Equipment World Staff (EQW)Construction EquipmentOldcastle Precast acquires Enviro-Systems Corp.Precast concrete product provider Oldcastle Precast, Inc., has acquired Enviro-Systems Corp. for an undisclosed amount. Enviro-Systems, an Arizona-based precast concrete company, specializes in the design, manufacture, and installation of precast concrete sewage treatment systems & equipment, water and wastewater treatment supply and disposal, water treatment consumables, water treatment and supply equipment products. The company has […]August 4, 2011Construction Equipment$336.2 million slated to buy rail corridor trains in five statesCalifornia, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan and Missouri will receive $336.2 million to purchase next-generation, American-made trains that will run on rail corridors in those states, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced on Aug. 3. Including previously awarded dollars, these five states and Washington State now have $782 million for the purchase of 33 quick-acceleration locomotives and […]August 4, 2011MaintenanceLandclearing and Site Prep (Sponsored Information)Handle all types of landclearing and site prep – including brush clearing, tree removal, stump grinding, mulching, material transport and more – with products designed to boost your productivity and efficiency. CUT OFF THE GROUND Quickly clear brush and trees up to 12 inches in diameter with the Geo-Boy Brush Cutter from Jarraff Industries, which […]August 3, 2011BusinessVulcan Materials Q2 report: Average unit sales price up in all major product linesVulcan Materials Co. noted in its second quarter ended June 30, 2011 — released on Aug. 3 — that average unit sales price increased in all major product lines. Second Quarter Summary and Comparisons with the Prior Year The average unit sales price increased in all major product lines. Freight-adjusted aggregates prices increased 2.5 percent, […]August 3, 2011SafetyProduct ReportAmerican Augers’ DD-1100RS Short setup time gets drill ready to work in three hours By Amy Materson When American Augers designed their DD-1100RS horizontal directional drill, one design directive was a quick and easy setup process. Although setup time varies depending on the job, the Rapid Setup offers a huge time savings, says Greg Jeter […]August 3, 2011RoadbuildingInnovative Equipment Launches Line of Towable Mini-ExcavatorsSCHOFIELD, Wis. — Innovative Equipment introduces the new line of TMX Towable Mini-Excavators. Designed to provide exceptional power in a towable, easy-to-maneuver package, the TMX units offer a powerful excavating solution for a wide variety of markets, including rental, municipal, landscape and plumbing. Featuring a quick-on and quick-off hitch system, the TMX units can be […]August 3, 2011RoadbuildingBlastrac® Adds Product to Dust Collector LineBlastrac has just added a heavy-duty dust collection system that is remarkably quiet and designed for multi-purpose uses. Built mainly of durable steel, the BDC-1330DBP is tough, damage resistant and constructed for professional use. Even the size of this machine is impressive. Standing at just under 6 foot with a weight of 280 lbs., this […]August 3, 2011BusinessContractor of the Year FinalistThomas “Tommy” Burleson Johnson City, Tennessee This agile firm keeps a sharp eye on trends that can impact tomorrow’s jobs By Marcia Gruver Doyle When Tommy Burleson calls his firm “a typical after-the-war construction startup,” he means World War II, underlining just how long his third-generation firm has been around. But don’t think longevity translates […]August 3, 2011SafetyTrucksWhat your truck tire treads are trying to tell you Correctly reading and interpreting tire wear can save you money By Jack Roberts Your truck and trailer tires are a virtual wealth of information, and can give you clues on driver behavior, alignment issues, worn components and even improperly spec’d tires. Make sure your truck […]August 3, 2011EquipmentMaintenanceAlternative fuels (first of a 3-part series) Natural gas and propane autogas These are truly “green” fuels, all-American, cost competitive and loaded with horsepower. For medium- and heavy-duty truck applications, though, these fuels can’t be beat. By Tom Jackson It used to be simple. There was diesel, and there was gasoline. Now there’s gasoline, E10 […]August 3, 2011Previous PagePage 199 of 591Next PageTop StoriesSafety & ComplianceContractor Faces $1.2M Fine for Repeat Violations After Fatal Trench CollapseOne of the company's workers died in a cave-in in 2023. Two years later, inspectors found similar trench violations, OSHA reports.PickupsNext-Gen Ford F-150 Lightning: 700+ Mile Range but No Longer All-ElectricMarket PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling Bulldozers of 2025Compact equipmentBobcat Unveils "RogueX3" Autonomous, Electric Compact Loader (Videos)ExcavatorsCloser Look: Link-Belt's Smallest X4S Excavator, the 145
