Joy Powell (EQW)RoadbuildingNCAT conference discussing asphalt pavement design, construction, technologies and maintenanceIn Alabama, the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) at Auburn University is hosting a major conference where experts share their knowledge of research on asphalt technology. Held every three years, the Test Track conference is a forum to present research findings from the previous cycle of accelerated pavement testing. During the two-and-a-half day program […]March 27, 2018DealersEquipment Roundup: Volvo unveils VNX Series trucks, 3 wheeled excavators, new rollers; ASV intros new skid steers; Hamm brings hybrid drive compaction to N. AmericaHamm brings hybrid drive asphalt compaction to N. America with new HD+ 90i PH tandem roller Hamm’s new PH hybrid powertrain system for tandem asphalt compactors debuted earlier this month in Houston at World of Asphalt 2018, billed as a new concept that will save owners fuel, costs and maintenance. Hamm introduced the hybrid powertrain […]March 26, 2018DealersBusiness Roundup: More Cat layoffs; Equipment makers tell Trump ‘just say no’ to tariffs; CNH Industrial CEO to step down; AEM elects directors; Minnich honors top dealersMinnich Manufacturing honors top dealers of 2017 Minnich Manufacturing, a leading manufacturer of concrete dowel pin drills, concrete vibrators and vibrator monitoring systems, has announced its top dealers of 2017 according to sales performance. The announcement were made in conjunction with Minnich celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2018, The company is based in Mansfield, Ohio.  To read […]March 26, 2018DealersFoley Equipment of Kan. appoints Kerner CFOFoley Equipment, headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, has named Charlotte Kerner as its new chief financial officer. Kerner will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the company, including financial planning and analysis, accounting and financial reporting, as well as managing tax and internal audit functions. “Charlotte brings tremendous skill to Foley as a respected […]March 26, 2018RoadbuildingOffering new way to relieve congestion on I-95, Conn. governor warns of consequences for failing to actAmid a debate over funding needed for highway projects, Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and Department of Transportation (CTDOT) Commissioner James P. Redeker have outlined the consequences of failing to act on much-needed improvements for congested Interstate 95. To that end, they’ve now released the findings of a study on the impact of widening and improving […]March 26, 2018DealersMidwest’s New Iron Expo will showcase 100-plus brands and info on training, jobs, machineryThe  New Iron Expo will be held in Hinkley, Minnesota on April 3, 4 and 5 with more than 100 vendor brands, training opportunities and dynamic hands-on experiences. It will be held on the 400-acre property of  International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49. Local 49 Business Manager Glen Johnson says the goals of the event range […]March 23, 2018DealersMinnich Manufacturing honors top dealers of 2017Minnich Manufacturing, a leading manufacturer of concrete dowel pin drills, concrete vibrators and vibrator monitoring systems, has announced its top dealers of 2017 according to sales performance. The announcement were made in conjunction with Minnich celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2018, The company is based in Mansfield, Ohio. Leading Minnich dealers for 2017: Top Overall Dealer and […]March 23, 2018Construction EquipmentVolvo intros CR30B, CR35B combination rollers to small compaction lineVolvo Construction Equipment has expanded its small compaction line with the CR30B and CR35B combination rollers, which were introduced at World of Asphalt 2018. Built on the proven platform of preceding models, these versatile, next-generation machines can be used in a variety of applications including driveways, small paths, patchworks or road shoulders, according to  Product […]March 22, 2018DealersKelly Tractor Co. to add Metso aggregates equipment to South Fla. offeringsKelly Tractor Company is now the exclusive distributor of Metso’s mobile and stationary crushing and screening products in South Florida. Kelly Tractor will rent and sell Metso equipment, and provide spares, wears and services to existing Metso customers. “Kelly Tractor Company is a well-respected and longstanding distributor in the Florida market. They have been providing […]March 22, 2018RoadbuildingNTSB confirms workers were adjusting tension rods when Miami bridge collapsedThe National Transportation Safety Board, continuing its probe into the deadly pedestrian bridge collapse in Miami, says its investigative team has confirmed that workers were adjusting tension on the two tensioning rods located in the diagonal member at the north end of the span when the bridge collapsed. That confirmation is key in the inquiry […]March 22, 2018Previous PagePage 41 of 61Next PageTop StoriesCompact equipmentNew Polaris Ranger 500: Work-Ready UTV Priced at $10K, Can Tow 1,500 Lbs.The all-new model comes with a dump box, factory-installed winch, 1,000-pound payload. Plus, the entire 2026 Ranger line gets upgraded.Construction EquipmentExtreme Machine: Prinoth’s Massive Panther XL Crawlers Traverse AntarcticaCompact ExcavatorsA Closer Look: Yanmar’s ViO35-7 Mini Excavator Packs Power, Zero Tail SwingAttachmentsRodradar Intros Ground Penetrating Radar Buckets for Large ExcavatorsPickupsToyota Reveals 2026 Tundra with Engine Choices, New Standard Features
