Equipment World Staff (EQW)TechnologyAmerican Iron and Steel Institute elects Nucor’s DiMiccio as chairThe Board of Directors of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has elected Daniel R. DiMicco, chairman, president and CEO of Nucor Corporation, to serve as chairman of the Institute until May of 2011. “Dan brings a strong commitment to advancing the Institute’s pro-manufacturing agenda at a time when we are facing major policy […]May 11, 2010BusinessCity of Olympia, Wash., selects VUEWorks for asset managementThe City of Olympia, Wash., has selected VUEWorks Inc.’s software for Web-based, GIS-integrated Asset Management and Capital Improvement Planning (CIP). VUEWorks will be used as Olympia’s city-wide record management system to support a sustainable infrastructure management program that will enable City staff to make informed decisions on how to build, maintain, and surplus City assets. […]May 11, 2010RoadbuildingSuperior’s NEW Cushotrac® Wire-impregnated RUBBER Bolt-to-Shoe Track Pads for Asphalt Milling and Paving MachinesSuperior Tire & Rubber Corp. is the country’s leading manufacturer of high quality OEM and after-market polyurethane and rubber track pads for crawlers, dozers, excavators, milling machines, pavers, trenchers and other specialized steel track driven heavy equipment. STR has set the industry standard for quality and durability. We are very proud of our American made […]May 11, 2010RoadbuildingKENCO SLAB LIFT·Developed to remove concrete slabs such as suspended bridge decks that must be lifted from one side. ·The lift features a slide balancing arm to allow the operator to choose center of gravity for the slab being lifted. ·Fabricated to meet customer specifications ·Designed for minimal space requirements More information on this product or any […]May 11, 2010RoadbuildingAsphalt Drum Mixers Offers Drag Slat Conveyor Options for Asphalt PlantsHUNTERTOWN, Ind. — Asphalt Drum Mixers, Inc. (ADM) offers a full line of drag slat conveyors for use with either ADM’s asphalt plants or those from other manufacturers. They are available with material transport ratings up to 500 tons per hour and feature heavy-duty construction for providing years of reliable service. For maximum durability the […]May 11, 2010RoadbuildingNEW ROAD WIZARD FROM ELGIN SWEEPER FEATURES IMPROVED DESIGNELGIN, Ill. (May 10, 2010) – Elgin Sweeper has introduced a new Road Wizard mechanical sweeper featuring an improved design and available with a choice of chasses – Freightliner, UD, International, conventional or cabover. The new design features improved styling; an improved spray system water pump; more efficient hydraulics; a more robust sweeper, lift and […]May 11, 2010HomeGranite Construction declares quarterly dividend: 13 cents per shareGranite Construction Inc. announced on May 6 that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per common share. The dividend is payable July 15, 2010 for stockholders of record June 30, 2010.May 6, 2010BusinessAEM adds 17 new members: Find out whoThe Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has announced the names of 17 new companies to join the international trade group, which provides business-development resources for the off-road equipment manufacturing industry. AEM members produce and market equipment, products and services used worldwide in the agriculture, construction, forestry, mining and utility sectors. Association services include product safety […]May 6, 2010Business‘Start Us Up USA’ rally to support highway reauthorization slated for May 7 in Des MoinesThe Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) will be holding a regional “Start Us Up USA” rally in Des Moines, Iowa, to build support for highway reauthorization and related measures to help the equipment industry recover from the economic downturn. The event is slated for Friday, May 7 at 4 p.m. at the Iowa State Capitol Building […]May 6, 2010RoadbuildingNew Bridgestone-Brand Greatec M825 Wide Base Drive Delivers Superior Removal MileageMUSCATINE, Iowa (April 22, 2010) – Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions (BBTS), a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, is introducing the new Bridgestone-brand Greatec M825 wide base drive radial with extended tire life and low cost per mile. “Building on the success of the Greatec Drive, the new Greatec M825 wide base drive radial is […]May 6, 2010Previous PagePage 338 of 590Next PageTop StoriesBackhoe LoadersA Closer Look: Deere's New Backhoes Deliver Improved Comfort, Visibility, ControlTop-selling models – from the 310 to the 710 – get wider cabs and loads of standard features while keeping the popular powertrain.Vintage EquipmentThe 1950s Cat “Twin D8” – 2 Joined Dozers, 1 Big Blade, Double the PowerCompact 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 Swing
