Equipment World Staff (EQW)BusinessMichael Stewart leaves Texas Aggregates and Concrete AssociationEffective Aug. 3, Michael Stewart will step down as president and CEO of the Texas Aggregates and Concrete Association (TECA). He has accepted an opportunity to become an associate partner of a new lobbying venture that represents a variety of business interests at the state and federal levels, the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) reports.August 19, 2010BusinessAEM adds 22 new membersThe Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has added 22 companies as members in the past few months. The new members are as follows: Anaconda Conveyors USA – Dudley, Massachusetts, manufacturer of radial tracked and wheeled stockpiling conveyors Arrowhead Rockdrill Company – Barstow, California, manufacturer of hydraulic breakers, demolition tools, and associated wear parts. ArvinMeritor – […]August 19, 2010MaintenanceHydrema awarded $168 million contract for Area Mine Clearing VehiclesHydrema has been awarded a contract on Area Mine Clearing Vehicles (AMCS) from U.S. CECOM to the U.S. Army Engineers. The contract is a five-year contract and covers delivery of Mine Clearing Vehicles (MCV), spares, training and maintenance. The size of the contract is indefinite with a ceiling of $168 million. The first deliveries will […]August 19, 2010RoadbuildingVersatile Bobcat planer attachments designed for pavement repairs, milling cleanup work(WEST FARGO, N.D. — March 2010) Bobcat offers a full line of planer attachments for its skid-steer, all-wheel steer and compact track loaders, with cutting widths ranging from 14 to 40 inches. Planer attachments are ideal for milling potholes, alligator cracks and other defects; matching uneven pavement surfaces; cutting drainage in parking lots; making street […]August 19, 2010RoadbuildingTrimble Announces Enhancements to the Trimble FX 3D Laser Scanner Increases Range of High Accuracy 3D Laser Scanner for Industrial Plant ApplicationsSUNNYVALE, Calif., June 17, 2010 – Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today improvements to its Trimble® FX 3D Laser Scanner for applications requiring high accuracy and high quality data in industrial plant applications. The improvements extend the range of the Trimble FX to capture high resolution position information up to 80 meters. The increased range allows […]August 19, 2010RoadbuildingLeica GR10 – the next generation GNSS reference station receiver with a streamlined ‘plug and play’ workflowLeica Geosystems is pleased to announce the newest member of its reference station product range. Designed for a wide variety of GNSS reference station applications, the Leica GR10 offers new levels of simplicity, reliability and performance. With a focus on ease of use and efficiency, the GR10 helps streamline system installation and day to day […]August 19, 2010TechnologyFHWA’s Justin Ocel named recipient of AISI’s Robert J. Dexter Memorial LectureAmerican Iron and Steel Institute’s (AISI) Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI) Steel Bridge Task Force and the American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Technical Committee for Structural Steel Design have named Justin Ocel, Ph.D., P.E., as the 2010 recipient of the Robert J. Dexter Memorial Lecture. The program was instituted in 2005 […]August 19, 2010RoadbuildingTuff CurbTuff Curb® is a durable, high performance separator curb that works in conjunction with Impact Recovery Systems®’ full line of spring mounted posts and signage. This versatile curbing system is easy to install and can be utilized for curves, medians, edge lines, work zones and rail crossings. Tuff Curb is Texas Transportation Institute tested and […]August 19, 2010RoadbuildingPRECISE MRM LAUNCHES ENHANCED FIELD DISPATCHINGFor years, PreCise has provided the latest in road and satellite mapping to give fleet managers a powerful tool to manage their day-to-day operations. With this latest release, PreCise has added several components to assure the closest qualified and available technician is deployed to the jobsite and is routed efficiently. As a technician is […]August 19, 2010RoadbuildingEverpads – Saber Carbide Cutting Teeth∙ Specially designed for maximum performance on high-production cold-milling planers ∙ High quality carbide tip and fortified welding with exquisitely hardened body ∙ Innovative design of wavy-edged, wear resistant washer to facilitate rotating and extend tool-holder life ∙ Also available Everpads premium Bolt-on Track padsAugust 18, 2010Previous PagePage 313 of 591Next PageTop StoriesCompact Utility LoadersA Sherpa – on Tracks! 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