Chris Hill (EQW)DealersWalter Sellick, founder of Sellick Equipment Ltd. passes away at 98Walter Sellick, founder of Sellick Equipment Limited in Harrow, Ontario, Canada, has passed away at the age of 98. Sellick and his sons, Howard and David, formed the business in 1969 when they converted a Ford 4500 industrial tractor into a 6,000-pound forklift for outdoor use. The company continued with tractor conversions through the early […]January 20, 2017RoadbuildingFHWA issues final rules on performance measures for road and bridge conditionsThe Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has released two final rules that define “new performance measures to improve the condition of the nation’s roads and bridges and assess travel reliability, congestion and emissions at a national level.” FHWA says the rules ask states to: Account for air quality improvement by establishing performance targets Create greater transparency and […]January 20, 2017RoadbuildingTenn. Governor unveils IMPROVE Act for transportation project updatesTennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has released a legislative proposal aimed at improving the state’s transportation network to bolster future job growth, while cutting taxes on food and manufacturing. The proposal is dubbed the IMPROVE Act, also known as “Improving Manufacturing, Public Roads and Opportunities for a Vibrant Economy.” “Under the conservative fiscal leadership of the […]January 20, 2017RoadbuildingARTBA seeks nominations for “Helping Hand” Award programThe American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) is seeking nominations for its third annual “Helping Hand” Award program run by its Transportation Development Foundation. The awards program recognizes “organizations within the transportation industry that have exceptional strategic philanthropic programs that strengthen, build, improve the quality of life and make a positive difference in their […]January 20, 2017Construction EquipmentDoosan Portable Power adds LED option on four light tower modelsDoosan Portable Power is now offering light-emitting diode (LED) as a factory-installed option on its LSC, LS, L6 and L8 light tower models. The LED fixtures, which were launched at the 2017 World of Concrete, can also be added as aftermarket retrofit kit. These fixtures are rated to perform at 50,000 hours, and the company […]January 19, 2017DealersBronto Skylift adds TGM Wind Services as distributor in 10 statesTruck-mounted aerial work platform (AWP) manufacturer Bronto Skylift has added TGM Wind Services to its distributor network, providing the company’s products in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Michigan. Bronto Skylift and TGM have partnered since 2009 on AWP rental services. TGM specializes in the rental of AWPs to the […]January 19, 2017RoadbuildingFayat to buy Atlas Copco road construction equipment division DynapacFayat has agreed to purchase the road construction equipment division, known under the Dynapac brand, of Atlas Copco, just one week after the latter announced it was divesting the group that makes rollers, pavers and planers. The sale is expected to be completed by the second quarter of this year. “We are very happy and […]January 19, 2017Roadbuilding9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision allows South Mountain Freeway work to continueThe 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected the Gila River Indian Community’s motion for an injunction pending appeal to stop the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway. Work can now proceed on the South Mountain Freeway “while an appeal by freeway opponents is pending before the 9th Circuit in San Francisco,” says the Arizona […]January 19, 2017RoadbuildingEnnis-Flint purchases American Traffic ProductsPavement marking material manufacturer Ennis-Flint, based in Thomasville, North Carolina, has purchased paint and thermoplastic producer American Traffic Products (ATP). “We are excited to continue our growth at Ennis-Flint with this acquisition,” says Matt Soule, Ennis-Flint president. “Most importantly, we’re excited that the entire ATP sales and operations team will join our organization. Members of […]January 19, 2017RoadbuildingPenn., Ohio, Michigan groups form Smart Belt Coalition to focus on automated vehicle techTransportation agencies from Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan have formed the Smart Belt Coalition to focus on automated and connected vehicle initiatives. “I’m excited for us to continue our efforts in fostering safe and effective development of this technology,” Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Leslie S. 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