Equipment World Staff (EQW)HomeSteel imports decline 16%Based on preliminary Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported on March 22 that the U.S. imported a total of 1,777,000 net tons (NT) of steel in February, including 1,371,000 NT of finished steel (down 16 percent and 19 percent, respectively, from January final data). Annualized total and finished steel imports […]April 5, 2011SafetyNew Jersey DOT kicks off National Work Zone Awareness WeekCommissioner James Simpson kicked off New Jersey Department of Transportation’s (NJDOT) participation in National Work Zone Awareness Week today, urging motorists to contribute to a safe highway construction season by taking it slow through work zones.April 5, 2011RoadbuildingWEATHER GUARD announces new Hi-Side truck box features and enhancementsCrystal Lake, IL – March 29, 2011 – Knaack LLC and WEATHER GUARD Truck Equipment announces re-designed Hi-Side Truck Boxes. New features of the Hi-Side product line deliver improved security, durability, and organizational solutions for construction, municipal and field service professionals that require frequent and easy access to valuable tools and equipment, while keeping the […]April 5, 2011RoadbuildingTrail King Introduces Advantage Plus! Series Hydraulic DetachableMITCHELL, SD – Trail King’s Advantage Plus! Series Hydraulic Detachable Gooseneck (HDG) trailer features a new gooseneck design, as well as a long list of new standard equipment. Of course, Trail King’s detachable gooseneck system still includes self-lifting hydraulic cylinders, non-ground bearing design, and V-shaped alignment guide – features that have made Trail King HDG […]April 5, 2011RoadbuildingRoadtec Rolls Out New Addition to its Soil Stabilizer/Reclaimer LineThe new Roadtec mid-size SX-5 soil stabilizer/reclaimer features a 540 hp (403 kW) CAT® C15 engine. It joins the larger 700 hp (522 kW) model in the company’s line of stabilizers/reclaimers. The SX-5 complies with Tier 4 and Stage IIIb emission standards The SX-5 Soil Stabilizer/Reclaimer comes with a 96” (244 cm) wide cutter drum […]April 5, 2011RoadbuildingRoadtec begins production of heavy-duty, front-mounted broomRoadtec, Inc. introduces a new 83 hp (62 kW) self-propelled broom. This is a new product line for the company and its first foray into compact construction equipment. Roadtec’s traditional product line of highway-class asphalt finishers and cold planers are known for rugged construction, and this new product keeps with this tradition. The FB-85 broom […]April 5, 2011TechnologyGeospatial Information & Technology Association (GITA) 2011 Geospatial Solutions ConferenceThe Geospatial Information & Technology Association’s (GITA) upcoming 2011 Geospatial Solutions Conference will take place April 10-13, 2011, in Grapevine, Texas.April 4, 2011HomeCaraustar raising price $40/ton on clay-coated gradesCaraustar Industries, Inc. has announced that “due to the continued escalation of our input costs on fiber, chemicals, freight and fuel,” there will be a $40-per-ton price increase effective with shipments on and after April 22, 2011 for all clay-coated grades from Caraustar’s Tama Mill.April 4, 2011HomeCaraustar implents freight surchargesCaraustar Industries Inc. plans to implement freight surcharges on all shipments of uncoated mill grades and products. The freight surcharge will be $.65 per mile and will be effective with shipments on and after April 4, 2011. “Carriers have increased rates for many freight lanes recently, and fuel surcharges have increased dramatically,” said Greg Bartlett, […]April 4, 2011TechnologyEllicott Dredge acquires Rohr Corp., now Rohr International Dredge Co.Ellicott Dredge Enterprises LLC of Baltimore, Md. USA has acquired selected assets of Rohr Corp. (USA), including its current backlog, and all associated intellectual property, as well as the shares of Rohr Bagger GMBH, based in Mannheim, Germany. Through a newly formed subsidiary, Rohr International Dredge Co. LLC, Rohr will operate as an independent, wholly-owned […]April 1, 2011Previous PagePage 239 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.
