Equipment World Staff (EQW)HomeARTBA confirms former Gov. Bill Owens for public-private partnership conferenceFormer Colorado Governor Bill Owens has been confirmed as a general session speaker at the American Road and Transportation Builders Association’s (ARTBA) 22nd Annual Public-Private Partnerships (P3) in Transportation Conference, the organization announced today. Owens will join industry leaders and public officials including members of the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Office of Innovative Program Delivery, […]June 15, 2010HomeErosion control industry pioneer passes awayOne of the most beloved members of the International Erosion Control Association (IECA), Alfred Tsuguo Nitta, CPESC, founder of Nitta Erosion Control, passed away on May 31, 2010 on the family ranch in Loomis, Calif., where he was born on March 19, 1923. Nitta was 87 years old. Nitta joined IECA in 1977 and was […]June 14, 2010BusinessFHWA chooses CH2M Hill in sustainable highway projectCH2M HILL, an industry leader in sustainability services for transportation, water, energy, and climate change, was recently selected by the U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to lead a team in the identification of the characteristics of a sustainable highway, and to develop tools, procedures and techniques that can be incorporated into a standard practice to […]June 14, 2010Construction EquipmentKaeser names new director of salesKaeser Compressors, Inc. has hired Ed Smiley as its new director of sales. Based out of Kaeser’s U.S. headquarters in Fredericksburg, Va., Smiley will lead the sales teams for all Kaeser’s product divisions. “We welcome Ed to the Kaeser family and look forward to making full use of his talents to serve our customers as […]June 14, 2010TechnologyVUEWorks sets User Conference for June 16-17VUEWorks, Inc. will host its annual User Conference June 16-17, 2010 at the Highlander Inn, Manchester, New Hampshire. The VUEWorks Conference brings together local government and utility customers and partners to network, share best practices, and advance their skills to fully embrace the power and functionality of the VUEWorks® Integrated GIS Asset and Work Order […]June 14, 2010EquipmentAISI gives statement on failure of Senate Res. 26Thomas J. Gibson, president and CEO of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), whose members produce more than 75 percent of the steel produced in America, issued the following statement on the Senate’s failure today to pass S.J. Res 26: “We are disappointed that the U.S. Senate failed to pass S.J. Res 26, Senator […]June 11, 2010WorkforceMoDOT: kcICON project team member receives 2010 Rosa Parks AwardkcICON Project team member Jontell Jones was bestowed the 2010 Rosa Parks Award at the Metro Organization for Racial and Economic Equity’s (MORE2) fifth annual Imagine Banquet. The event was held Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center. MORE2 Executive Director Mary Lim-Lampe states, “On December 1, 1955, an unknown seamstress in […]June 11, 2010TechnologyMohamad Hussein receives Geotechnical and Materials Engineering Council AwardMohamad Hussein, P.E. has received the Florida Engineering Society’s 2010 Geotechnical and Materials Engineering Council (GMEC) Award. This award, presented by the Florida Institute of Consulting Engineers (FICE), recognizes outstanding personal efforts on the part of its recipient to advance the technical and professional practice of geotechnical engineering firms in Florida for a minimum of […]June 10, 2010TechnologyKnaack launches online dealer locatorKnaack LLC has announced the launch of its new online dealer locator to make Web searches simpler for prospective end users. A dealer locator is a tool that allows website visitors to search for the nearest jobsite, truck and van equipment dealers based on a zip/postal code and radius search. The new dealer locator uses […]June 10, 2010BusinessMHC Kenworth – Kansas City named 2009 Kenworth Dealer of YearMHC Kenworth in Kansas City, Mo., was named 2009 Kenworth Dealer of the Year for the United States and Canada at the annual Kenworth Dealer Meeting held recently in Seattle. “It’s an outstanding honor for MHC Kenworth – Kansas City to receive the prestigious Kenworth Dealer of the Year award,” said Tim Murphy, president of […]June 9, 2010Previous PagePage 329 of 590Next PageTop StoriesCompact ExcavatorsA Closer Look: Yanmar’s ViO35-7 Mini Excavator Packs Power, Zero Tail SwingThe 24.4-horsepower mini excavator features a swing boom and a three-pump hydraulic system for tackling a variety of light construction jobs.AttachmentsRodradar Intros Ground Penetrating Radar Buckets for Large ExcavatorsPickupsToyota Reveals 2026 Tundra with Engine Choices, New Standard FeaturesCompact ExcavatorsBull Equipment Charges Into U.S. Market with Low-Cost Mini Excavator LineupFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks