Equipment World Staff (EQW)RoadbuildingTrimble GCSFlex System – Affordable, Flexible Grade Control for ExcavatorsSUNNYVALE, Calif., March 7, 2011 –Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced today a new category of machine control designed for excavators—the Trimble® GCSFlex™ Grade Control System. The GCSFlex is designed to offer small to mid-sized contractors a reliable, flexible and affordable option to leverage machine control technology and make contractors more competitive. The Trimble GCSFlex Grade Control […]March 17, 2011RoadbuildingSealMaster Crack Pro heated hose machineSANDUSKY, OH – The SealMaster Crack Pro Heated Hose Machine is the ideal unit for hot pour crack sealing. Material is ready to apply within 1 hour. The unit is an oil-jacketed melter/applicator featuring all diesel power. Both the burner and the engine are powered by diesel fuel for maximum safety, efficiency, and performance. The […]March 16, 2011RoadbuildingSealMaster High Performance Pot Hole PatcherSANDUSKY, OH – PatchMaster is a high-performance cold patch with hot mix durability. PatchMaster is easy to use and can be applied in any weather. Simply pour from bag and tamp or drive over with your car and no heating is required. PatchMaster fills potholes in both asphalt and concrete and is ideal for full […]March 16, 2011RoadbuildingNew Cost-Effective SMC 2000 FM-ST Solar Message Center from Work Area Protection Meets MUTCD RequirementsGARLAND, TEXAS – March 2011 – The new cost-effective, Precision Solar Controls full matrix variable message display, the SMC 2000 FM-ST Solar Message Center, is now available from Work Area Protection Corp. The portable SMC 2000 FM-ST Solar Message Center displays text and graphic messages on a 76-inch by 139-inch panel and features an on-board […]March 16, 2011HomeNational Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) Asphalt In Depth ConferenceThe National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) will hold an Asphalt In Depth Conference June 1–2, 2011 in Nashville. The conference is being co-sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and supported by local state associations.March 15, 2011HomeDouble Coin Tires and China Manufacturers Alliance showing off REM-9 radial earthmover tire at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2011Tire manufacturer and marketer Double Coin Tires and China Manufacturers Alliance, LLC (CMA) will showcase Double Coin’s 27.00R49 REM-9 radial earthmover tire, along with the full line of all-steel radial off-the-road (ROTR) tires at ConExpo-Con/Agg (Booth No. 12131), which will be held March 22-26 in Las Vegas.March 15, 2011BusinessEdison Brito named PSG market development director, AmericasPump Solutions Group (PSG), a member of the New York-based Dover Corp.’s Fluid Management market segment and part of its fluid solutions platform, has appointed Edison Brito as market development director, Americas.March 15, 2011BusinessHighway Reauthorization: The (Long?) Road AheadAggBeat Congress moves forward with seven-month extension of highway and transit programs in the nick of time. by Tina Grady Barbaccia In early March, Congress passed another extension of highway, transit, and highway safety programs. The seven-month extension, passed by a 421-to-1 vote in the House and by voice vote in the Senate, was signed […]March 15, 2011TechnologyIndiana DOT offers engineering scholarshipsThe Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is again offering competitive engineering scholarships valued at $3,125 per semester for up to five years. Full-time students accepted or currently enrolled in a qualifying civil engineering program are encouraged to learn more and download the scholarship application at www.INDOTScholarship.IN.gov. Applications for the 2011-2012 school year must be postmarked […]March 15, 2011HomeT&I Committee meeting 3/16 for bill markupsThe Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) will meet on March 16, 2011 to consider the following measures: •Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Views and Estimates of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, •S. 307, A bill to designate the Federal building and United States Courthouse located at 217 West King Street, Martinsburg, West Virginia, as […]March 15, 2011Previous PagePage 245 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.
