Equipment World Staff (EQW)Construction EquipmentPaladin adds heavy construction territory manager for Ohio ValleyPaladin Construction Group has appointed Mike Roberto to the position of heavy construction territory manager, covering the Ohio Valley of the United States. He will work closely with all sales, engineering and manufacturing departments within Paladin’s JRB, CP and CustomWorks Brands and contribute to the strategic growth of sales initiatives within the company. Roberto has […]January 19, 2011RoadbuildingCalPortland’s DuPont aggregate plant receives ‘Gold Award’ from NSSGACalPortland Company’s DuPont aggregate plant in DuPont, Wash., has received the highest “Gold Award” from the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) for its superior performance in environmental stewardship. The awards program recognizes aggregates operations throughout the United States and Canada for their extraordinary commitment to safety, environmental stewardship and community involvement. “CalPortland makes […]January 19, 2011SafetyMSHA: Falling material death at Martinez StoneA 41 year- old laborer with four years of experience died on Dec. 29, 2010, at Martinez Stone in Texas, a dimension stone operation, because of falling material, according to a report from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). The victim was replacing a hydraulic lift arm cylinder on a skid steer loader. The […]January 19, 2011BusinessEnviroTech hires West Coast regional, Midwest regional managerRob McPherson has joined EnviroTech Services, Inc., a road maintenance and safety solutions company, as the company's Midwest division manager and Jerold Vincent has joined as West Coast regional manager.January 18, 2011RoadbuildingJLG Introduces New 340AJ Boom LiftMcConnellsburg, Pa. (January 17, 2011) — JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company [NYSE:OSK] and a leading manufacturer of aerial work platforms and telescopic material handlers, announced today that it is introducing a new model to the JLG line of boom lifts – the 340AJ. With a lift height of 34 feet, 20 feet of […]January 18, 2011RoadbuildingSnowEx Introduces New Economical Salt BoxWARREN, Mich. – SnowEx introduces the SB-1000 salt box, an economical version of its popular storage systems. The SB-1000 features a highly durable design but is inexpensive, making it ideal for entry-level needs. Constructed from water-resistant, noncorrosive polyethylene, the SB-1000 has a storage capacity of 10 cubic feet and is designed to protect a wide […]January 18, 2011HomeGranite Construction awarded $29.5 million highway project in CaliforniaGranite Construction Company has been awarded a $29.5 million contract by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to construct a new four-lane highway on State Route 78 near the town of Brawley, about 100 miles south of Palm Springs in Southern California. Granite will book the project into backlog during the fourth quarter of 2010.January 17, 2011Machine controlTwo new SITECH dealers established in BrazilTwo new SITECH Technology Dealers have been established in Brazil. SITECH Sul Brazil and SITECH Noroeste Brazil join the premier network of SITECH dealerships, a global distribution network offering a comprehensive portfolio of construction technology systems available to heavy and highway contractors.January 14, 2011BusinessPA Gov. Rendell: Stimulus providing short- and long-term benefitPennsylvania has more jobs, safer infrastructure, greater energy independence, better schools and a clear path to economic stability because of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), Gov. Edward G. Rendell said Jan. 13 before the regular public meeting of the state's Stimulus Oversight Commission.January 14, 2011TechnologyPCI seeks proposals for $20K fellowship awardsThe Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) is seeking a request for proposals for the Daniel P. Jenny Research Fellowships.January 13, 2011Previous PagePage 280 of 590Next PageTop StoriesCompact equipmentA Closer Look: Toro Debuts its First Tracked, Electric Dingo & Ultra BuggiesAn all-electric jobsite is now a reality, enabling contractors to ditch sledgehammers, shovels and wheelbarrows on indoor and outdoor jobs.Graders/ScrapersLiuGong Enters North American Motor Grader Market with the 4215DOff-Road TrucksA Closer Look: Deere’s New Operator-Friendly Articulated Dump TrucksCompact Track Loaders"Send in the The Rook!" – The Crime-Fighting Cat Compact Track Loader (Video)Featured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
