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Roadbuilding
duraPATCH, THE ALL WEATHER, HIGH PERFORMANCE COLD PATCH ROAD REPAIR MATERIAL PROVIDES CUSTOMERS “ONE-TIME” ONLY APPLICATION SAVING TIME AND IS HIGHLY COST COMPETITIVE
PROVIDENCE, R.I., April 19, (2010) – Tri-Products, LLC., has introduced duraPATCH, a specially designed liquid asphalt formula, combined with a high quality aggregate structure, that provides for engineered cold patch material that is superior in durability for long lasting service. duraPATCH’s unique asphalt formula achieves superior coating and adhesion properties allowing for the application in […]
April 23, 2010
Bauma
Potain showcases topless crane line at Bauma
The MDT 368 from Manitowoc’s Potain brand will be featured at this year’s bauma exhibition. The crane, launched last year, is the largest Topless MDT tower crane. It adds new design features to the strong lift and ease-of-assembly familiar to users of other cranes in the MDT range. The MDT 368 is available in two […]
April 22, 2010
The MDT 368 is available in two versions, the MDT 368 L12 with a 12-ton maximum capacity, and the MDT 368 L16 with a 16-ton maximum capacity
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A story in today’s Chicago Tribune pointed out that parts of Chicago’s roads are being dressed in their best black outfits–brand, spankin’ new asphalt. Although some of the major thoroughfares are stilled riddled with potholes, other less-traveled areas are being repaved as part of an “Olympic plan.” Yes, it would make sense to repair the […]
April 22, 2010
Roadbuilding
Volvo Rents franchise opens in Pennsylvania
Volvo Rents opened an independently-owned franchise equipment rental center in central Pennsylvania. Sheffer Rents of Central Pennsylvania will carry Volvo’s compact excavators, compact wheel loaders, backhoes and skid-steer loaders. The franchise is locally owned and operated by Clint Sheffer and Susan Renoll in York, Pennsylvania. The location’s address is 730 Neu Road, York, Pennsylvania, 17404. […]
April 22, 2010
Safety
American Shotcrete Association Spring 2010 Conference March 20-22 in Chicago
The American Shotcrete Association (ASA) will hold its Spring 2010 Committee Meetings in Chicago, IL., at the Sheraton Chicago, March 20-22, 2009. The following committees have scheduled working meetings at this event: ASA Executive Committee, Sustainability Committee, Pool & Recreational Shotcrete Committee, Education Committee, Safety Committee, Publications Committee, Marketing & Membership Committee, Underground Committee, and ASA Board […]
April 22, 2010
Business
U.S. DOT starts program to help small businesses compete for government contracts
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced a new bonding education program aimed at helping qualified small and disadvantaged businesses compete for government contracting opportunities. In collaboration with the Surety and Fidelity Association of America (SFAA), the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) will host a series of pilot […]
April 22, 2010
Safety
ICUEE honored as top trade show in U.S.
The International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) was recently ranked as the second largest show of any industry in the United States in 2009, according to the annual “Gold 100” list of Trade Show Executive magazine. The magazine noted that shows on the list “have set the Gold Standard for the exposition industry.” ICUEE […]
April 22, 2010
Bauma
Atlas Copco introduces three heavy-hydraulic breakers
At Bauma 2010, Atlas Copco introduced three new heavy-hydraulic breaker models with PowerAdapt and optimized power-to-weight ratio. The HB 2000 — with its service weight of 2000 kg — offers 10-percent more power than its predecessor, the HB 200. The new HB 3100 and HB 4700 with a service weight of 3100 and 4700 kg, respectively, deliver 5 percent and […]
April 22, 2010
Atlas Copco introduced three new breaker models -- HB-2000, HB-3100 and HB-4700 -- at Bauma 2010 in Munich, Germany
Technology
Huss introduces onsite Certified Installer Training Program
Palm Desert, Calif.-based Huss, a developer of exhaust aftertreatment solutions, has introduced a new onsite Certified Installer Training Program. This two day course, at the Palm Desert location, provides technicians the essential knowledge they must have in order to install and service the CARB and EPA verified MK System. Both theoretical and practical learning is […]
April 22, 2010
Bauma
JCB shows latest backhoe loaders, claims 16-percent savings with fuel
At Bauma 2010 in Munich, Germany, JCB showcased its latest 3CX and 4CX backhoe loaders. The company claims that the equipment can save a potential 16 percent in fuel consumption, according to the April 19 edition of the Bauma 2010 Daily News e-newsletter. (No press releases on this were available on the JCB Website.) The […]
April 21, 2010
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