Equipment World Staff (EQW)HomeAGC: Construction industry adds 19,000 jobs post-strikeThe construction industry added 19,000 jobs in August as a strike that had lowered employment in July ended, but the sector’s 17 percent unemployment rate was the highest August rate ever, according to a new analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) of federal employment data. (For the official press release on this […]September 7, 2010RoadbuildingSmooth, Quiet Operation! Kaeser’s M50 – now with push-to-load switchKaeser’s popular M50 Mobilair™ portable compressor powers a variety of tools and equipment with added fuel savings and proven reliability. This unit delivers 185 cfm at 100 psig, and now includes a push-to-load switch for easy starting– all at a very competitive price! Features include the power-saving Sigma Profile rotary screw airend and a heavy-duty, […]September 2, 2010HomeGeorgia Concrete & Products Association hires exec directorThe Georgia Concrete & Products Association (GC&PA) has hired Jimmy Cotty to as its new executive director.Cotty assumed his role on July 20, 2010. Prior to joining the GC&PA, Cotty spent the previous four years on the staff of the Georgia Construction Aggregate Association (GCAA). While there, he was an integral part of the association’s […]September 2, 2010BusinessSummit Materials acquires aggregates and asphalt paving/production companiesBuilding materials company Summit Materials LLC has finalized the acquisitions of Kilgore Paving and Maintenance LLC, an asphalt production and paving company, and the aggregates, ready-mix concrete and construction assets of Harper Companies. Both businesses, which are based in Salt Lake City, Utah, have merged to form Harper-Kilgore LLC, an integrated materials and construction company. (For […]September 2, 2010RoadbuildingAEM announces new geospatial products groupThe Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announces formation of a new product group – the AEM Geospatial Industry Group – to serve manufacturers of various types of surveying/positioning systems such as GPS and GIS/LIS. Product groups in AEM provide a forum for manufacturers of similar equipment to discuss and take action on industry issues of […]September 2, 2010SafetyTennessee DOT SmartFIX40 named as top U.S. transportation projectThe Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) SmartFIX40 project is being recognized as one of the top transportation projects in the nation. The American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials selected SmartFIX40 Contract 2 for an “America’s Transportation Award” for “On Time Completion, Medium Project” in the Southeast Region. The annual transportation awards identify achievement […]September 1, 2010RoadbuildingNEW LIGHT TOWER FROM DOOSAN PORTABLE POWER OFFERS THE DURABILTY AND RELIABILITY OF LIGHTSOURCE, NOW COMPACTSTATESVILLE, N.C. — The newest addition to the line of portable light towers from Doosan Infracore Portable Power is the LSC (LightSource® Compact), designed with class-leading durability and reliability to meet the rigorous standards of rental and construction markets. The new LSC is ideal for illumination of special events, road and bridge construction, emergency and […]September 1, 2010RoadbuildingMike Anderson’s American IronWhen the final item closes at IronPlanet’s regular auction, up pops the full sale results, not only confirming or correcting my bid price and bidder total scribbles from the previous six or seven hours, but most significantly where the successful bidder is located.September 1, 2010RoadbuildingLeeboy’s new Blaw-Knox division introduces road widenerVT LeeBoy showcased its new RW-80A road widener at the 2010 American Public Works Association (APWA) trade show in Boston in late August. The machine will be part of a product line of five road widener and commercial paver products from Leeboy’s new Blaw-Knox Commercial Paving Products division. Each will carry the Blaw-Knox logo. The […]August 31, 2010TechnologyVolvo offering Fuel Efficiency Guarantee programVolvo Construction Equipment has started a Fuel Efficiency Guarantee program that is being offered on the company’slarge wheel loaders through Dec. 31, 2010. Based on fuel consumption reports, Volvo Construction Equipment will evaluate the fuel efficiency and share the difference in fuel cost with the equipment owner if the machine does not meet the individual […]August 31, 2010Previous PagePage 308 of 590Next PageTop StoriesThe DirtKubota’s Next-Gen Excavators: Why are They So Popular?On this episode of The Dirt, we take a deep dive into Kubota’s dash-5 mini excavator lineup.Compact Track LoadersTakeuchi’s First EH-Controlled Compact Track Loader – the TL11R3Compact Track LoadersCTLs Dominate 40 Years After Tracks Added to a Skid Steer – Buyer’s Guide 2025Compact equipmentA Closer Look: Toro Debuts its First Tracked, Electric Dingo & Ultra BuggiesFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
