Equipment World Staff (EQW)HomeErdman Anthony ranked in nation’s Top 500 design firmsErdman, Anthony and Associates, Inc. has advanced its position among the nation’s Top 500 Design Firms, as ranked by Engineering News Record; the firm was No. 281 on the list this year, an increase of 123 from the 2009 ranking. Erdman Anthony provides infrastructure engineering and support services to private industry and government clients. Firms […]May 3, 2010BaumaBauma 2010 wrap-up report: Record exhibitors, space; visitor quality good despite volcano interruptionThe organizers of Bauma 2010 says the international tradeshow has marked a turnaround in the international construction machinery industry, ushering in the hoped-for change in sentiment. And this was despite the ban on air travel which impacted on the first few days of the fair, according to the Bauma 2010 final report from show organizer […]May 3, 2010HomeGranite Construction announces new San Diego/Western Riverside County construction managerGranite Construction Co. has announced that Mark Chalfa will assume the position of San Diego/Western Riverside County Area Construction Manager reporting to Dave Donnelly, effective May 1, 2010. In his new role, Chalfa will be responsible for the vertically integrated construction operations (estimating and field project management) in San Diego and Western Riverside County. Mark […]April 30, 2010RoadbuildingKomatsu America Corp. Launches The New GD655-5 GraderRolling Meadows, IL, APR 28, 2010— Komatsu America Corp. today introduces the new GD655-5 motor grader, powered by a powerful and highly fuel-efficient, EPA Tier 3 emission certified Komatsu SAA6D107E-1 engine. With an increased maximum horsepower of 218 and an increased standard configuration weight of 35,351lbs, the GD655-5 is entering the largest grader segment in […]April 29, 2010HomeLaHood confirmed for ARTBA public-private partnership conference July 22-23U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood has confirmed to the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) that he will deliver the keynote address at the association’s 22nd Annual ARTBA Public-Private Partnerships (P3) in Transportation Conference, held July 22-23 at the Renaissance Hotel in Washington, D.C. LaHood is expected to share his views on the […]April 29, 2010BaumaAll About Bauma: A quick roundup of the facts and moreBauma is the construction industry’s largest tradeshow. That’s not news. But there a lot of other facts and tidbits in which you might be interested. Click here for a fact sheet on Bauma. Click here for a look at the layout of Bauma, by section, and what was shown there.April 29, 2010RoadbuildingMSV – Sidewalk TractorThe MSV is the new alternative in sidewalk, articulating tractors designed to meet the many needs of municipalities, universities, airports, or any organization that is serious about grounds maintenance. This multi-service, multi-season machine can complete many jobs including snow removal, mowing, sweeping and spreading. Performance Features Tier III Cummins Diesel Engine, 110 HP at 2500 […]April 29, 2010BusinessHolt Cat names Paul Hensley VP, CFOHolt Cat,  the Caterpillar equipment and engine dealer for South, Central, North and Northeast Texas, recently named Paul Hensley to the role of vice president, chief financial officer. Hensley has held the position of Controller with Holt Cat for nine years and has more than 23 years of accounting and finance experience in a variety […]April 28, 2010RoadbuildingErdman Anthony elects 2010-2011 board directorsAt its annual meeting on March 27, 2010, the shareholders of Erdman Anthony elected the following five company managers to serve as directors on the Erdman Anthony Holding Company board for the 2010-2011 term: Curtis Helman, PE; David Lazzar, PE; James Noth, PE; Bruce Wallmann, PE; and Daniel Ziemianski, PE. They join current board members […]April 28, 2010BusinessNAPA announces speaker lineup for Mid-Year Meeting July 26-28The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) has announced the speaker lineup for its Midyear Meeting, being held July 26-28, 2010 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington, D.C.April 28, 2010Previous PagePage 340 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
