Equipment World Staff (EQW)HomeSteel imports on the riseBased on preliminary Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported today that the U.S. imported a total of 2,072 ,000 net tons (NT) of steel in April, including 1,672,000 NT of finished steel (each up 1 percent respectively, vs. March final data). This was the highest monthly total since January 2009. Annualized […]June 2, 2010BusinessFHWA’s new tech tool pinpoints freight congestionA new technology tool will help transportation planners, operators, and private shippers and carriers plan ahead by identifying key traffic chokepoints on some of the nation’s busiest roads, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced today. “We are always looking for new and creative ideas that will enable us to move goods more efficiently, conserve energy, […]June 2, 2010SafetyMillions in TIGER II grants availableFollowing on the success of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) Discretionary Grant Program, Secretary Ray LaHood today announced the availability of $600 million in TIGER II grants for capital investment in surface transportation projects. TIGER II grants will be awarded on a competitive basis to projects that have a […]June 2, 2010BusinessUtah’s Best of State of Medal winner namedThe Utah Best of State Organization named Staker Parson Companies as the 2010 Best of State Medal Winner in the Manufacturing-Mineral Mining/Stone Quarrying. 2010 marks the seventh year that Staker Parson Companies has won the award. Staker Parson will be presented with the award at the annual Awards Gala held Saturday, May 29th in the Grand […]June 2, 2010BusinessAEM recognizes “Statistics Outstanding Merit Award” winnersThe Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has presented 65 member manufacturers with “Statistics Outstanding Merit Awards” for exemplary 2009 performance in AEM’s data reporting programs. The association says these manufacturers’ actions “enhance the association’s ability to provide meaningful market information to member companies for business benchmarking and planning.” The annual awards are based on statistical data […]June 1, 2010BusinessJLG’s president to retireJLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announces the retirement of Craig Paylor as president of JLG and executive vice president Oshkosh Corporation.       The company also announces that Wilson Jones, Oshkosh Corporation executive vice president and president of Oshkosh’s Fire and Emergency segment has been named to succeed Craig Paylor as president […]June 1, 2010BusinessGodwin Pumps appoints new sales team membersGodwin Pumps, worldwide manufacturer and supplier of the Dri-Prime automatic self-priming pump, announces the appointment of Mick Trotter and Paul Marlow to Sales & Rental Distribution Development. Mick Trotter has almost 18 years of experience in the pump sales and rental industry, having served most recently as a Sales Engineer. Trotter will provide support to […]June 1, 2010BusinessAISI bestows lifetime achievement awardAmerican Iron and Steel Institute’s (AISI) Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI) announced May 4 that David C. Jeanes, P.E., president of the Steel Market Development Institute (retired), is the recipient of the 2010 Market Development Lifetime Achievement Award. The award recognizes steel industry professionals who have made significant contributions over the course of their careers […]June 1, 2010RoadbuildingRoadtec Announces Important Enhancements to Its SX-7 Soil StabilizerRoadtec’s powerful 700 hp soil stabilizer/reclaimer has undergone a transformation with many refinements over the past year. Compared to the first 2007 prototype, the current SX-7 looks very different. The changes in the body of the machine are mostly related to maximizing visibility. Visibility is tricky with any large construction machine, but Roadtec has creatively […]June 1, 2010RoadbuildingRoad Science Tutorial: Many paths to low-energy asphalt mixesIn-plant foamed asphalt processes grow in popularity as producers, contractors and agencies embrace warm mix asphalt.June 1, 2010Previous PagePage 332 of 590Next PageTop StoriesVintage EquipmentThe 1950s Cat “Twin D8” – 2 Joined Dozers, 1 Big Blade, Double the PowerIn the late 1940s, Buster Peterson decided two Cats were better than one and created the “Twin D8” – a great idea until the D9 debuted in 1954.Compact equipmentNew Polaris Ranger 500: Work-Ready UTV Priced at $10K, Can Tow 1,500 Lbs.Construction EquipmentExtreme Machine: Prinoth’s Massive Panther XL Crawlers Traverse AntarcticaCompact ExcavatorsA Closer Look: Yanmar’s ViO35-7 Mini Excavator Packs Power, Zero Tail SwingAttachmentsRodradar Intros Ground Penetrating Radar Buckets for Large Excavators
