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Husqvarna expands into surface prep by acquiring Blastrac
Husqvarna is acquiring Blastrac, a manufacturer of products for shot blasting, scarifying, grinding, polishing and dust collection for surface preparation and polishing of concrete, steel and asphalt. The Holland-based Blastrac, which has North American headquarters in Oklahoma City, will join Husqvarna Group’s Construction Division. Husqvarna President and CEO Henric Andersson says the acquisition is part […]
December 23, 2020
Technology
Command Alkon acquires Libra Systems to continue services expansion
Command Alkon's purchase of Libra Systems aids in expanding its services to the asphalt, concrete and aggregate industries. Details on Equipment World.
December 17, 2020
Roadbuilding
NAPA offers free research publications on recycled plastic in asphalt paving
Furthering the research into using recycled plastic in asphalt pavement, NAPA has released two documents free on their website. Details on Equipment World.
November 26, 2020
Construction Equipment
New Dynapac F1250CS paver can be operated remotely by one operator
Dynapac is offering wireless remote control for its new F1250CS tracked paver, allowing the paver to be operated by just one person, from the ground. The paver can work in narrow and confined spaces, with basic paving widths of 3.9 to 7.3 feet. And when working in those tight spaces, such as deep trenches, operators […]
August 24, 2020
Dealers
Cemen Tech names Faris Machinery dealer in Colorado
Cemen Tech has signed Faris Machinery, based out of Commerce City, Colorado, as its dealer for volumetric concrete mixers in Colorado. Faris will now sell Cemen Tech mixers in its three Colorado locations: Commerce City (Denver), Colorado Springs and Grand Junction. “Our concrete customers need equipment that can get them in and out of tight […]
January 7, 2020
Roadbuilding
Asphalt Institute Foundation issues RFP for asphalt durability research
The nonprofit Asphalt Institute Foundation has issued a request for proposals for research on asphalt durability “next-generation” specifications and asphalt sustainability. The RFPs are funded through the AIF research committee and the research areas originated from the discussions at the inaugural AIF-sponsored Strategic Asphalt Research (STAR) symposium. The RFPs are available at asphaltfoundation.org. Deadline for submission […]
September 17, 2019
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NAPA conference calling all future leaders in asphalt industry
The National Asphalt Pavement Association’s upcoming annual Impact Leadership Group Conference, to be held September 17-19 in Atlanta, is focused on the next generation of leaders in the asphalt industry. NAPA says the conference will help develop leadership and management skills, provide updates on the latest safety concerns, build a national network of industry professionals […]
September 2, 2019
Roadbuilding
Most expensive Nev. public works project, Las Vegas Project Neon, nearly finished
The three-year, $1 billion widening of Interstate 15 in Las Vegas and the addition of 20 miles of HOV lanes is almost completed, with a grand finale ribbon-cutting planned for August 8 to wrap up the most expensive public works project in Nevada history. Project Neon, as it has been dubbed, consists of 63 lane […]
July 29, 2019
Construction Equipment
Dynapac intros automated MF2500CS material transfer vehicle to North America
Dynapac’s material transfer vehicles made their official North American debut at this year's World of Asphalt. Check it out right here on Equipment World.
February 22, 2019
Roadbuilding
NAPA survey to track use of recycled materials, warm mix asphalt in U.S.
The NAPA is looking for participation from every U.S. asphalt mix producer for its annual recycled materials and warm-mix asphalt survey. Details here.
January 25, 2019
Roadbuilding
Cat eRoutes allows contractors to track and coordinate asphalt paving trucks, plants and pavers
Caterpillar's eRoutes allows contractors visibility to asphalt production process to help eliminate paver stops. Learn more about how the system works here.
December 3, 2018
Roadbuilding
Road Dryer RD-1200XT gets road crews back to work faster
Road Dryer’s RD-1200XT can dry asphalt and concrete pavement in one pass, allowing crews to quickly begin applying surface treatments or striping.
November 27, 2018
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