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Germany-based Backhus, a producer of compost turning equipment, has announced a North American distributor, Backhus USA. The company will offer the complete Backhus product line and also will provide service and support.

Wolverine Tractor & Equipment Co., Southfield, Mich., has purchased the assets of Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Contractors Machinery Co., a Volvo Construction Equipment dealer.

Peterbilt, Denton, Texas, has updated its Web site, www.peterbilt.com, to offer additional services.

Pennsylvania Crusher Corp., Berwyn, Pa., has created a new Web site, www.penncrusher.com., that provides information on crusher models.

Precision AirConvey Corp., Newark, Del., has launched a Web site, www.precisionairconvey.com, for plant managers, process engineers and material handling managers.

Volvo Construction Equipment Rents, Asheville, N.C., has opened a rental center in Cape Coral, Fla.

Maine Plastics Inc., North Chicago, Ill., has opened a 51,000-square-foot processing plant and warehouse in School-craft, Mich.

Innovative Environmental Technologies Inc. (IET), Doylestown, Pa., an environmental remediation company, has opened a new Pennsylvania office. For details, visit www.iet-inc.net.