Equipment World Staff (EQW)RoadbuildingMike Anderson’s American IronOne can’t imagine that the men who started building machines way back when for Galion, or Allis, or Dominion, or Bucyrus, had any inkling whatsoever that they were, in fact, building legacies.August 2, 2011RoadbuildingApplications and InnovationsRubberized asphalt paves the way for happy taxpayers and road travelers . . . even four-legged ones.August 2, 2011TechnologyJust released from BTS: Surface trade with Canada, Mexico rose 15.7 percentTrade using surface transportation between the United States and its North American neighbors, Canada and Mexico, was 15.7 percent higher in May 2011 than in May 2010, totaling $77.3 billion, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) of the U.S. Department of Transportation.August 2, 2011RoadbuildingEdgerail aluminum bridge railAt 19 lbs per foot, Edgerail™ is one of the lightest TL-4 bridge rail systems in the world. Hill & Smith Inc.’s innovative aluminum bridge rail is a modular system that offers bridge designers a lightweight alternative to heavier bridge rail systems without sacrificing safety. Once erected, it requires practically no maintenance therefore providing lower […]August 2, 2011RoadbuildingZoneguard steel barrier systemSince its debut in 2008, Hill & Smith Inc.’s Zoneguard has been the most widely used temporary steel barrier system on America’s roads and highways. Tested to NCHRP 350 and MASH crash test standards, Zoneguard offers maximum safety. The ability to haul 750 LF of barrier on one truckload significantly reduces freight costs and accelerates […]August 2, 2011BusinessMetso acquires Copperstate Industrial ServicesMetso has acquired Copperstate Industrial Services, Inc., a mining services provider based in Phoenix, Arizona. The acquisition strengthens Metso’s position as a leading service and technology provider for the mining and construction sectors. The company is transferred to Metso on August 1, 2011. The value of the transaction will not be disclosed. “This fits directly […]August 1, 2011RoadbuildingTopcon’s FC-236 expands boundaries for controllersLIVERMORE, Calif. – July 29, 2011 –  Handheld field controller technology has been expanded with the introduction of Topcon Positioning Systems’ (TPS) FC-236, a solid, rugged, powerful receiver and controller with added memory and fast network connectivity. Scott Langbein, senior product manager, said, “The FC-236 has all the advances available in handheld technology – more […]August 1, 2011RoadbuildingLow ownership costs and operator performance — hallmarks of Volvo L110G and Ll20G wheel loadersDesigned for high production applications in heavy infrastructure, quarrying and recycling, the L110G and L120G are the latest additions to the Volvo flagship G-Series wheel loader range. At 19.8 – 22.0 tons (18 – 20 tonnes), these strong and versatile machines fulfill the requirements of the latest U.S. emissions legislation — while at the same […]August 1, 2011HomeU.S. construction growth will outpace GDP during next 10 yearsDespite weaker than expected annual growth of +1.3 percent in gross domestic product (GPD) during the second quarter 2011, private sector investment in U.S. construction rose by an annual rate of +8.1 percent for non-residential and +3.8 percent for residential construction, reversing declines in the first quarter of 2011, according to a recent report. Spending […]August 1, 2011SafetyPresident Obama announces 54.5 mpg fuel efficiency standardPresident Obama on July 29 announced a historic agreement with 13 major automakers to pursue the next phase in the Administration’s national vehicle program, increasing fuel economy to 54.5 miles per gallon for cars and light-duty trucks by Model Year 2025. The President was joined by Ford, GM, Chrysler, BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Jaguar/Land Rover, Kia, […]July 29, 2011Previous PagePage 202 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
