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New OSHA welding rules If you work with stainless steel or chromium containing products you need to prove you’ve got a fume control solution. By Tom Jackson At the end of this month any shop, factory or facility that welds, grinds or cuts stainless steel or uses hardfacing alloys that contain chromium or uses welding […]
May 5, 2010
Safety
Equipment Technology
Lasers Despite competition from 3D GPS systems, 2D laser control systems are still a viable and low cost way to guide your earthmoving operations. But the smart buy today is a 2D system that you can upgrade to 3D later on. By Tom Jackson When rotating lasers were introduced to the earthmoving […]
May 5, 2010
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Careful compaction Ignoring safety procedures could be a costly mistake The accident: An operator was running a compactor over a newly created gravel shoulder on a road improvement project. In attempting to maneuver the front tires around a road sign, the operator drove the compactor too far off the shoulder and onto a 15-degree slope. […]
May 5, 2010
Technology
Technology
“Conference call” communications in high-noise situations By Marcia Gruver The typical two-way radio found on most jobsites has its limitations. First, in order to talk, you need to press a button, taking one hand off the work in front of you. Second, crew members are only able to talk one at a time. Third, using […]
May 5, 2010
Maintenance
Product Focus
Skid Steers By Amy Materson POWER BOOST Give attachments the power they need with Bobcat’s S630 skid-steer loader, which features a 15-percent increase in hydraulic power over previous models, and a 23-gpm standard auxiliary hydraulic flow. • Has a 2,180-pound rated operating capacity and operating weight of 7,707 pounds • New lighting around […]
May 5, 2010
Safety
Marketplace
By Amy Materson UPLIFTING Stellar Industries’ 6,000-pound capacity EC6000 crane is rated at 38,000 foot-pounds and offers a 21-foot hydraulic and manual boom reach. The crane has a short 11.4-foot stowed length and a 34.41-inch low profile design to fit behind the chassis cab. The crane features a piggy-back boom design to provide strength, […]
May 4, 2010
Business
Final Take
Case launches ‘Swiss Army knife’ for military You know your equipment is tough, but can you imagine dropping it from the sky? That’s just what Case Construction Equipment has done with their latest model of skid steers and compact track loaders. Designed for military use and produced under a 10-year contract with U.S. Army Tank-automotive […]
May 4, 2010
Business
Feature Article: Contractor of the year
Son carries on in the firm he and his father started together By Marcia Gruver Ryan Chavez Weston, Colorado Felix Chavez & Son Construction Year started: 1990 Annual volume: $8 million Number of employers: 80 Markets served: Earthmoving and utility work for oil field companies and highway contractors. While the usual progression in construction is […]
May 4, 2010
Business
Reporter
Step right up and place your bid Old school or new technology, the game’s the same for auctioneers these days. And, representatives of leading auction companies say, never underestimate the value of equipment ownership when it comes to the psyche of contractors. “The very first guy who puts a bid on that piece, he owns […]
May 4, 2010
Safety
AEM introduces updated Hydraulic Excavator Safety Manual
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) now has available an updated Hydraulic Excavator Safety Manual with new and expanded material that reflects current industry practices. AEM safety manuals illustrate typical worksite and equipment hazards as well as safe practices in equipment preparation, operation, maintenance and transport. They are ideal for group safety sessions on the […]
May 4, 2010
Business
Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association releases roundtable proceedings
The Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association (CSDA) has released proceedings from three roundtable discussions held during the CSDA 2010 Convention and Tech Fair. “Roundtables continue to be a fantastic format for people to share knowledge and learn from the experiences of others,” said CSDA Executive Director Pat O’Brien in a written statement from the organization. “The […]
May 3, 2010
Construction Equipment
Hyster names Dealers of Distinction
Hyster honored its top performing dealers with the company’s Dealer of Distinction awards. Winners must reach elevated goals in customer service, dealer performance, general management, truck sales, short-term rental, training, aftermarket sales and parts and service operations. Recipients of the awards include: Arnold Machinery Company, Utah Deep South Equipment Company Equipco Division Phillips Corp MH […]
May 3, 2010
Construction Equipment
Doosan names Texas dealer
Doosan Infracore Portable Power named Central Texas Equipment Company of Round Rock, Texas, as the company’s newest dealer. Central Texas Equipment offers the full line of Ingersoll Rand-branded portable air compressors, light compaction equipment and lighting systems. The dealer serves the Austin and San Antonio areas of Texas.
May 3, 2010
Bauma
Bauma 2010 wrap-up report: Record exhibitors, space; visitor quality good despite volcano interruption
The organizers of Bauma 2010 says the international tradeshow has marked a turnaround in the international construction machinery industry, ushering in the hoped-for change in sentiment. And this was despite the ban on air travel which impacted on the first few days of the fair, according to the Bauma 2010 final report from show organizer […]
May 3, 2010
Bauma
All About Bauma: A quick roundup of the facts and more
Bauma is the construction industry’s largest tradeshow. That’s not news. But there a lot of other facts and tidbits in which you might be interested. Click here for a fact sheet on Bauma. Click here for a look at the layout of Bauma, by section, and what was shown there.
April 29, 2010
Business
Holt Cat names Paul Hensley VP, CFO
Holt Cat, the Caterpillar equipment and engine dealer for South, Central, North and Northeast Texas, recently named Paul Hensley to the role of vice president, chief financial officer. Hensley has held the position of Controller with Holt Cat for nine years and has more than 23 years of accounting and finance experience in a variety […]
April 28, 2010
Bauma
Potain showcases topless crane line at Bauma
The MDT 368 from Manitowoc’s Potain brand will be featured at this year’s bauma exhibition. The crane, launched last year, is the largest Topless MDT tower crane. It adds new design features to the strong lift and ease-of-assembly familiar to users of other cranes in the MDT range. The MDT 368 is available in two […]
April 27, 2010
Bauma
Manitowoc launches six-axle all-terrain crain
Manitowoc has launched the GMK6400 at Bauma 2010, and the company is touting it as the world’s most powerful six-axle all-terrain crane. The crane has a 400-ton maximum capacity. Neil Hollingshead, Manitowoc’s global product director for all-terrain cranes and rough-terrain cranes, said the company wanted to build the strongest possible crane without compromising usability. “We’ve concentrated […]
April 27, 2010
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