Equipment World Staff (EQW)SafetyAEM: U.S. economy grows slower pace than expected, urgent need for job creationNews that the U.S. economy grew at a slower pace than expected in the second quarter of 2010 should sound an alarm to Congress, says Dennis Slater, president of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). Slater says “there is an urgent need for job creation in this country, and while there are no easy political […]August 31, 2010TechnologyAsphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association hosting in-place recycling seminarsAsphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association (ARRA) will be hosting a series of our one-day in-place recycling seminars. The seminars are for members, prospective members, clients, and agencies. The seminars dates have been scheduled as follows: Montgomery, AL on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. Sturbridge, MA on Oct. 13. Richmond, VA on Oct. 19. Phoenix, AZ […]August 31, 2010EquipmentARTBA cautions EPA against regulating coal ash as ‘hazarous waste’A U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposal to regulate coal ash as a “hazardous waste” could make concrete more expensive and less durable, thus increasing the costs and environmental footprint of key transportation improvement projects, says Nick Goldstein, vice president of environmental and regulatory affairs for the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). “Every element […]August 31, 2010RoadbuildingVT Leeboy creates Blaw-Knox division, reveals distribution plansLincolnton, N.C.-based VT Leeboy has created a new business division known as Blaw-Knox Commercial Paving Products. The new division has developed a product line in which it has collaborated with Volvo Construction Equipment on several products based on traditional Blaw-Knox models. “We are looking forward to providing contractors and agencies with the traditional ownership experience […]August 30, 2010HomeWomen in Concrete Alliance seeking nominees for Woman of Distinction AwardThe Women in Concrete Alliance (WICA) — a networking organization for women in the concrete industry that debuted earlier this year is now accepting entries for entries for the organization’s first Woman of Distinction award. Kari Moosmann, co-founder of WICA, says the award was created to celebrate women in the industry. “We are excited to […]August 30, 2010TechnologyCongress needs to ‘act on voter demands,’ says AEMCongress prepares to return to Washington in a few weeks, and voters across America, regardless of political party affiliation, have one issue as their top priority — improving the economy. A number of recent surveys show that American voters want to restore the unlimited potential of manufacturing jobs in America as a sure way to […]August 30, 2010RoadbuildingAllied’s all-new Hy-Ram® hydraulic impact hammer is “street tough”Cleveland, Ohio—Allied Construction Products, LLC has announced the introduction of the Hy-Ram® HR Series hydraulic impact hammer. Hy-Ram® has “streetwise” attributes like an oil and gas operation that increases efficiency, a longer piston stroke for higher impact power and an auto-stop system to prevent “blank firing.” Allied has combined performance, efficiency and reliability in their […]August 30, 2010RoadbuildingGriffin Non-Clog Pumps Power Through Both Water and DebrisGriffin’s Model 18 NCRD pumps are capable of delivering flows exceeding 17,000 gallons per minute (64,352 liters per minute) and providing head capacities of 240 feet (73 meters) or more. Griffin non-clog pumps are an ideal solution for sewer bypasses, flood control, sumping, or any other application requiring high volume and the ability to move […]August 30, 2010RoadbuildingPro-Tech Introduces Switchblade Containment PlowsROCHESTER, N.Y. — Pro-Tech introduces the Switchbladeä to its line of Sno Pusher containment plows. With its ability to switch between a rubber edge and steel trip edge, the Switchblade can handle changing weather and jobsite conditions without having to change plows. This unmatched versatility makes the unit ideal for serious snow and ice management […]August 30, 2010RoadbuildingFrostjet ‘Snow & ICE Defense SystemThe Frost jet retro-fits the windshield washer system and is designed to clear the windshield of cars and trucks of frost and ice. The Frost jet heats the windshield washer fluid as it is passed on to the wiper blades providing hot fluid to remove frost, ice, salt solution and assist in removing bugs from […]August 26, 2010Previous PagePage 310 of 591Next PageTop StoriesCompact Utility LoadersA Sherpa – on Tracks! Z40T, Z50T Stand-on Mini Track Loaders UnveiledWhen wheels won't cut it, the new Z40T and Z50T deliver up to 25 horsepower and 2,006 pounds of breakout force in a 38-inch-wide footprint.ExcavatorsLiebherr Revamps Gen 8 Excavators for Greater Fuel Efficiency, PerformanceOff-Road Trucks60 Years After “Gravel Charlie” – Articulated Dump Truck Buyer’s Guide 2026Backhoe LoadersCloser Look: Cat's Largest Backhoes, the 440 & 450, Enter Next GenerationFeatured SponsorNew Holland Bets on Simple Machine Control
