Construction Industry Poll
NSC raises record-breaking funds at auction
February 02, 2012
The National Steering Committee for the Concrete Industry Management program raised more than $617,750 at its seventh annual auction, held in conjunction with the World of Concrete on January 25.
“This is yet another example of the high value the concrete ...
Patten Caterpillar becomes MB America dealership
February 02, 2012
MB America appointed Patten Caterpillar as an authorized MB America dealership.
As part of this appointment, Patten Caterpillar will be a stocking dealer, which will allow the company to sell MB crushing and screening attachments at all Patten Caterpillar branches.
Morgan State University professor honored with ARTBA Research & Education Division Award
February 01, 2012
Dr. Z. Andrew Farkas, director and professor at the National Transportation Center at Morgan State University, is the 2012 recipient of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s (ARTBA) “S.S. Steinberg Award.” It was presented January 23 in Washington, D.C.
The ...
Transportation researchers, students honored at 15th Annual CUTC Awards
February 01, 2012
The Council of University Transportation Centers (CUTC) honored six individuals for their outstanding achievements in the fields of transportation research and education Jan. 21 during the 15th Annual CUTC Awards Banquet in Washington, D.C.
The 2012 CUTC Awards were presented to ...
BearCom and Sonetics form agreement
February 01, 2012
BearCom and Sonetics signed an agreement to allow BearCom to sell and support Sonetics’ complete line of wireless team communication systems for construction, industrial, marine, and other high-noise environments.
The agreement gives BearCom the ability to provide its customers with hands-free, ...
Polar appoints president of Polar Tank Trailer
January 31, 2012
Polar Corp. has appointed Jim Painter president of Polar Tank Trailer, North America’s largest manufacturer of aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steel tank trailers.
Painter will be responsible for overall performance of the division, including three manufacturing plants, ...
KPI-JCI promotes Erik Schmidt to newly created position
January 31, 2012
Johnson Crushers International Inc. (KPI-JCI) has promoted Erik Schmidt from field service supervisor and training coordinator to the newly-created position of resource development manager as part of the company’s strategy to meet the increased need for skilled service technicians.
The company ...
BAE Systems and Caterpillar sign long-term agreement
January 31, 2012
BAE Systems and Caterpillar signed a 20-year supply agreement to collaborate on an energy efficient parallel hybrid propulsion system for heavy-duty trucks.
The terms of the agreement require BAE Systems to integrate the Cat CX family of transmissions into its up-and-coming ...
China Yuchai, Caterpillar reman facility passes regional assessment
January 30, 2012
China Yuchai International Limited announced on Jan. 30 that Yuchai Remanufacturing Services (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., the remanufacturing joint venture between its main operating subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited (GYMCL) and Caterpillar (China) Investment Co., Ltd., ...
Darin Wiebe wins Wacker Neuson Trowel Challenge at World of Concrete
January 30, 2012
Darin Wiebe of Extreme Concrete Inc. in Linden, Alberta, Canada won Wacker Neuson’s fourth annual Trowel Challenge competition held at the 2012 World of Concrete in Las Vegas, taking home the a customized CRT 48-35VX ride-on trowel powered by a ...
Short ramp closures planned on Indiana’s I-80/94 at Kennedy Avenue
January 30, 2012
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) will conduct short-term closures of the Kennedy Avenue ramps along I-80/94 (Borman Expressway) on Jan. 31. Crews will be repairing the pavement on the ramp shoulders.
The ramp from the westbound Borman to southbound Kennedy ...
The Road Connection campaign kicks off
January 30, 2012
The first official stop of “The Road Connection” kicked off this January in Washington, D.C., during the 2012 Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Summit – held Jan. 18-21 – as part of a year-long national tour designed to bring about positive ...





