Equipment World Staff (EQW)RoadbuildingDOOSAN INFRACORE PORTABLE POWER NAMES ENERGY SYSTEMS NEW DEALER FOR MOBILE GENERATORSSTATESVILLE, N.C. — Doosan Infracore Portable Power has named Energy Systems of Stockton, Calif., an authorized dealer of its Ingersoll Rand-branded line of mobile generators for north-central California. Energy Systems is a full-service turnkey company providing sales, service and rental of power generation systems. Energy Systems offers systems for various applications, ranging from 10 kilowatts […]February 25, 2010RoadbuildingT-78 Polymer Crack SealerNew Rochelle, NY- Transpo Industries, Inc. announces two new products: the T-28 Color-Safe Surface(tm) and T-78 Polymer Crack Sealer. T-28 is an acrylic-based resin system used for pavement area markings and anti-skid surfacing. It is typically used for demarcation of bicycle/pedestrian paths, bus stops/lanes and other specially designated areas. T-28 Color-Safe Surface(tm) enhances skid-resistance and […]February 25, 2010RoadbuildingFamily of erosion control products unveiled at EC10Carthage, Missouri (February 17, 2010) – Diversified manufacturer Leggett & Platt (NYSE: LEG) unveiled its new Landmark Earth Solutions product line today in Dallas, Texas, at Environmental Connection 2010, the International Erosion Control Association’s annual conference and exposition. Landmark Earth Solutions is a new line of civil engineering products combining the latest scientific and technological […]February 25, 2010RoadbuildingAsphalt Drum Mixers’ Weigh Conveyors Ensure Precise Asphalt MixHUNTERTOWN, Ind. — Asphalt Drum Mixers, Inc., offers portable and stationary weigh conveyors, which are compatible with both its own and similar competitive models of asphalt plants. Weigh conveyors transfer material from cold feed bins into the drum and are designed to give an accurate weight measurement of the aggregate, allowing operators to achieve an […]February 25, 2010HomeOberstar paints ‘doomsday’ scenario without second stimulusSen. Jim Oberstar (D-Minn.) has told Congress that it must pass a second stimulus bill to fend off another round of economic crisis, Minnesota Public Radio reports. Oberstar, who is chairman House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, says the first stimulus package created 8,500 construction jobs related to transportation projects in Minnesota in its first year, […]February 25, 2010HomeHouse Passes Pay-As-You-Go (PayGo) legislationThe House of Representatives voted on Feb. 4 to restore a “common sense” spending law that helped eliminate budget deficits in the 1990s. The Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (H.J. Res. 45) requires both the House of Representatives and the Senate to pay for new spending with either a new source of revenue or a corresponding […]February 25, 2010BusinessGranite Construction Q4 2009 results: Revenue down 27%, net income down 40% but balance sheet strongWatsonville, Calif. -based Granite Construction Inc. on Feb. 24 reported it’s fourth-quarter 2009 quarterly and full-year earnings, showing that the major construction company hasn’t escaped the recession unscathed but it’s still doing well despite the current tough economy. (Click here for the full press release on Granite Construction.) “We delivered the goods on our projects in 2009 […]February 25, 2010RoadbuildingNew Version of Industry Leading Swept-path Software, AutoTURN, LaunchedTransoft Solutions, developers of industry leading software for the engineering and architectural communities world wide, announces the launch of AutoTURN 7.0. The newest version of Transoft Solutions’ CAD based swept-path software has added features and enhanced functionality that will be demonstrated in a series webcasts on February 25, March 3, and March 10, 2010. “We’re […]February 25, 2010RoadbuildingTrimble Construction Manager Offers Enhanced Mapping ToolsSUNNYVALE, Calif., Dec 8, 2009 — Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) today announced the release of Trimble® Construction Manager version 2.5, a remote construction asset management solution. The new version offers polygon site management and enhanced support for Computer Aided Design (CAD) map overlays with imagery provided by Google Maps. Using Global Positioning System (GPS) technology, wireless […]February 25, 2010RoadbuildingAsphalt Zipper® Announces Their New 6-Foot Wide Machine• Designed for front-end loaders • Quickly mounts on bucket of most loaders • Pulverizes asphalt up to 12” thick 72” wide • Powered by 203 hp Cummins turbo diesel • Impressive 695 ft. lb. of torque • Transports on trailer behind a pickup truck • Can pulverize over 5500 sq. ft. per hour The […]February 25, 2010Previous PagePage 358 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! 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