Staff Report (EQW)RoadbuildingMobility kit converts alarm into free-standing protection unitThe Sono Blaster R Intrusion alarm from Transpo Industries mounts on typical work zone barricades, cones, drums, delineators, A-frames and other barriers. The impact-activated safety device helps prevent crashes in work zones by warning work crews and errant drivers simultaneously. The SonoBlaster Mobility Kit, an add-on accessory for the SonoBlaster that converts it into a […]September 12, 2012RoadbuildingSokkia redefines ‘robotics’ with SX total station seriesOLATHE, Kan. – Sokkia Corporation announces a redefinition of ‘robotics’ with its SX series of total stations, a compact, lightweight system containing the most modern technology available in the marketplace today. The SX’s high-accuracy robotic technology includes an advanced angle measurement system, RED-tech technology, reflectorless EDM, Bluetooth® Class 1 long-range data communication, and an extremely […]September 11, 2012RoadbuildingIllinois Tollway, Illinois DOT holding town hall meeting for Tri-State Tollway (I-294)/I-57 interchange projectChicago Southland community members are invited to stop by a town hall meeting on Thursday, September 13, in Midlothian and learn more about construction underway on the Tri-State Tollway (I-294)/I-57 Interchange Project. ,Chicago Southland community members are invited to stop by a town hall meeting on Thursday, September 13, in Midlothian and learn more about construction underway on the Tri-State Tollway (I-294)/I-57 Interchange Project. ,Chicago Southland community members are invited to stop by a town hall meeting on Thursday, September 13, in Midlothian and learn more about construction underway on the Tri-State Tollway (I-294)/I-57 Interchange Project. ,Chicago Southland community members are invited to stop by a town hall meeting on Thursday, September 13, in Midlothian and learn more about construction underway on the Tri-State Tollway (I-294)/I-57 Interchange Project. ,Chicago Southland community members are invited to stop by a town hall meeting on Thursday, September 13, in Midlothian and learn more about construction underway on the Tri-State Tollway (I-294)/I-57 Interchange Project. ,Chicago Southland community members are invited to stop by a town hall meeting on Thursday, September 13, in Midlothian and learn more about construction underway on the Tri-State Tollway (I-294)/I-57 Interchange Project. ,Chicago Southland community members are invited to stop by a town hall meeting on Thursday, September 13, in Midlothian and learn more about construction underway on the Tri-State Tollway (I-294)/I-57 Interchange Project. ,Chicago Southland community members are invited to stop by a town hall meeting on Thursday, September 13, in Midlothian and learn more about construction underway on the Tri-State Tollway (I-294)/I-57 Interchange Project.September 10, 2012RoadbuildingVolvo Rents launches Used Equipment section on websiteVolvo Rents has launched a section on the company’s website dedicated to used equipment sales. This section is intended to make used equipment more visible to customers. Equipment featured in the designated section includes excavators, generators, aerial platforms, backhoes and skid steer loaders. All of the equipment on the website is located the United States, […]September 10, 2012RoadbuildingKnaack donates two jobsite storage boxes Salina Rescue MissionKnaack LLC is helping to support the good works of the Salina Rescue Mission in Salina, Kan., which was recently profiled on country music star Trace Adkins’ new show that seeks out and lends a hand to the regular, small-town men and women he calls Great American Heroes.,Knaack LLC is helping to support the good works of the Salina Rescue Mission in Salina, Kan., which was recently profiled on country music star Trace Adkins’ new show that seeks out and lends a hand to the regular, small-town men and women he calls Great American Heroes.,Knaack LLC is helping to support the good works of the Salina Rescue Mission in Salina, Kan., which was recently profiled on country music star Trace Adkins’ new show that seeks out and lends a hand to the regular, small-town men and women he calls Great American Heroes.,Knaack LLC is helping to support the good works of the Salina Rescue Mission in Salina, Kan., which was recently profiled on country music star Trace Adkins’ new show that seeks out and lends a hand to the regular, small-town men and women he calls Great American Heroes.,Knaack LLC is helping to support the good works of the Salina Rescue Mission in Salina, Kan., which was recently profiled on country music star Trace Adkins’ new show that seeks out and lends a hand to the regular, small-town men and women he calls Great American Heroes.,Knaack LLC is helping to support the good works of the Salina Rescue Mission in Salina, Kan., which was recently profiled on country music star Trace Adkins’ new show that seeks out and lends a hand to the regular, small-town men and women he calls Great American Heroes.August 30, 2012RoadbuildingNew John Deere E-Series Features North America’s Largest ADTMOLINE, Ill.— After a successful introduction at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011, the new John Deere 460E ADT joins the 370E and 410E as part of the cutting-edge E-Series. The 460E, the highlight of the three models, is Deere’s largest, most operator friendly truck ever built. The 46-ton model is now John Deere’s largest articulated dump truck ever […]August 30, 2012RoadbuildingSummit Releases New Interactive Online DOT Drug Testing Series for Supervisors and EmployeesGrand Rapids, MI – To ensure higher safety on the road, Summit Training Source has released two new interactive, multimedia online courses, DOT Drug Testing: Supervisor Training and DOT Drug Testing: Employee Awareness, to help companies understand the importance of drug and alcohol free employees, as well as the rights and requirements for testing for […]August 30, 2012RoadbuildingWork on I-80, Brownson to Sidney in Nebrask, begins Sept. 4Weather permitting, construction work is scheduled to begin the week of Sept. 4 on I-80 between Reference Post 46 at Brownson and Reference Post 61 at Sidney, according to the Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR).,Weather permitting, construction work is scheduled to begin the week of Sept. 4 on I-80 between Reference Post 46 at Brownson and Reference Post 61 at Sidney, according to the Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR).,Weather permitting, construction work is scheduled to begin the week of Sept. 4 on I-80 between Reference Post 46 at Brownson and Reference Post 61 at Sidney, according to the Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR).,Weather permitting, construction work is scheduled to begin the week of Sept. 4 on I-80 between Reference Post 46 at Brownson and Reference Post 61 at Sidney, according to the Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR).,Weather permitting, construction work is scheduled to begin the week of Sept. 4 on I-80 between Reference Post 46 at Brownson and Reference Post 61 at Sidney, according to the Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR).August 30, 2012RoadbuildingFederal Signal’s Environmental Solutions Group Announces EcoInfused™ Technology InitiativeELGIN, Ill. – Federal Signal Corporation’s Environmental Solutions Group today announced an initiative to develop and deploy environmentally sustainable products that have the potential to increase energy efficiency and enhance air and water quality in communities around the world. Under its EcoInfused™ Technology initiative, the Environmental Solutions Group will develop green, energy-efficient and low-emissions technology […]August 27, 2012RoadbuildingVolvo Rents expands in Central PennsylvaniaVolvo Rents has acquired Sheffer Rents of Central Pennsylvania, a single location construction equipment rental company based in York. Previously co-owned by Volvo Rents franchisees Clint Sheffer and Susan Renoll, the center is located at 730 Neu Road in York and serves all of Central Pennsylvania. Sheffer Rents of Central Pennsylvania serves Berks, Chester, Cumberland, […]August 24, 2012Previous PagePage 12 of 32Next PageTop StoriesManufacturer NewsKomatsu to Acquire Astec’s Roadtec, Carlson Road Construction BusinessThe acquisition includes highway and commercial pavers, screeds, Shuttle Buggy material transfer vehicles and cold planers.Compact Utility Loaders“Good-Bye, Manual Labor!” — Mini Skid Steer Buyer’s Guide 2026Manufacturer NewsKOBELCO to Acquire CNH’s Case, New Holland Construction Equipment BusinessTractorsMore Power, More Versatility: Case IH Adds 3 Farmall Compact A TractorsCompact Utility LoadersCase Launches its Largest Stand-on Mini Track Loader: the TL170
