Equipment World Staff (EQW)HomeFirst Word – October 2009: Sharpening ironWe all understand the importance of a sharp blade in the jobs we perform every day. There’s a remarkable difference in performance and efficiency when a freshly sharpened blade is slicing through grass, carving out a ditch or scraping a gravel road, versus an old, tired, dull blade. Just like the iron tools that need […]January 14, 2010BusinessFirst Word – November 2009In February, I wrote about the kickoff for Equipment World’s Contractor’s Dream Package – a spectacular assortment of prizes worth nearly $100,000 – that goes to a single winner. That prize package was awarded October 29 to Cathy Lothes, president of R & L Excavating in Newark, Ohio. Lothes was thrilled with the package and […]January 14, 2010RoadbuildingAEM’s “Construction Challenge” announces new industry support – Volvo Construction Equipment named exclusive presenting sponsorThe Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and Volvo Construction Equipment have signed an agreement which makes Volvo the presenting sponsor for AEM’s annual Construction Challenge teen competition. The challenge is a creative problem-solving program that educates young people about the value of construction industry careers, as well as industry contributions to improved quality of life. […]January 14, 2010HomePollJanuary 13, 2010RoadbuildingAIRSTAR SIROCCO 2: A NEW GENERATIONAirstar is launching the first in a series of energy saving lights…Sirocco 2 4X150 HI. This new generation of technology has allowed Airstar to create a metal halide unit that is portable, lightweight, and powerful.  The lamps are more durable, efficient, and have 12,000 hours life, allowing the same illumination as the Sirocco 2000W halogen […]January 13, 2010RoadbuildingConexpo-Con/AGG 2011Conference — Las Vegas, NVJanuary 13, 2010RoadbuildingAmerican Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA)47th Annual Meeting — Bonita Springs, FLJanuary 13, 2010Roadbuildingbauma (BAUMA)China 2010 — Shanghai, ChinaJanuary 13, 2010RoadbuildingAmerican Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)Hot Topic Symposium — San Antonio, TXJanuary 13, 2010RoadbuildingAsphalt Emulsion Manufacturers Association (AEMA)Emulsion Technology Workshop — Niagara Falls, ON, CanadaJanuary 13, 2010Previous PagePage 369 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
