Equipment World Staff (EQW)MaintenanceMaintenanceOtr tires – by the numbers How to crack the codes for lower cost and longer-life tires By Tom Jackson Next to fuel and wages, tires are the biggest operating cost for heavy construction fleets. Yet a surprising number of contractors care little about their tires as long as they’re round, black and rolling. Such […]June 28, 2011BusinessMachine Matters MoreThe Power of Two Machines Equipment manufacturers share their thoughts on the advantages of teaming compact excavators with skid steers By Mike Anderson Whether or not they actually offer skid steers themselves, the close to two dozen manufacturers with compact excavators (also called mini excavators) in the North American market (see chart starting on page […]June 28, 2011SafetyMachine MattersNot on the Skids Although the spotlight has been on heavier skid steers, manufacturers are not ignoring their littlest radial-lift diggers By Mike Anderson With much of the new product focus on larger vertical-lift models, don’t think skid steer manufacturers have forgotten about the most compact radial-lift machines, which are at the core of skid […]June 28, 2011HomeTensar Georgia plant fully operations four days after fireGeogrid manufacturer Tensar International Corp. has returned its manufacturing facility in Morrow, Ga., to full operation following a fire on June 22. The plant was cleared for re-entry by the Clayton County Fire and Emergency Services Department on June 25. The Tensar team conducted a thorough site evaluation and restarted manufacturing on June 26. Shipping […]June 27, 2011Home‘Construction industry recovery still 2 years away’'Construction industry recovery 2 years away'June 27, 2011RoadbuildingUnique products help manage lane closures on the Jacques Cartier BridgeThe Jacques Cartier Bridge is a five-lane bridge 2-1/6 miles (3.4 km) in length, spanning the St. Lawrence River between the cities of Montreal and Longueuil, Canada. Over 35.8 million vehicles cross the bridge every year. The bridge’s 5 lanes include a reversible center lane that is only open during morning and evening rush hours […]June 27, 2011SafetyCA rail grants expected to create jobs, increase safety, reduce congestionCA rail grants expected to create jobs, increase safety, reduce congestionJune 27, 2011Contractor Disaster ResourcesCatholic Charities responds to North Dakota floodCatholic Charities USA (CCUSA) and Catholic Charities of North Dakota are coordinating with local organizations and preparing to assist with the impact of flooding in Minot.June 27, 2011SafetyTop 10 critical changes needed to reduce transportation accidents, save livesThe National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on June 27 released its new list of the most critical transportation issues that need to be addressed to improve safety and save lives. The new “Most Wanted List” highlights 10 safety issues that impact transportation nationwide. The announcement of the new list came at a press conference in […]June 27, 2011RoadbuildingVolvo PF6160 and PF6170 wheel-mounted pavers are built for maximum productivity and uptimeVolvo integrates steadfast design of Blaw-Knox with the latest technology for its PF6000-Series of asphalt pavers. The Volvo PF6160 and PF6170 wheel-mounted pavers are part of the PF6000-Series highway-class asphalt paver line that uses global technology to provide solutions that increase paving performance and provides maximum uptime for the machine.,Volvo integrates steadfast design of Blaw-Knox with the latest technology for its PF6000-Series of asphalt pavers. The Volvo PF6160 and PF6170 wheel-mounted pavers are part of the PF6000-Series highway-class asphalt paver line that uses global technology to provide solutions that increase paving performance and provides maximum uptime for the machine.,Volvo integrates steadfast design of Blaw-Knox with the latest technology for its PF6000-Series of asphalt pavers. The Volvo PF6160 and PF6170 wheel-mounted pavers are part of the PF6000-Series highway-class asphalt paver line that uses global technology to provide solutions that increase paving performance and provides maximum uptime for the machine.,Volvo integrates steadfast design of Blaw-Knox with the latest technology for its PF6000-Series of asphalt pavers. The Volvo PF6160 and PF6170 wheel-mounted pavers are part of the PF6000-Series highway-class asphalt paver line that uses global technology to provide solutions that increase paving performance and provides maximum uptime for the machine.,Volvo integrates steadfast design of Blaw-Knox with the latest technology for its PF6000-Series of asphalt pavers. The Volvo PF6160 and PF6170 wheel-mounted pavers are part of the PF6000-Series highway-class asphalt paver line that uses global technology to provide solutions that increase paving performance and provides maximum uptime for the machine.,Volvo integrates steadfast design of Blaw-Knox with the latest technology for its PF6000-Series of asphalt pavers. The Volvo PF6160 and PF6170 wheel-mounted pavers are part of the PF6000-Series highway-class asphalt paver line that uses global technology to provide solutions that increase paving performance and provides maximum uptime for the machine.,Volvo integrates steadfast design of Blaw-Knox with the latest technology for its PF6000-Series of asphalt pavers. The Volvo PF6160 and PF6170 wheel-mounted pavers are part of the PF6000-Series highway-class asphalt paver line that uses global technology to provide solutions that increase paving performance and provides maximum uptime for the machine.June 27, 2011Previous PagePage 214 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. 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