Staff Report (EQW)RoadbuildingFlexible films for safety apparel & other specialty filmsOmni-Brite is a flexible microprismatic material designed for use on safety vests and other garments. It offers high levels of reflectivity no matter which way people turn, twist or bend — even in all wet weather conditions. Omni-Brite is machine washable and has been certified to meet or exceed many industry standards. Omni-Brite S-9000C is […]August 3, 2012RoadbuildingAmerican Concrete Institute Fall 2012 Convention set for October in TorontoConcrete professionals will have the opportunity to influence codes and standards, learn about modern industry trends, and network during the ACI Fall 2012 Convention, Oct. 21-25 in Toronto, ON, Canada. ,Concrete professionals will have the opportunity to influence codes and standards, learn about modern industry trends, and network during the ACI Fall 2012 Convention, Oct. 21-25 in Toronto, ON, Canada. ,Concrete professionals will have the opportunity to influence codes and standards, learn about modern industry trends, and network during the ACI Fall 2012 Convention, Oct. 21-25 in Toronto, ON, Canada. ,Concrete professionals will have the opportunity to influence codes and standards, learn about modern industry trends, and network during the ACI Fall 2012 Convention, Oct. 21-25 in Toronto, ON, Canada. ,Concrete professionals will have the opportunity to influence codes and standards, learn about modern industry trends, and network during the ACI Fall 2012 Convention, Oct. 21-25 in Toronto, ON, Canada.August 2, 2012RoadbuildingNHTSA: Current warning systems designed to detect children left in vehicles not reliableThe U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) on July 30 released the results of a new study on aftermarket consumer products intended to prevent a child from being unintentionally left behind in a hot vehicle. The study found that currently available products are limited […]August 2, 2012RoadbuildingLocal Solar Company Doing Big Things in Michigan and BeyondAlbion, Michigan — Most people are aware that solar power is out there and available, and the sun is still around, so why aren’t more people investing in it? There are a number of problems that stop most of the population dead in their tracks when heading for a solar energy route, the first being […]August 2, 2012RoadbuildingSnowEx Develops New SuperMaxx Series SpreadersMADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. – SnowEx has introduced its highest-capacity line of spreaders, the SuperMaxx series. Intended for large contractors and municipalities, the spreaders are loaded with many new features for enhanced performance and easy pre-wetting integration. The SuperMaxx series includes the 9300X, 9500X and 9800X, available with 3.3-, 4.3- and 6.0-cubic-yard capacities, respectively. The spreaders […]August 1, 2012RoadbuildingACI names winners of ACI Award for University Student Activities programThe American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the winners of the ACI Award for University Student Activities program, designed to recognize universities whose students and faculty are active in ACI and other concrete-related activities. Throughout 2011, students and faculty from universities participated in ACI-related activities to earn points towards achieving Excellent/Outstanding University status. Some eligible activities […]July 31, 2012RoadbuildingSUPERBUMPERSMohr MFG. of Burnsville, Minnesota has just introduced a complete line of patented, energy absorbing, receiver mounted ball mounts called “SUPERBUMPERS”. These new impact attenuators not only pull and cushion your trailer towing, they protect your family, your vehicle and insurance the other 99% of the time when you’re not towing from the two most […]July 30, 2012RoadbuildingNEW STORM WATER TRAP ANNOUNCED. EnviroHood™ Unit from ADS Contains Floating Debris and OilHILLIARD, Ohio – Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (ADS) has announced a new product that increases the effectiveness of a storm water drainage catch basin or manhole by trapping debris, oil, sediment and other contaminants. Called the Nyloplast® EnviroHood Structure, it can be readily attached to the inside of a manhole or catch basin. “The need […]July 27, 2012RoadbuildingTrimble Expands its Positions Software to Streamline Esri Workflows for Mapping and GIS ApplicationsSUNNYVALE, Calif.,—Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) introduced today the Trimble® Positions™ Mobile extension – a new streamlined choice for integrating Trimble’s GNSS professional field solutions and data verification into the Esri ArcGIS for Windows Mobile environment. The Trimble Positions software was first introduced as a development kit to Trimble’s GIS developer community in late 2011. Today, the software […]July 24, 2012RoadbuildingMaxwell Systems Releases StreetSmarts 8.0 Construction Management SoftwareKING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. –Maxwell Systems, Inc., a leading provider of complete construction business management software solutions, today announced the release of Maxwell Systems™ StreetSmarts® 8.0, a comprehensive job cost accounting and project management software solution that helps heavy and highway construction businesses to better manage construction, equipment, materials, financials, and more. With the 8.0 […]July 24, 2012Previous PagePage 15 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
