien, WI, July 24, 2024 – Ligchine is proud to reintroduce Shawn Haywood as a new Field Support Technician. Shawn has been involved with screeds since 1999 and decided to return to work for Ligchine because of the quality of our American-made machines. Shawn loves helping customers and wants to show them how Ligchine stands
ROB DAVIS, NEW MARKETING COORDINATOR OF LIGCHINE
Darien, WI, July 24, 2024 – Ligchine is growing its marketing team and is excited to have Rob Davis join the company. Rob graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. He graduated again in 2023 with an MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Rob has previously worked in marketing at
RYAN CARHART, NEW NORTHWEST TERRITORY MANAGER
Darien, WI, July 24, 2024 – Ligchine is pleased to announce Ryan Carhart as a new Territory Manager in the Northwest. Ryan brings 10 years of construction experience and 3 years of sales experience to the company. Ryan played college football at Pacific University in Oregon and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 2018. [email protected]
The SCREEDSAVER™ PRO PLUS Honored as a 2024 Concrete Contractor Top Products Award Winner
Darien, WI, June 19, 2024 – Concrete Contractor, the nationally recognized magazine serving concrete construction professionals, names the SCREEDSAVER™ PRO PLUS a 2024 Concrete Contractor Top Products award winner. The 2024 Concrete Contractor Top Products award represents the concrete industry’s best products gaining interest from end-users and concrete professionals alike. The awarded products, exhibiting innovation
Ligchine Announces Partnership with Australian Dealer Madewell Products
Darien, WI, April 26, 2024 – Ligchine is pleased to announce it has entered into a distribution agreement with Madewell Products in Australia. “Today we begin a new era in Australia. Madewell Products is known for carrying the best brands in the industry and providing unmatched service and support to their customers,” said Kyle Hohmann,
Ligchine Introduces the Pro Plus Laser Guided Concrete Screed at the 2024 World of Concrete: Revolutionizing Concrete Flatwork
Darien, WI, January 23, 2024 – Ligchine is proud to announce the launch of its latest product, the SCREEDSAVER™ PRO PLUS. This cutting-edge technology promises to redefine the efficiency and precision of concrete flatwork in construction projects. Introducing the Ligchine SCREEDSAVER™ PRO PLUS. The PRO PLUS is the culmination of 15 years of experience building laser guided
Ligchine Moves to New 50,000 Sq Ft Facility
Beloit, WI (June 23, 2026) – Ligchine is pleased to announce its relocation to a new, expanded facility in Beloit, Wisconsin, reflecting the company’s ongoing growth and commitment to delivering exceptional products and service to its customers. Effective immediately, Ligchine’s new address is: Ligchine1500 Lee Lane, Suite 120Beloit, WI 53511 The new 50,000-square-foot facility provides increased manufacturing,
ST60 Wins Concrete Contractor Top Products Award
Darien, WI (May 19, 2026) – Concrete Contractor, the nationally recognized digital brand serving concrete construction professionals, names the ST60™ a 2026 Concrete Contractor Top Products Award Winner. The 2026 Concrete Contractor Top Products Award represents the concrete industry’s best products gaining interest from concrete contractors and general contractors who self-perform concrete alike. The awarded products, exhibiting innovation and utility,
LIGCHINE ANNOUNCES NEW COMPATIBILITY WITH LEICA
Darien, WI (January 19, 2026) – Ligchine® announces new compatibility with Leica Geosystems®, becoming the first in the industry to offer laser-guided screeds compatible with both Topcon® and Leica machine control technology. This compatibility enables contractors to use their existing machine control systems without the need for retraining or system changes. By combining Ligchine’s laser-guided
LIGCHINE LAUNCHES THE ST60 LASER-GUIDED BOOM SCREED ATTACHMENT
Darien, WI (January 19, 2026) – Ligchine® is proud to unveil the ST60™, the industry’s first laser-guided boom-screed attachment for skid steers. Built to make boom screed technology more accessible than ever, the ST60 pairs seamlessly with all major skid loader brands. It is also compatible with telehandlers, wheel loaders, and most machines featuring a
LIGCHINE RELEASES THE NEW LS180™
Darien, WI (January 19, 2026) – Ligchine® proudly introduces the new LS180™, the next evolution in laser-guided screed technology. Designed to deliver unmatched precision, productivity, and versatility, the LS180 is ready to raise the bar for concrete flatwork performance on every jobsite. Built on the trusted foundation of the SCREEDSAVER® MAX PLUS, the LS180 takes
LIGCHINE INTL. ACQUIRES THE POWER BUGGY
Darien, WI (November 14, 2025) – Ligchine® International is proud to announce the acquisition of The Power Buggy Company. This strategic move supports Ligchine’s continued growth and reinforces its commitment to delivering industry-leading construction equipment to our valued customers. The Power Buggy is a quick and versatile ride-on material mover with a proud legacy in
JASON MORRIS, NEW NORTH EAST TERRITORY MANAGER
Darien, WI, September 11, 2025 – Ligchine is excited to announce the appointment of Jason Morris as the new North East Territory Manager, effective August 25, 2025. With a strong background in concrete and construction equipment service, rental, and sales, Jason brings a wealth of industry experience to this role. Before joining Ligchine, Jason worked
LS120™ LASER-GUIDED SCREED™ NAMED 2025 CONCRETE CONTRACTOR TOP PRODUCT AWARD WINNER
DARIEN, WI (May 9, 2025) – Concrete Contractor, the nationally recognized magazine serving concreteconstruction professionals, names LIGCHINE’S LS120 a 2025 Concrete Contractor Top Products Award Winner. The 2025 Concrete Contractor Top Products Award represents the concrete industry’s best products gaininginterest from concrete contractors and general contractors who self-perform concrete alike. The awarded products, exhibiting
E-Z GRADER™ NAMED ASPHALT CONTRACTOR TOP 30 AWARD WINNER
CONTACT812-903-4500Ligchine – [email protected] E-Z GRADER™ Named an Asphalt Contractor 2025 Top 30 Editor’s Choice Award Winner DARIEN, WI (MAY 6, 2025) – Asphalt Contractor, the nationally recognized magazine serving asphalt contractors and producers, has named E-Z GRADER™ a Top 30 Editor’s Choice award winner. Asphalt Contractor’s Top 30 Editor’s Choice award represents the
Ligchine® SCREEDSAVER® PRO PLUS® Wins 2025 Innovative Product Award
Irving, TX (February 27, 2025) – World of Concrete® (WOC), announces today the winners of the 2025 Innovative Product Awards for Industry Choice. The Innovative Product Awards, powered by World of Concrete, is an industry recognition program that celebrates the most successful construction community members and their innovation in concrete and masonry. “We extend our
