Equipment World Staff (EQW)BusinessARTBA Foundation launches ‘Hall of Fame’ for transportation innovatorsMove over Babe Ruth, Joe Namath and Michael Jordan, there’s a new “Hall of Fame” coming to America that will honor the visionaries and game-changers of the transportation design and construction industry. The American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) is creating a “Hall of Fame” at The ARTBA Building in Washington, […]March 4, 2010BusinessU.S. construction machinery exports: 2009 declines top 38 percent, but business improved as year progressedU.S. construction equipment exports dropped more than 38 percent in 2009 compared to the previous year for a total $12.8 billion worth of machinery shipped to other nations, with declines of between nearly 30 to 50 percent for major world regions, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). South and Central America as well […]March 4, 2010SafetyEPA’s 2011 $10 million budget proposal focuses on greenhoues gases, water quality and chemicalsThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed $10 billion budget for 2011 would increase spending for high-priority goals such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving water quality, ensuring the safety of chemicals and cleaning up communities, Administrator Lisa Jackson told a Senate committee Feb. 23, according to Washington Watch report from the National Stone, Sand & […]March 4, 2010HomeHighway, transit shutdown ends with enactment of one-month extensionThe Senate approved a bill Tuesday night to extend legal authority for the Highway Trust Fund for 30 days, sending the legislation to President Barack Obama, who has now signed the measure, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) reported. The president’s signature on HR 4691 will end a shutdown of the […]March 4, 2010RoadbuildingVolvo PF6160 and PF6170 asphalt paversThe Volvo PF6160 and PF6170 wheel-mounted pavers are part of the PF6000-Series highway-class asphalt paver line that marries the legacy of Blaw-Knox with the latest technology. A patented level-load suspension design uses the two-drive wheels and the center of the bogie hydraulic system to provide consistent and even ground contact for stability. Both come standard […]March 3, 2010RoadbuildingVolvo PF6160 and PF6170 wheel-mounted pavers are built for maximum productivity and uptimeVolvo integrates steadfast design of Blaw-Knox with the latest technology for its PF6000-Series of asphalt pavers. The Volvo PF6160 and PF6170 wheel-mounted pavers are part of the PF6000-Series highway-class asphalt paver line that utilizes global technology to provide solutions that increase paving performance and provides maximum uptime for the machine. Both the PF6160 and PF6170 […]March 3, 2010RoadbuildingVOLVO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & SERVICES OF CENTRAL CALIFORNIA NOW CARRIES INGERSOLL RAND-BRANDED AIR COMPRESSORSSTATESVILLE, N.C. — Doosan Infracore Portable Power has named the Fresno and Bakersfield, Calif., branches of Volvo Construction Equipment & Services as its newest dealer of Ingersoll Rand-branded air compressors and portable power equipment in California. Volvo Construction Equipment & Services (VCES) is a dealer of heavy construction equipment, such as earthmoving equipment, pipelayers and […]March 3, 2010RoadbuildingBID2WIN Software Announces the Latest Release of BID2WIN Estimating & BiddingPORTSMOUTH, NH, February 26, 2010 – BID2WIN Software Inc. is pleased to announce the release of the latest version of its estimating and bidding solution—BID2WIN 2009 Service Pack 1. Available to all BID2WIN clients with an active software maintenance and technical support agreement, BID2WIN 2009 (SP1) contains several exciting new enhancements, features and reports—all developed […]March 3, 2010RoadbuildingKomatsu Group Pledges $100K to Haitian Relief Efforts Company will match all employee donations to the American Red CrossRolling Meadows, IL, January 20, 2010 – Komatsu America Corp., as a subsidiary of Komatsu Ltd., and on behalf of Komatsu Group, will donate $100K to the American Red Cross, a leading group assisting Haiti’s citizens in the wake of the earthquake devastation there. Komatsu America Corp. will also match dollar-for-dollar all contributions made by […]March 3, 2010RoadbuildingWomen in Concrete Alliance Launched at World of Concrete(LAS VEGAS—March 1, 2010) — A new networking organization for women in the concrete industry was announced at World of Concrete in February. The Women in Concrete Alliance (WICA) debuted at the annual Women in Concrete breakfast and forum. The objective of the WICA is to supply information, opportunities, and mentoring to women working in […]March 2, 2010Previous PagePage 355 of 591Next PageTop StoriesCompact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Deere Redesigns 17 & 26 P-Tier Mini ExcavatorsThe 1.7- and 2.7-ton excavators boast faster cycle times, improved digging power and expanded attachment compatibility.Compact Utility LoadersA Sherpa – on Tracks! Z40T, Z50T Stand-on Mini Track Loaders UnveiledExcavatorsLiebherr Revamps Gen 8 Excavators for Greater Fuel Efficiency, PerformanceOff-Road Trucks60 Years After “Gravel Charlie” – Articulated Dump Truck Buyer’s Guide 2026Featured SponsorNew Holland Bets on Simple Machine Control
