Equipment World Staff (EQW)SafetyGranite Construction operation gets top honors from NSSGA for environmental excellenceGranite Construction Co.’s Indio Hot Mix Asphalt and Aggregate Plant was one of six National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) Gold Award Environmental Excellence Winners throughout the United States. Other winners included operations in Powhatan, Va.; Dupont, Wash.; Willard, Mo.; Huntsville, Ala.; and Tuscumbia, Ala. The awards program recognizes aggregate operations throughout the United […]April 6, 2011RoadbuildingCrafco’s Magnum Spray Injection PatcherCrafco’s Magnum Spray Injection Patcher effectively repairs potholes, deteriorated shoulders, utility cuts, fissures, and alligator cracked areas. The Spray Patcher cleans the area to be repaired, applies a tack coat, coats the aggregate with asphalt emulsion and then applies the mixture, all in one easy continuous operation. Coated aggregate material is compacted during application, leaving […]April 6, 2011RoadbuildingValvoline introduces Ultramax lubricants for off-highway equipmentLEXINGTON, Ky. – Valvoline, a brand of Ashland Inc. has launched its UltraMax product line to extend the life of off-highway engines and equipment by going beyond OEM standards to outprotect, outperform and provide better cost containment. The UltraMax lineup includes engine oils, gear oils, transmission fluids and high-performance hydraulic oils. It was recently showcased […]April 6, 2011RoadbuildingPython Offers Unique Solution to Pothole ProblemThis year at CONEXPO-CON/AGG,Python Manufacturing introduced a revolutionary solution to the never ending job of repairing the potholes on our roads. The Python 5000 is a one-person operated pothole patcher that can permanently repair the average pothole in about two minutes. It is the only one-person operated pothole patcher that uses all standard hot or […]April 6, 2011Construction EquipmentIsuzu Motors resumes production at Fujisawa plantIsuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc., distributor of America’s best-selling low-cab-forward trucks, announced today that Isuzu Motors Limited resumed production at its Fujisawa plant on April 5. The factory had been idled since the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan on March 11. The Fujisawa plant manufactures N-Series trucks, diesel engines and components for […]April 6, 2011BusinessLaHood: ‘We are another step closer to delivering an innovative, national transportation network’U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood issued a statement on April 6 regarding the $2.4 billion available for high-speed rail. In the statement, LaHood said the nation is “another step closer to delivering an innovative, national transportation network that brings new jobs and economic opportunity to the American people. “Since I announced the availability of an […]April 6, 2011HomeTensar increases geogrid products 10 percentTensar International Corp. has increased prices for its subgrade improvement and road base reinforcement geogrid products globally. The 10-percent increase, effective May 2, has been implemented to partially offset significantly higher polymer raw material costsApril 5, 2011Home‘The Road to Reauthorization’ starts on Capitol Hill“In the spirit of March Madness, it’s time to get the surface transportation bill on the court and in play,” the American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s (ARTBA) chief elected officer, ARTBA 2011 Chairman Bill Cox, told the House Highways & Transit Subcommittee at a March 30 hearing. “We recognize writing and enacting a multi-year […]April 5, 2011HomeTexas Sen. Cornyn: ‘Jobs numbers are a positive sign that our economy is moving in the right direction’The statement is as follows: "Today’s jobs numbers are a positive sign that our economy is moving in the right direction and further evidence that tax relief, not stimulus spending, is the best way to get job creators on the move again. Since Republicans convinced our colleagues across the aisle not to raise taxes, America has added nearly 650,000 jobs and the unemployment rate has dropped from 9.4 percent to 8.8 percent."April 5, 2011BusinessGoodyear outlines strategic plan for record profitabilityThe Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company said at an investor press conference that it is targeting 2013 segment operating income in its North American Tire unit of $450 million and improved segment operating income in its international businesses. In total, Goodyear is targeting record segment operating income of $1.6 billion in 2013. “Having momentum coming […]April 5, 2011Previous PagePage 238 of 590Next PageTop StoriesTechnologyKomatsu Partners with Pronto to Bring Autonomous Dump Trucks to Quarries of All SizesThe retrofit technology is designed to be simpler and more affordable, enabling all-day hauling with minimal human input.Compact equipment2026 Polaris General UTV Hits Dealers with New Colors, UpgradesCompact Utility LoadersMechMaxx Shakes Up Mini Skid Steer Market with $24K Croba STL1000PickupsFord to Build 2027 Midsize Electric Pickup in US with $30K Start PriceFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
