Equipment World Staff (EQW)HomeJoints, Humpback Whales and QuarriesKnowledge of geological joints is essential in assuring the economic extraction of crushed stone from quarries, and detailed studies of joints and other planes of weakness should be included in the exploration and quarrying process.  A few years ago, I had the pleasure of being a keynote speaker at the annual meeting of the […]March 21, 2012RoadbuildingM&A activity may pick up as spring nearsA number of the multi-national companies made acquisition overseas, and the battle continues between Martin Marietta Materials Inc. and Vulcan Materials Co.March 21, 2012BusinessM&A activity may pick up as spring nearsThere were no deals to report in the construction materials sector in January. That said, a number of the multi-national companies made acquisition overseas, and the battle continues between Martin Marietta Materials Inc. and Vulcan Materials Co. Before one thinks that the lack of deals in January is an indication of a slowdown in merger […]March 21, 2012RoadbuildingCounting on a Conference CommitteeIt is our challenge, as an industry, to hold Republicans’ and Democrats’ feet to the fire and demand the passage of an adequate transportation bill.March 21, 2012Construction EquipmentCounting on a Conference CommitteeAs this issue of Aggregates Manager was going to press, everyone inside the Beltway was talking about the need for transportation reauthorization. The question is whether talk will lead to action. Even Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is in the dark on that one. In late January, he told Transportation Research Board’s annual meeting attendees that, […]March 21, 2012RoadbuildingCan You Hear Me Now?Customer feedback programs allow operators to play a larger role in equipment design and evolution.March 21, 2012BusinessCan You Hear Me Now?Customer feedback programs allow operators to play a larger role in equipment design and evolution. After Gregg Perrett, owner and president of Valentine, Neb.-based Perrett Construction, tried for at least a year to give input to manufacturers about his experience operating their equipment — but to no avail — his opportunity finally arrived. The store […]March 21, 2012RoadbuildingRollouts March 2012A wheel loader, an excavator, a vibratory screen and a wireless truck scale are among the products featured.March 21, 2012SafetyRollouts March 2012Your complete guide to new and updated equipment and supplies in the aggregates industry.   Improved fuel economy, performance Case Construction Equipment says its new 621F wheel loader provides up to a 10-percent increase in fuel economy over the previous model, while delivering faster acceleration, quicker cycle times, and higher travel speeds. The loader […]March 21, 2012RoadbuildingState and Province News March 2012Keep up to date with this breakdown of news in the United States and Canada.March 21, 2012Previous PagePage 111 of 590Next PageTop StoriesCompact Track LoadersCloser Look: Takeuchi's First EH-Controlled Compact Track LoaderTake a walkaround tour of the new electro-hydraulic CTL with 40.5 gpm of hydraulic flow, improved undercarriage and upgraded cab.Market PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling Mini Excavators in 2024-2025PickupsHemi V8 or Cummins Diesel? – 2026 Ram 2500 HD Offers Hefty ChoiceVintage Equipment“The Great Tractor Race” – Cat’s 1931 Film Reveals its Early Crawlers in Zany EventFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
